Legislation / Politics

Bottled Water Association Says Companies Have Been 'Unfairly and Inequitably' Targeted by U.S. Mayors
Alexandria, Va., June 25, 2009 -- The International Bottled Water Association is slamming a resolution recently passed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The resolution is titled “Ensuring Fair and Equitable Use of and Compensation for Municipal Water Systems." The resolution... [view full]

FDA Implements New Rules for Bottled Water to Combat E. coli
Washington, D.C., June 10, 2009 -- Foodnavigator-usa.com has reported that bottled water manufacturers will face stricter standards following the Food and Drug Administration's decision to implement new rules to prevent contamination with E.coli bacteria. From December 1, all manufacturers must test... [view full]

Food / Beverages

How People Snack Provides Insight into How They Are Feeling
Featured Headline Gainesville, Fla., June 25, 2009 -- In a study of snacking behavior, ADSAM, a non-verbal process of measuring emotional response, showed that people’s snacking behaviors were linked to their emotional state of mind at the time they ate the snack.... [view full]

Maple Leaf Foods Supporting Safety Overhaul After Canadian Listeria Probe
Featured Headline Ottawa, Ont., Canada, June 25, 2009 -- Maple Leaf Foods, a Canadian company involved in last year’s listeria crisis that killed 22, has backed recommendations from a parliamentary committee to overhaul the country’s food safety system, according to a report... [view full]

Security / Crime

Suspect Sought in Mass. C-Store Killing
New Bedford, Mass., June 25, 2009 -- Law enforcement authorities are attempting to identify a gunman who shot to death an innocent bystander during the attempted robbery of a convenience store here on Saturday, June 20. The store's surveillance camera captured... [view full]

Upstate N.Y. Man Faces Mandatory Jail Time for Break-in
Featured Headline Poughkeepsie, N.Y., March 16, 2009 -- The Poughkeepsie Journal has reported that a 44-year-old local man who broke into a convenience store on January 25 faces a mandatory two to four years in state prison for the crime. The man entered... [view full]

Press Releases

Wrigley Honored With '2009 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles' Award
Featured Headline Chicago, June 25, 2009 -- The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company was honored with a Silver Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award from the National Business Group on Health (NBGH), a non-profit organization dedicated to finding innovative healthcare solutions. The award... [view full]

ConAgra Foods Establishes Fund for Employees Following Slim Jim Factory Disaster
Omaha, Neb., June 22, 2009 -- ConAgra Foods has confirmed that three employees were found deceased inside the company’s Slim Jim plant in Garner, N.C., where an explosion occurred on Tuesday, June 9. The company has set up a fund... [view full]

Assoc. / Trade Shows

World’s Largest Gathering of Java Pros Heads for Atlanta
Featured Headline Long Beach, Calif., April 4, 2009 -- The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), host of the world’s largest gathering of coffee professionals, announces a new name, new schedule, new format, and new pricing for its 21st annual event. The... [view full]

Chocolate World Expo 2009 Set for March 29 in West Nyack, N.Y.
West Nyack, N.Y., March 20, 2009 -- With more than 50 vendors featuring a wide assortment of gourmet chocolates and other delights, Chocolate World Expo 2009 is expected to be among the largest retail-level chocolate shows in the United States.... [view full]

Coffee / OCS

Study Shows Green Tea Compounds Beneficial Against Prostate Cancer
Shreveport, La., June 25, 2009 -- According to results of a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds in green tea demonstrated a... [view full]

Green Mountain Coffee Unveils 'The Perfect Peach'
Featured Headline Waterbury, Vt., June 10, 2009 -- Green Mountain Coffee has added a creative new flavor to its java offerings: The Perfect Peach. "Bursting with the flavors of a ripe, juicy peach, this new Limited Edition Seasonal coffee is surprisingly refreshing... [view full]

Petroleum

Valero Energy Agrees to Acquire Interest in European Refining Assets
Featured Headline San Antonio, Texas, May 28, 2009 -- Valero Energy Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire The Dow Chemical Company’s 45% interest in the Total Raffinaderij Nederland N.V. (TRN) for an enterprise value expected to be approximately $725 million,... [view full]

Gulf Oil's Fuel Savings Program Now Available Throughout New England
Featured Headline Newton, Mass., March 20, 2009 -- Gulf Oil L.P. has announced that it will offer consumers the ability to lower their price of gas through a powerful new retail partner program. The program, known as Override, is simple and powerful:... [view full]

Tobacco / Alcohol

Buffalo Trace Distillery Acquires E.H. Taylor Bourbon
Franklin County, Ky., June 25, 2009 -- E.H. Taylor is coming back to the distillery where it all began. Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, KY, has purchased the Old Taylor Bourbon label and barrel inventory from Beam Global Spirits... [view full]

Shiner Beer's 100-Year Anniversary Recognized at the Texas State Capitol
Austin, Texas, June 25, 2009 -- The Spoetzl Brewery, of Shiner, Texas, brewers of the legendary Shiner family of beers, was honored at the Texas State Capitol in commemoration of its Centennial Anniversary. The “little brewery in Shiner” was recognized... [view full]

Miscellaneous News

7-Eleven Launches Microsite To Make Franchise Recruitment More Convenient
Featured Headline Dallas, May 15, 2009 -- Practically anything anybody wants to know about franchising a 7-Eleven store can be found on a comprehensive, new website – www.franchise.7-Eleven.com, which has officially launched. The new website, which also can be reached by... [view full]

McLane Unveils Smart Handheld System for Independent Retailers
Temple, Texas, May 15, 2009 -- McLane, a leading supply chain services company, has announced early testing for a "smart handheld" system tailored for use by independent grocery and convenience store retailers. This in-store ordering solution, called Smart Handheld for... [view full]