Marketwire - Food

Sausalito Caledonia Street Fair & Taste of Sausalito Memorial Day Weekend Schedule of Events

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:55:00 EDT

SAUSALITO, CA--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - The City of Sausalito announced the schedule of events for its 8th annual Caledonia Street Fair, Sunday, May 25th, from 11 AM - 6 PM, Memorial Day Weekend. Billed as the "best street party of the season" the street fair features a wide range of free festivities for all ages. There is continuous live music at three different stages throughout the day, over 75 art and craft vendors, plenty of food and drink, and a children's area with live entertainment.

Cos�, Inc. to Present at Avondale Partners 2008 Consumer Conference

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:35:00 EDT

DEERFIELD, IL--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - Cos�, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI), the premium convenience restaurant company, announced today that it will present at Avondale Partners 2008 Consumer Conference at the Millennium Broadway in New York on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. James Hyatt, President and Chief Executive Officer and William Koziel, Chief Financial Officer will present at 8:00 AM ET.

A simultaneous webcast and replay will be available on the investor relations portion of Cos�'s website: www.getcosi.com

Viterra Successfully Completes Credit Financing

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:05:00 EDT

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - Viterra Inc. (TSX:VT) today announced that it successfully completed a $400 million, five-year term credit facility. The loan facility was underwritten by TD Securities, acting as sole bookrunner and co-lead arranger and GE Corporate Lending Canada and GE Capital Markets acting as co-lead arrangers. The transaction was oversubscribed and includes eleven banks in the syndicate. Upon closing, Viterra received $300 million in proceeds from the facility and approximately $232.5 million of this amount was used to fully repay the remaining outstanding amounts on its bridge facility. The remaining $100 million of the credit facility can be drawn by the Company during the next six months.

First Venture Announces Company Name Change to Functional Technologies Corp.

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - First Venture Technologies Corp. (TSX VENTURE:FEB) is pleased to announce that it will be changing its name to Functional Technologies Corp. The corporate name change reflects the company's strategic focus on developing proprietary functional foods and health care products. "Functional foods is an important and emerging growth sector within the global food and beverage industry. Both consumer and health science community awareness of the health benefits and the risk reduction of chronic disease through functional foods consumption is increasing," said Geoff Lee, President of First Venture Technologies. "The company, with its proprietary urea-degrading yeast platform, follow-on products and expertise in fermentation, is well positioned to capitalize on this growing public awareness around functional foods and to translate it into commercial success and shareholder value. As a result, we feel our new name better reflects our c

Santa Fe Holding Company, Inc. Announced Today That It Will Open the Company's 24th Restaurant in Ardmore, OK on May 19, 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT

BRENTWOOD, TN--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - Santa Fe Holding Co., Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SFHD), the parent company of Santa Fe Cattle Co., announced today that it has set the opening date of its newest restaurant. This will be the company's 24th location and will open on Monday, May 19th in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Santa Fe Holding Co. is a restaurant holding company which currently owns and operates 23 Santa Fe Cattle Co. restaurants located throughout 7 states.

Techlabs Announces Negotiation and Expansion Strategy

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:19:00 EDT

JENSEN BEACH, FL--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - Techlabs, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TCHL) reported that it is currently in negotiation to acquire and therein establish an organic, gourmet, and specialty foods line of products along with its current efforts in beverage products. The Company expects to conclude the acquisition prior to month end.

Further the Company noted that it is in the final stages of its due diligence with regards of the beverage products.

MOTT's Clamato Names Canada's Best Caesars

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Finalists Battle to be named this year's Best Caesar in Town

Rogers Sugar Income Fund Declares Distribution to Unitholders

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:34:00 EDT

MONTREAL, CANADA--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - THIS MEDIA RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Rogers Sugar Income Fund (TSX:RSI.UN) (the "Fund") announces that its Trustees have authorized a monthly distribution of $0.03833 per trust unit to be paid to Unitholders of record on May 31, 2008, payable on or before June 27, 2008. This distribution is all interest income for Unitholders.

Rogers Sugar Income Fund d�clare une distribution aux d�tenteurs de parts

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:34:00 EDT

MONTREAL, CANADA--(Marketwire - 15 mai 2008) - LE PRESENT COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE NE DOIT PAS ETRE DISTRIBUE AUX AGENCES DE DISSEMINATION DES ETATS-UNIS NI ETRE PUBLIE AUX ETATS-UNIS Rogers Sugar Income Fund (TSX:RSI.UN) (le "Fonds") annonce que les fiduciaires du Fonds ont autoris� une distribution mensuelle de 0,03833 $ par part, � �tre pay� le ou avant le 27 juin 2008 aux porteurs de parts enregistr�s le 31 mai 2008. Cette distribution est un revenu d'int�r�t pour les d�tenteurs de parts.

HQS to Present at Brean Murray Carret & Co. All-Cap All-China Conference

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:08:00 EDT

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc. (AMEX: HQS) ("HQS" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated aquatic product producer, processor and distributor of toxin free tilapia, and processor and distributor of marine-bio products with operations in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), announced today that the Company will present at the upcoming Brean Murray Carret & Co. ("BMC") All-Cap All-China Conference on May 19th and 20th, 2008 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

Learn about the World Pickles Markets

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:01:00 EDT

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Condiments - Sauces - Spices industry is available in its catalogue.

World Pickles Markets

http://www.reportlinker.com/p087308/World-Pickles-Markets.html

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Pickles in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Finished Cucumber Pickles, Finished Horseradish Pickles, Finished Sauerkraut Pickles, Finished Relishes, Other Finished Pickles, and Unfinished Pickles. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of the World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year hist

Examine the World Seafood (Frozen, Canned & Fresh) Markets

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Canned food industry is available in its catalogue.

World Seafood (Frozen, Canned & Fresh) Markets

http://www.reportlinker.com/p087309/World-Seafood-(Frozen-Canned--Fresh)-Markets.html

Key Challenges and Issues facing the World Pet Foods Markets

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pet food industry is available in its catalogue.

World Pet Foods Markets

http://www.reportlinker.com/p087307/World-Pet-Foods-Markets.html

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Pet Foods in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Cat Food, Dog Food, and Other Pet Food (includes birds, fish, and other small animals). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics.

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation: Media Event at View Royal Casino Postponed

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:30:00 EDT

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 14, 2008) - Great Canadian Gaming Corporation ("Great Canadian") (TSX:GC) announced yesterday that the Company would be presenting a cheque in the amount of $300,000.00 to the Island Corridor Foundation at Great Canadian's View Royal Casino. Due to extreme weather conditions causing airline disruptions, Great Canadian executives have been prevented from attending the event. As a result, the event will be postponed and announced at a later date. This event would have also marked the construction ground-breaking for the new $48 million redevelopment at the View Royal Casino.

Mission Foods Expands Its Zero Trans Fat Product Line

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:45:00 EDT

New Snack Products Provide Tasty Options to Satisfy America's Cravings

M&M Meat Shops Sets Fundraising Record

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:23:00 EDT

More than $2 Million for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada!

Viterra's Over-Allotment Option for Common Shares Closes

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:58:00 EDT

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - May 14, 2008) - THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES. Viterra Inc. (TSX:VT) ("Viterra") today announced it has completed the closing of the over-allotment option exercised by the underwriters, in connection with its recent common share offering. The over-allotment option was exercised in full by the underwriters on May 9, 2008 with an additional 4,290,000 common shares issued at the closing today. This brings the number of common shares issued through Viterra's recent common share offering to 32,890,000. Viterra now has 237,049,188 common shares outstanding.

HQ Sustainable Maritime Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2008

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:21:00 EDT

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - May 13, 2008) - HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc. (AMEX: HQS) ("HQS" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated aquatic product producer, processor and distributor of toxin free tilapia, and processor and distributor of marine-bio products with operations in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.

First Quarter 2008 Highlights

Media Advisory: Great Canadian Gaming Corporation to Donate $300,000 to Island Corridor Foundation

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:22:00 EDT

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 13, 2008) - Great Canadian Gaming Corporation ("Great Canadian") (TSX:GC) will present a cheque in the amount of $300,000.00 to the Island Corridor Foundation ("ICF") at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Great Canadian's View Royal Casino. "This very generous donation from Great Canadian Casinos will help ICF to realize our vision of a rail corridor that provides Island residents with an environmentally sustainable, safe, efficient and fully integrated transportation system for the island," stated Chief Judith Sayers and Mary Ashley, co-chairs of the Island Corridor Foundation.

Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Ltd.: Two New Dan Aykroyd Discovery Series Wines To Launch First in Ontario at LCBO

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:00:00 EDT

- New wines include Dan Aykroyd Discovery Series 2006 Sauvignon Blanc and Dan Aykroyd Discovery Series 2006 Cabernet Shiraz - Launch of new wines comes on the heels of the announcement that the Dan Aykroyd 2005 Signature Reserve Vidal Icewine was named 'Wine of the Year' at 2008 Ontario Wine Awards

Neptune Industries Expands Management Team

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:04:00 EDT

Daniel Hickey Named VP Finance and Planning

Vitamin C Fights Aging Skin

Tue, 13 May 2008 03:00:00 EDT

Vitamin C Is Vital for Collagen Production and Reduces Damaging Free Radicals

The Keg Royalties Income Fund Announces Strong First Quarter Results

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:11:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 12, 2008) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S. The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund")(TSX:KEG.UN) has reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Gross sales and same stores sales reported by Keg Restaurants Ltd. ("KRL"), royalty income, earnings before income taxes, and distributable cash all increased from the comparable period of the prior year. Total system sales reported by KRL for the 13 weeks ended March 30, 2008 increased by $4.6 million or 4.3% to $111.6 million for the quarter. Royalty Pool sales increased by 6.0% to $111.5 million for the quarter compared to $105.2 million for the same quarter of the previous year. The increase in gross sales reflects the net impact of the addition of net new sales to the Royalty Pool at the beginning of the year and an increase in same store sales.

Great Canadian Gaming First Quarter Produces 5% Improvement in Revenues, 6% Improvement in EBITDA

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:10:00 EDT

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 12, 2008) - Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX:GC) ("the Company") announces its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. 2008 FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS - Revenue growth of 5%, EBITDA growth of 6% - Net earnings improved by 26% or $1.1 million to $0.06 per common share - Right-sizing of operations underway at Casino Nova Scotia (Amounts presented in $millions, except for per share information) /T/ First Quarter

Brandt Beef's Porterhouse Steak "Highly Recommended" and "Test Kitchen Favorite" by Cook's Illustrated

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:10:00 EDT

In Addition to Prime Cuts, Many Chefs Tout the Superiority of Brandt's Choice Products

Core-Mark Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - May 12, 2008) - Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CORE), one of the leading broad-line distributors in North America, announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

First Quarter

Net sales were $1.35 billion for the first quarter of 2008 compared to $1.28 billion for the same period in 2007, a 5.4% increase. The increase in sales was accomplished despite a 1.4% decline in cigarette carton sales. Non-cigarette sales grew 11.0% in the first quarter of 2008 compared to the last year's first quarter.

Peak of the Market-CEO Challenges All Manitoba Businesses

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Larry McIntosh wants to see the province's business community step up to the plate for cyclone victims!

Tasty Baking Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Site in Philadelphia's Navy Yard, an Industrial Info News Alert

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - May 12, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Tasty Baking Company (NASDAQ:TSTY) (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) has broken ground on a state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Philadelphia. The company will relocate both its manufacturing operations and corporate headquarters to the Navy Yard Commerce Center.

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The Keg Royalties Income Fund Announces May 2008 Cash Distribution

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:58:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:KEG.UN) today announced that its May 2008 distribution of $0.1065 cents per unit has been declared and is payable to unitholders of record as at May 21, 2008. The May 2008 distribution will be paid on May 30, 2008. The Fund is a limited purpose, open-ended trust established under the laws of Ontario. The Fund indirectly owns certain trademarks and other related intellectual property used by Keg Restaurants Ltd. ("KRL") in its Keg Steakhouses & Bars. In exchange for the use of those trademarks, KRL pays the Fund a royalty equal to 4% of the sales of all Keg restaurants in the royalty pool.

Events by Lisa B. to Present the Orange County Party Planning Expo 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:18:00 EDT

Showcasing the Hottest Trends in Cuisine, Entertainment and Party Decor; One-Day-Only Event to Benefit Orangewood Charities!

High Fructose Corn Syrup in Milk? Not for One Million So Cal Kids

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:01:00 EDT

Local Dairy First in CA to Supply Healthier Flavored Milk to Schools

Zero's Subs (See Zeros.com), a Subsidiary of American Kiosk Corporation, Announces the Opening of a New Restaurant in Ivor, VA

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:48:00 EDT

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - American Kiosk Corporation (PINKSHEETS: AKIS) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Zero's Mr. Submarine, Inc. (www.zeros.com), and their franchisee, Shinda Bharij, opened a new Zero's Subs location in the WOCO Express Truck Stop at 35242 General Mahone Blvd., Ivor, VA on May 6, 2008.

Martin Palacios, President and CEO of Zero's Subs, states: "We're very pleased to have Shinda as a new franchisee and look forward to a great business relationship with him."

Viterra Closes $400 Million Common Share Offering and Underwriters Exercise Over-Allotment Option

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:22:00 EDT

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES. Viterra Inc. (TSX:VT) ("Viterra") today announced that the company has closed its common share offering, announced on April 21, 2008. Viterra issued 28,600,000 common shares, on a bought deal basis at a price of $14.00 per common share to a syndicate of underwriters co-led by TD Securities Inc. and Genuity Capital Markets. The syndicate of underwriters also includes National Bank Financial Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., UBS Securities Canada Inc., BMO Capital Markets, HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc., and RBC Capital Markets (the "Underwriters"). Viterra received gross proceeds of $400.4 million from the offering (net proceeds of $383.7 million after underwriting fees and estimated expenses of $650,000). Viterra now has 232,759,188 common shares issued and outstanding.

Core-Mark Announces a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Auburn Merchandise Distributors, Inc.

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CORE), one of the largest North American distributors to the convenience retail industry, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Auburn Merchandise Distributors, Inc. for approximately $28 million. The assets being purchased include primarily accounts receivable, inventory and fixed assets. This agreement does not provide for the purchase of real property or significant liabilities. Core-Mark expects to fund the transaction from excess availability under its $250 million Revolving Credit Facility and from working capital that will be generated after the close. The deal is expected to close in June and be accretive in 2008 excluding approximately $1.4 million in start up and conversion costs.