Marketwire - Packaging and Processing

StonePoint Announces $2,500,000 Brokered Private Placement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:41:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - StonePoint Global Brands Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SPG), the "Company", announced its intention to undertake, subject to regulatory approval, a brokered private placement of up to 10,000,000 common shares at a price of $0.25 per share for gross proceeds of up to $2,500,000 (Cdn). An agreement has been reached with Canaccord Capital Corporation, to act as an Agent on a best efforts basis. For brokered funds received, Canaccord will be paid a commission payable in cash and Broker Warrants.

Big Sky Finishers (No. 1) Inc. Announces CCAA Order Obtained by Big Sky Farms Inc.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:00 EST

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Big Sky Finishers (No. 1) Inc. ("BSF") announces that it has been informed that on November 10, 2009, a group of related companies, including Big Sky Farms Inc. ("Big Sky"), obtained an Order from the Court of Queen's Bench for Saskatchewan under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (the "CCAA") granting Big Sky various relief under the CCAA, including imposing a stay of proceedings against creditors, appointing a Monitor, and providing an opportunity for Big Sky to prepare and file a proposal for the consideration of its creditors and other stakeholders.

How to Fuel Faster, Cheaper Meals Using European Style Spices and Condiments

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:00 EST

Expert Reveals How to Make Gourmet Meals on Blue-Collar Budgets and Work Schedules

M.J. Maillis Group: Third Quarter and Nine Months 2009 Financial Results (for the Period 01.01.2009 - 30.9.2009)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

ATHENS, GREECE--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - The M.J. Maillis Group, a global leader in secondary packaging listed on the Athens Exchange (ATHEX: MAIK), announced today its results for the three-month and nine-month period ended September 30, 2009.

Highlights:

Our Q3 2009 results confirm the continued progress we are making in the restructuring effort at the M.J. Maillis Group. We benefit from a gradual upsurge in sales, improved profit margins and lower operating expenses.

Worldwide Food Services (WFSV) to Explore High Tech Distribution

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

BORDENTOWN, NJ--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - WORLDWIDE FOOD SERVICES, INC. (Worldwide Food Services) (PINKSHEETS: WFSV), in bringing the food service distribution system into the 21st century, is investigating software programs that define potential sales segments in addition to providing inventory levels proportionate to sales volumes.

Meetings are scheduled for mid-December with innovative software companies with proven track records with implementation services. The goal is to have a 2010 operating system which expands the income stream of Worldwide Food Services.

Kayem Adds Flavor to Boston College Game Days

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:00 EST

New England's #1 Hot Dog Brand Named Official Frank and Sausage of the BC Eagles

Food Safety and Protection Company Hollison Technologies Receives Additional Funding to Further Its Commercialization Efforts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:25:00 EST

OWENSBORO, KY--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Hollison Technologies, LLC, provider of products and services to the food industry to detect contaminants in the food supply chain, today announced that it had received additional funding from a variety of sources. While financial details were not disclosed, the capital raised will be used to commercialize its offerings.

Hollison has developed patent pending technology that enables continuous sampling of food commodities with state-of-the-art detection of contaminants ranging from chemical to biological and radiological. The technology also allows food producers to follow commodities through a web-based software tracking capability. What makes Hollison's approach unique is that the sampling, detection and tracking can take place much faster than traditional approaches while also operating outside a conventional lab.

Nestl� Professional to Acquire Vitality Foodservice

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Nestle Professional today announced it has agreed to acquire Vitality Foodservice Inc., one of North America's leading beverage solution providers to the foodservice industry. The acquisition price was not disclosed. This move allows Nestle Professional, Nestle's globally managed business dedicated to the out-of-home food and beverage market, to accelerate its drive in becoming the recognized leader in branded hot and cold non-carbonated beverage solutions to the out-of-home industry in North America. The transaction excludes the Vitality European manufacturing and distribution business.

Nestl� Professional fera l'acquisition de Vitality Foodservice

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

GLENDALE, CALIFORNIE--(Marketwire - 19 nov. 2009) - Aujourd'hui, Nestl� Professional a annonc� qu'elle a convenu de proc�der � l'acquisition de Vitality Foodservice Inc., l'un des plus importants fournisseurs nord-am�ricains de l'industrie des services alimentaires en mati�re de solutions-boissons. Le prix de l'acquisition n'a pas �t� d�voil�. Cette transaction permettra � Nestl� Professional, une entit� g�r�e � l'�chelle mondiale d�di�e au march� des aliments et des boissons hors domicile, d'acc�l�rer ses efforts en vue de devenir le chef de file incontest� en mati�re de solutions-boissons non gaz�ifi�es chaudes et froides de l'industrie de la restauration hors domicile en Am�rique du Nord. Cette transaction exclut les secteurs de la fabrication et de la distribution europ�ens de Vi

Blue Gem Hires Veteran Beverage Distributor to Head Up Sales, Deploy Growth Strategy

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:24:00 EST

Bob Friedopfer Formerly Ran 800 Million Dollar Division, Joins Blue Gem Enterprise Today

Embark on a Taste Journey With Ardmore(R) Single Malt Scotch Whisky and the World's Leading Spirits Authorities

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

With Launch of Innovative "Taste Journey," Scotch Fans Can Transform Personal Tasting Notes Into 3-D Flavor Spectrum

ThermaFreeze Announces Formation of Majority-Owned Subsidiary American Diversified Medical Corporation

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

ThermaFreeze to Offer ThermaTherapeutics Product Line Through ADM's Distribution Network

Plex Systems Community Advisory Board Announces Results

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:57:00 EST

Group's Latest Step in Exceeding Customer Expectations

Black Art Beer Announces Results of World Championship of Beer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:36:00 EST

Premier German Beer Importer Wins Medals in Two Categories

MillerCoors Donates More Than One Million Dollars to Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:49:00 EST

Founding Corporate Sponsor Continues Support of Historically Black Colleges With Record Donation

Flavrz Organic Drink Mix Joins the Healthy Lunch Revolution

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST

The New Way to Drink for People on the Go; Great Taste, Little Waste! Nothing Artificial and Great Value

Worldwide Food Services (WFSV) to Complete Headquarter Office Acquisition

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

BORDENTOWN, NJ--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - WORLDWIDE FOOD SERVICES, INC. (Worldwide Food Services) (PINKSHEETS: WFSV), after 6 months of site reviews, has narrowed its search for office space for its headquarter staff to 3 locations; the Princeton area, the corridor of Rt. 3 and the N.J. Turnpike, and South Central New Jersey with proximity to Philadelphia.

The primary objective for the Worldwide Food Services headquarters is to be situated in the Northeast close to major hub airports, highways, and especially to the Company's distribution base. Final selection will be made by the end of 2009, with a move-in date sometime in the first quarter, 2010.

Smoky Market Foods, Inc., Successfully Demonstrating Its Foodservice Menu System, Announces Plan to Co-Brand Licensing Campaign

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:54:00 EST

WEBSTER CITY, IA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Smoky Market Foods, Inc. (OTCBB: SMKY) announced today that it is successfully demonstrating the unique dynamics of its foodservice menu system at its newly opened restaurant in Los Gatos, California. "Aside from customers enjoying our smoked foods, we're demonstrating the capability for our menu system to generate up to $600 per hour within the space of 100 square feet," said Edward Feintech, President & CEO of the company. "It's a specialty co-brand menu concept which can be installed into any existing foodservice or beverage business that needs additional incremental revenue without on-site cooking of raw product," Mr. Feintech continued. The combination of portion-packaged products and high-speed ovens enables the delivery of smoked meat and fish sandwiches and complete meals within two to three minutes and always with consistent quality. "At a time when foo

Flightpath Publishes White Paper on Food Marketing Digital Trends

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Leading Digital Agency Presents "Food & Beverage Online Trends, Tools and Best Practices"

FDAImports.com Reports: FDA Bans Flavored Cigarettes While U.S. Opposes Canadian Ban on Flavored Cigarettes at WTO

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:12:00 EST

U.S. Senate, WTO, FDA: in the Same Universe?

Tootie Pie Company Operating Results Improve 41% in Latest Quarter

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

October Sales up 15%

American Italian Pasta Company to Host Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

KANSAS CITY, MO--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - American Italian Pasta Company (NASDAQ: AIPC), the largest producer of dry pasta in North America, today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast, including a slide presentation, to discuss fiscal year 2009 fourth quarter and year-end financial results. The call and webcast will take place on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time).