MillerCoors today released its 2010 Sustainable Development report, titled "Great Beer, Great Responsibility," which details progress across the company's corporate social responsibility commitments. The brewer succeeded in exceeding its 2015 goal for waste reduction, by eliminating 20 percent of the amount of waste sent to landfill. In total, the company reuses or recycles nearly 100 percent of all brewery waste and achieved zero waste to landfill at two of its breweries. The report is available in its entirety on www.GreatBeerGreatResponsibility.com.

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"Surpassing our 2015 waste reduction goal five years early is a phenomenal success that demonstrates the commitment and passion of MillerCoors people across all of our brewery operations," said MillerCoors Chief Responsibility and Ethics Officer, Cornell Boggs. "We recognize that sustainable development requires a sustained commitment and we're working to further improve our performance for generations to come. Great Beer, Great Responsibility defines our commitment to creating America's Best Beer Company by growing our business the right way."

MillerCoors 2010 Sustainable Development Report includes an assessment of the company's performance in 2009, specifically in regards to company goals across its five key responsibilities: Alcohol Responsibility, Environmental Sustainability, Sustainable Supply Chain, People and Communities, and Ethics and Transparency. Woven throughout the report is the company's belief that the privilege of producing great beer comes with great responsibility – to its people, partners, communities and the environment.

In 2009, MillerCoors also:

• Reduced waste to landfill by 20 percent and achieved zero waste at its Trenton, Ohio and Elkton, Va. breweries.
• Expanded the Miller Lite Free Rides program, which has provided 2.3 million riders with safe alternative transportation on key holidays, to four new markets.
• Reduced total energy consumption by 3.6 percent, lowered greenhouse gas emissions by 1.2 percent and renewed its commitment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders program, pledging to reduce corporate-wide greenhouse gas emissions eight percent by 2015.
• Recorded a world-class ratio of 3.40 barrels of water for every barrel of beer at its Ft. Worth, Texas brewery.
• Completed the largest installation of membrane bioreactor technology in the U.S. at its Elkton, Va. brewery.
• Began engineering at its Elkton, Va. brewery to reuse biogas from its anaerobic wastewater treatment system for generating electrical power, which the company currently does at two of its four anaerobic wastewater treatment systems.
• Reduced packaging materials by an estimated 11 million pounds in Coors Light and Coors Banquet secondary packaging.
• Held its first annual Water Stewardship Month, which resulted in nearly 1,700 hours of volunteer time from employees toward watershed protection and improvement activities.
• Allocated 7.4 percent of its total 2009 spend to diverse suppliers.

MillerCoors also engaged an external assuror, Corporate Citizenship, to review the report. Corporate Citizenship conducted interviews with employees and provided a commentary within the report. According to Corporate Citizenship, "MillerCoors has moved forward significantly in advancing its own sustainable development activities in the past year."

To view the report, visit www.GreatBeerGreatResponsibility.com or our Facebook page.

About MillerCoors

Built on a foundation of great beer brands and more than 288 years of brewing heritage, MillerCoors continues the commitment of its founders to brew the highest quality beers.  MillerCoors is the second largest beer company in America, capturing nearly 30 percent of U.S. beer sales.  Led by two of the best-selling beers in the industry, MillerCoors has a broad portfolio of highly complementary brands across every major industry segment.  Miller Lite is the great tasting beer that established the American light beer category in 1975, and Coors Light is the brand that introduced consumers to refreshment as cold as the Rockies.  MGD 64 completes the company's premium light beer portfolio, offering consumers fresh, crisp taste at just 64 calories.  MillerCoors brews premium beers Coors Banquet and Miller Genuine Draft; and economy brands Miller High Life and Keystone Light.  The company also imports Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, Grolsch and Molson Canadian and offers innovative products such as Miller Chill and Sparks.  MillerCoors features craft brews from the Jacob Leinenkugel Company, Blue Moon Brewing Company and the Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Company.  MillerCoors operates eight major breweries in the U.S., as well as the Leinenkugel's craft brewery in Chippewa Falls, WI and two microbreweries, the 10th Street Brewery in Milwaukee and the Blue Moon Brewing Company at Coors Field in Denver.  MillerCoors vision is to create America's best beer company by driving profitable industry growth.  MillerCoors insists on building its brands the right way through brewing quality, responsible marketing and environmental and community impact.  MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company.

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Mission Foods®, one of the nation's largest tortilla manufacturers, is kicking off the summer with the Mission Menus Challenge on June 28, 2010. Celebrity Chef Sara Moulton, host of "Sara's Secrets" on the new Cooking Channel and author of Sara Moulton's Everyday Family Dinners, will encourage consumers to submit their budget-friendly recipes to Mission at www.MissionMenusChallenge.com for a chance to compete in a cook-off in Los Angeles and win a $10,000 kitchen appliance makeover as well as a host of weekly prizes.

"We all are looking for ways to stretch our food dollars and put healthy, delicious food on the table at the same time," said Chef Sara Moulton. "The Mission Menus Challenge provides consumers with an opportunity to share their creative, budget-friendly recipes as well as offer the possibility of winning a fantastic kitchen appliance makeover. Plus there's a great opportunity to support a tremendous organization fighting hunger in America – Share Our Strength®."

Recipe entries will be accepted on the Challenge microsite − www.MissionMenusChallenge.com − and are required to feature Mission Flour Tortillas.  In Round One Judges will evaluate recipes based on the following criteria – 1) Degree to which recipe is 'budget friendly', 2) Creative use of Mission Flour Tortillas, and 3) Overall appetizing appeal of the dish.

"We want to engage people around the country to create and share their own recipes using Mission Flour Tortillas for the Mission Menus Challenge," said Norma Rojas, Senior Director of Marketing for Mission Foods. "Mission Tortillas are soft, delicious, and are also an extremely versatile food that can be used at any time of the day - breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and even dessert."

A key component of the Mission Menus Challenge is the partnership with Share Our Strength, which is tied to the company's Sustainability Initiative – "Today's Mission for a Better Tomorrow." The challenge will educate consumers about Share Our Strength, the nation's leading nonprofit dedicated to ending childhood hunger and Mission Foods' support of the organization's No Kid Hungry™ program. It will also provide opportunities for Mission employee volunteerism throughout the nation and direct consumer support.

Throughout the summer, Mission Foods and Chef Sara Moulton will visit special events in select cities throughout the nation with a full Mission-branded mobile kitchen. Consumers will have the chance to sign up for the Mission Menus Challenge on site, sample Chef Sara's creations, and learn more about Mission Foods, its products, and its partnerships. Mission will be in Atlanta July 4 at the Centennial Olympic Park's 4th of July Celebration, in Dallas July 10-12 for the Taste of Dallas, in the Los Angeles area July 24 for the Orange County Fair, in the San Francisco area July 31 for the Fremont Festival, in San Jose August 14-15 for the San Jose Jazz Festival, and in Denver September 6 for the Taste of Colorado. A full schedule, including locations, is available at www.MissionMenusChallenge.com.

On August 16th, 10 semi-finalists selected by the judges and their recipes will be posted on www.MissionMenusChallenge.com in a random order for public viewing and voting. The five semi-finalists who receive the most votes during the voting period will advance to compete in The Mission Menus Challenge Cook Off at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd on September 10^th. Each finalist will be provided with round trip air transportation and hotel accommodations for themselves and one guest. In addition, weekly sweepstakes prizes will be awarded by random drawings to lucky consumers who participate in the online voting.

Judging the cook off will be Chef Sara Moulton, and representatives from Mission Foods and Hard Rock International. The grand prize winner of the Mission Menus Challenge Cook Off will be awarded the $10,000 Kitchen Makeover.

The Mission Menus Challenge campaign will be supported with all forms of communications including television and online advertising, a television special with NBC's Al Roker, events, media outreach and the microsite www.MissionMenusChallenge.com. Visitors to the microsite will be able to create their own Mission Menus cookbook filled with recipes using all types of Mission Foods' products. Official rules and eligibility are available on www.MissionMenusChallenge.com.

About Mission Foods

Mission Foods, headquartered in Irving (Dallas area), Texas and Gruma S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexican corporation, was founded in 1949, and is one of the largest tortilla manufacturers in the United States. Gruma S.A. de C.V. is the parent company of Mission Foods (Gruma Corporation) and is a leading Mexican producer of corn masa flour and tortilla products. It has operations in Mexico, the United States, Central and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.missionmenus.com.

About Share Our Strength

Share Our Strength^®, a national nonprofit, is ending childhood hunger in America by connecting children with the nutritious food they need to lead healthy, active lives.  Through its No Kid Hungry™ campaign—a national effort to end childhood hunger in America by 2015—Share Our Strength ensures children in need are enrolled in effective federal nutrition programs, invests in community organizations fighting hunger, teaches families how to cook healthy meals on a budget, and builds public-private partnerships to end hunger, both nationally and at the state level. Working closely with the culinary industry and relying on the strength of its volunteers, Share Our Strength hosts innovative culinary fundraising events and develops pioneering cause marketing campaigns that support No Kid Hungry. Visit Strength.org to get involved in the No Kid Hungry campaign.

About Hard Rock International

With a total of 165 venues in 52 countries, including 132 cafes and 14 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya, Bali, Macau, Penang and Singapore.  Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Punta Cana, scheduled to open in 2010; Panama, scheduled to open in 2012; and Hungary, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2013.  Hard Rock International is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit www.hardrockhotels.com.  For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.

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Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Global Pasta industry

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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Pasta in Thousand Tons. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 40 companies including many key and niche players such as Archer Daniels Midland Company, American Italian Pasta Company, Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc., Barilla Holding S.p.A, Campbell Soup Company, ConAgra Foods, Inc., Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc., Fiori-Bruna Pasta Products, Inc., General Mills, Inc., New World Pasta Company, Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., Sbarro, Inc., and Strom Products Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

PASTA MCP-6320

A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT

CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1

Disclaimers I-2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-3

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMERY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

Pasta: A Snapshot II-1

Pasta: Winning all the Way Amid Recession II-1

Whole Grain Pasta: Order of the Day II-1

Australian Durum - Highly Preferred for Preparation of Pasta

Products II-2

Durum and Pasta Markets Witness Slow Growth II-2

Current and Future Analysis II-3

Per Capita Consumption of Pasta II-3

Table 1: Per Capita Consumption of Pasta (In Kilograms Per

Annum) in Select Countries for the Year 2008 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-3

Global Production of Pasta II-4

Table 2: World Pasta Production (2008): Percentage Breakdown

of Production Volume (in Tons) by Select Regions (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-4

Table 3: Production of Pasta (In Thousand Tons) in Select

Countries for the Year 2008 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-4

Export/Import Scenario II-5

Table 4: Global Imports of Pasta & Couscous (2008):

Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Select Country -

Australia, Austria Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong

Kong, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK,

USA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-5

Table 5: Global Exports of Pasta & Couscous (2008):

Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Select Country -

Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Indonesia,

Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Russia, Thailand, Turkey,

USA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-5

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-6

Introduction II-6

Historical Background II-6

Raw Materials II-7

Pasta Categories II-7

Fresh Pasta II-8

Dry or Common Pasta: II-8

Accompaniments II-9

Pasta Manufacturing Methods II-9

Pasta Types: A Snapshot II-10

Select Pasta-like Shapes II-10

Select Tubular Pasta II-11

Select Strand Noodles Types II-12

Select Ribbon Pasta Noodles Types II-13

Select Micro Pasta Types II-13

Select Stuffed Pasta Types II-14

Other Select Types II-15

Home Made Pasta - Increasing in Popularity II-15

TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer - An Overview II-15

3. PRODUCT LAUNCHES II-16

The Black Trumpet Restaurant Introduces a New Menu II-16

Domino's Pizza Launches a New Pasta Range II-16

Land O'Lakes Rolls Out Low Fat Macaroni & Cheese II-16

Conte's Pasta Unveils a Range of Pierogi and Pasta for a

Private Label II-16

Tomy Introduces a Pasta Making Machine II-16

Caesar's Pasta Unveils Two New Pasta Varieties II-16

Bertagni Launches Flat Pastas II-17

KFC Introduces Cheezy Chikaroni Pasta II-17

Namib Mills Introduces Pasta la Vita II-17

American Italian Pasta Company Introduces Pasta Lensi Pasta

Chef Dry Pasta II-17

Barilla Rolls Whole Grain Pasta II-17

American Italian Pasta Introduces Heartland Perfect Balance II-17

Barilla Releases New Range of Pasta II-17

4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-18

Lantmannen Cerealia and Rieber & Son Ink Agreement II-18

Grupo SOS Purchases Bertolli Range of Products II-18

Golden Gate Capital Acquires Stake RomanoEs Macaroni Grill II-18

General Mills to Close Pasta and Bread Facility II-18

CJSC Chumak to Establish Pasta Factory II-18

Scan Buys Minority Stake in Matfabriken i Skandinavien II-19

TMT Finance Acquires Nestle SA's Buitoni Pasta Plant II-19

US Pizza Restaurants Signs MoU with Royal Eateries II-19

Mitsui Takes over San Rallo Pasta II-19

Sadia Extends Big Foods Capacity II-19

Spoleto Takes Over Domino's Pizza II-19

Amish Naturals Takes Over Prima Pasta II-19

5. FOCUS ON SELECT KEY PLAYERS II-20

Archer Daniels Midland Company (US) II-20

American Italian Pasta Company (US) II-20

Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (US) II-20

Barilla Holding S.p.A (Italy) II-20

Campbell Soup Company (US) II-21

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (US) II-21

Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc. (US) II-21

Fiori-Bruna Pasta Products, Inc. (US) II-21

General Mills, Inc. (US) II-22

New World Pasta Company (US) II-22

Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-22

Sbarro, Inc. (US) II-22

Strom Products Ltd. (US) II-22

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-23

Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Pasta by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for

the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-23

Table 7: World Historic Review for Pasta by Geographic Region

- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and

Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

in Thousand Tons for the Years 2001 through 2006 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-24

Table 8: World 12-Year Perspective for Pasta by Geographic

Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US,

Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest

of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2009 and 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-25

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1

A.Market Analysis III-1

Outlook III-1

Pasta Market Witnesses Rise in Sales III-1

Pasta Price Rises Sky High III-1

Table 9: US Pasta Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of

Value Sales for Select Pasta Types -Canned Pasta, Dry

Pasta, Dry Pasta Dinners, Frozen and Refrigerated, Frozen

Italian Entrees, and Macaroni Products (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2

Table 10: Leading Pasta Brands in the US (2008): Percentage

Breakdown of Retail Value Sales by Select Brands - American

Beauty, Barilla, Barilla Plus, Creamette, De Cecco,

Mueller's, Ronzoni, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest, San Giorgio,

Private label, and Others (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-2

Table 11: Leading Pasta Makers in the US (2008): Percentage

Breakdown of Retail Value Sales by Select Company -

American Italian Pasta Co., Barilla G and R F Lil S.p.A.,

Dakota Growers Pasta Co., Hodgson Mill Enterprises,

Interamerican Corp., John Zidian Co., Molino E. Pastif.F.

Lil De Cecco, New World Pasta, World Finer Foods, Private

label, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

Table 12: Leading Dry Pasta Makers in the US (2008):

Percentage Breakdown of Retail Value Sales by Select

Company - American International Pasta Co., Barilla Pasta,

New World Pasta, Private Label, and Others (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

Impact of Low-Carb Diet Trend on the Dry Pasta Market III-4

Production of Pasta, Cookie and Cracker in US III-4

Import/Export Scenario III-4

Table 13: US Imports of Pasta (2008): Percentage Breakdown

of Value Imports by Select Country - Canada, China, India,

Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan

(Taipei), Thailand, and Others (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 14: US Exports of Pasta (2008): Percentage Breakdown

of Value Exports by Select Country - Australia, Bahamas,

Canada, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Saudi

Arabia, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, and Others

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5

Product Launches III-5

Strategic Corporate Developments III-6

Key Players III-7

B.Market Analytics III-10

Table 15: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for

Pasta with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years

2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 16: US Historic Review for Pasta with Annual

Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

2. CANADA III-11

A.Market Analysis III-11

Outlook III-11

Import/Export Statistics III-11

Table 17: Canadian Imports of Pasta (2008): Percentage

Breakdown of Value Imports by Select Country - China,

France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Philippines,

Taiwan, Thailand, United States, and Others (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 18: Canadian Exports of Pasta (2008): Percentage

Breakdown of Value Exports by Select Country - Bermuda,

Mexico, Philippines, United Kingdom, United States, and

Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

B.Market Analytics III-12

Table 19: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Pasta with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years

2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 20: Canadian Historic Review for Pasta with Annual

Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

3. JAPAN III-14

A.Market Analysis III-14

Outlook III-14

Product Launches III-14

Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. - A Key Player III-14

B.Market Analytics III-15

Table 21: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Pasta with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years

2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 22: Japanese Historic Review for Pasta with Annual

Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

4. EUROPE III-16

A.Market Analysis III-16

Outlook III-16

European Pasta Market to Register Growth III-16

Pasta Market Witnesses Rise in Sales III-16

Retailers' Initiatives for Sales Promotion of Pasta III-16

B.Market Analytics III-17

Table 23: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Pasta by Geographic Region- France, Germany, Italy, UK,

Spain, Russia, Turkey, and Rest of Europe Markets

Independently Analyzed with Consumption in Thousand Tons for

Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 24: European Historic Review for Pasta by Geographic

Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Turkey,

and Rest of European Markets Independently Analyzed with

Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 25: European 12-Year Perspective for Pasta by

Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Turkey, and Rest

of Europe for Years 2003, 2009 and 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

4a. FRANCE III-20

A.Market Analysis III-20

Outlook III-20

Pasta Market in France: A Glance III-20

B.Market Analytics III-20

Table 26: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Pasta with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years

2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 27: French Historic Review for Pasta with Annual

Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

4b. ITALY III-22

A.Market Analysis III-22

Outlook III-22

Pasta Market in Italy Registers Growth Amidst Economic Downturn III-22

Italian Pasta Exports Exhibit Substantial Growth III-22

Market Opportunities for Pasta III-23

Product Launches III-23

Strategic Corporate Developments III-23

Barilla Holding S.p.A - A Key Player III-24

B.Market Analytics III-25

Table 28: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Pasta by Product Category - Fresh Pasta and Dried Pasta

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in

Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

Table 29: Italian Historic Review for Pasta by Product

Category - Fresh Pasta and Dried Pasta Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years

2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 30: Italian 12-Year Perspective for Pasta by Product

Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for

Fresh Pasta and Dried Pasta Markets for the Years 2003, 2009

and 2015 III-26

4c. GERMANY III-27

Market Analysis III-27

Table 31: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Pasta with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years

2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

Table 32: German Historic Review for Pasta with Annual

Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM III-28

A.Market Analysis III-28

Outlook III-28

Britain Witnesses Surge in Pasta Sales III-28

Table 33: UK Pasta Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown of

Value Sales by Select Pasta Types - Dry Pasta Shapes, Fresh

Cut Pasta, Fresh Filled Pasta, Fresh Pasta, Lasagna,

Macaroni, Spaghetti, Tagliatelle, and Other Dry Pasta

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Market for Rice, Noodles, and Pasta on a Growth Path III-28

Strategic Corporate Developments III-29

B.Market Analytics III-29

Table 34: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for

Pasta by product Category - Fresh Pasta and Dried Pasta

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in

Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 35: UK Historic Review for Pasta by Product Category-

Fresh Pasta and Dried Pasta Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001

through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 36: UK 12-Year Perspective for Pasta by Product

Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for

Fresh Pasta and Dried Pasta Markets for Years 2003, 2009 and

2015 III-30

4e. SPAIN III-31

Market Analysis III-31

Table 37: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Pasta with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years

2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 38: Spanish Historic Review for Pasta with Annual

Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

4f. RUSSIA III-32

A.Market Analysis III-32

Outlook III-32

Market for Pasta in Russia Remains Strong in Global Recession III-32

B.Market Analytics III-32

Table 39: Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Pasta with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years

2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 40: Russian Historic Review for Pasta with Annual

Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

4g. TURKEY III-34

Market Analysis III-34

Table 41: Turkish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Pasta with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years

2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 42: Turkish Historic Review for Pasta with Annual

Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

4h. REST OF EUROPE III-36

A.Market Analysis III-36

Outlook III-36

Overview of Select Regional Markets III-36

Albania III-36

Pasta Consumption on the Rise III-36

Cyprus III-36

Panorama of the Pasta Segment III-36

Strategic Corporate Developments III-37

B.Market Analytics III-38

Table 43: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future

Analysis for Pasta with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons

for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 44: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Pasta with

Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through

2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

5. ASIA-PACIFIC III-39

A.Market Analysis III-39

Outlook III-39

Overview of Select Regional Markets III-39

Australia III-39

Suggestive Measures for Strengthening Foothold in the

Pasta Market III-39

India III-39

An Emerging Market for Pasta III-39

Imported Food Products Market Witnesses Rise in Import of

Pasta III-39

Indian Pasta Market: Drivers and Challenges III-40

B.Market Analytics III-41

Table 45: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future

Analysis for Pasta with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons

for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 46: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Pasta with Annual

Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

6. LATIN AMERICA III-43

A.Market Analysis III-43

Outlook III-43

Brazilian Market Overview III-43

Production Scenario III-43

Current & Future Market III-44

Table 47: Brazilian Recent Past, Current and Future

Analysis for Pasta by Product Category - Fresh Pasta,

Instant Pasta, and Dried Pasta Independently Analyzed with

Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 48: Brazilian Historic Review for Pasta by Product

Category - Fresh Pasta, Instant Pasta, and Dried Pasta

Independently Analyzed with Consumption in Thousand Tons

for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 49: Brazilian 12-Year Perspective for Pasta by

Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume

Consumption for Fresh Pasta, Instant Pasta, and Dried

Pasta Markets for Years 2003, 2009 and 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

B.Market Analytics III-46

Table 50: Latin America Recent Past, Current and Future

Analysis for Pasta by Geographic Region - Brazil, Mexico,

Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, and Rest of Latin America

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in

Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

Table 51: Latin American Historic Review for Pasta by

Geographic Region - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru,

Venezuela, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years

2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 52: Latin America 12-Year Perspective for Pasta by

Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume

Consumption for Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela,

and Rest of Latin America for Years 2003, 2009 and 2015

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

7. REST OF WORLD III-49

A.Market Analysis III-49

Outlook III-49

Product Launch III-49

B.Market Analytics III-49

Table 53: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future

Analysis for Pasta with Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons

for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 54: Rest of World Historic Review for Pasta with

Annual Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through

2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 40 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 42)

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Region/Country Players

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The United States 23

Canada 1

Japan 1

Europe 11

The United Kingdom 2

Italy 2

Rest of Europe 7

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 4

Latin America 1

Africa 1

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Winners were announced this evening for the 38th sofi Awards for the outstanding foods and beverages of the year. Presented by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) the awards honor the outstanding specialty foods and beverages of the year in 33 categories. "sofi" stands for specialty outstanding food innovation.

The awards were presented at the Summer Fancy Food Show by noted Executive Chef Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns at a red-carpet event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.

The 2010 sofi Gold Winners are:

Appetizer, Antipasto, Salsa or Dip: Simply Delish - Simply Delish Chunky Dip - Sweet Chili

Baked Good, Baking Ingredient or Cereal:  The Sticky Toffee Pudding Company - Sticky Toffee Pudding

Cheese or Dairy Product: Ritrovo Italian Regional Foods - Ritrovo Selections - Mt. Townsend Limited Edition Truffle & Salt Seastack

Chocolate: Poco Dolce - Sesame Toffee Tiles

Classic: Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc. - Mom's Spaghetti Sauce

Cold Beverage: Brands of Britain - Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

Condiment: Dulcet Cuisine - Mild Indian Curry Ketchup

Confection: Amy E's Bakery - Almond Toffee

Cookie: Effie's Homemade - Effie's Oatcakes

Cooking Sauce or Flavor Enhancer: Maya Kaimal Fine Indian Foods - Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce

Cracker: Kitchen Table Bakers - Rosemary Parmesan Crisp

Dessert or Dessert Topping: Ciao Bella Gelato Company - Key Lime Graham Gelato Squares

Diet and Lifestyle Product: G.S. Gelato And Desserts, Inc. - Blood Orange Sorbetto

Food Gift:  Sonoma Syrup Co. Inc. - Extract Gift Set

Frozen Savory: Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. - Port Clyde Lobster Mac & Cheese

Hot Beverage: Belgium's Chocolate Source – Hot Chocolate Stick

Innovation in Packaging Design or Function:  Knipschildt Chocolatier - Ensemble Box of Easter Eggs

Jam, Preserve, Honey or Nut Butter: Beth - el Food Ltd. - Aunt Bertha Apricot Preserves 75% Fresh Fruit

Meat, Pate or Seafood: Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats - Nueske's Applewood Smoked Bacon

New Product : South African Consulate General - Rozendal Hibiscus Vinegar

Non-Food Specialty Item: Source Atlantique Inc. - If You Care 100% Biomass FSC Certified Firelighters

Oil: Manicaretti Italian Food Imports - Olio Verde Extra Virgin Lemon

Pasta Sauce: Dave's Gourmet, Inc. - Masala Marinara

Pasta, Rice or Grain: Nuovo Pasta Productions, Ltd. - Kidz Mac & Cheez Gol'Fish Ravioli

Perishable Foodservice Product: Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery - Bijou

Pet Product: The Lazy Dog Cookie Co., Inc. - The Original Pup-Pie Happy Birthday

Product Line: Royal Pacific Foods - The Ginger People

Salad Dressing: Lucini Italia Co. - Delicate Cucumber and Shallot Artisan Vinaigrette

Shelf-Stable Foodservice Product: FoodMatch, Inc. - Dalmatia Fig Spread

Snack Food: Nutorious - Cranberry Orango Tango

Soup, Stew, Bean or Chili:  Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. - Linekin Bay Lobster Corn Chowder

USDA-Approved Organic Product: Truly Organic Baking - Bakers Basics™ Organic Banana Bread Mix

Vinegar:  Lucero Olive Oil - Peach Balsamic Vinegar

Competition was stiff this year, with a record 2,257 entries across all 33 categories. This spring, a national panel of specialty food experts narrowed the field to 140 Silver Finalists during five days of judging at NASFT's offices in New York City. More than 200 buyers at the Summer Fancy Food Show cast ballots to select the gold winners. The results were tabulated by an outside accounting firm this afternoon. The Summer Fancy Food Show ends tomorrow, June 29.

"A sofi Award means instant visibility and recognition by discerning buyers of specialty food and beverages across the U.S. and around the world," said Ann Daw, president of the NASFT.  "This year's winners reflect the spirit of innovation and excellence that are the foundation of the specialty food industry."

The NASFT is a not-for-profit trade association established in 1952 to foster commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. Today there are more than 2,900 members in the U.S. and abroad. For further information on the NASFT and its Fancy Food Shows, go to www.specialtyfood.com. The NASFT's website for consumers, http://foodspring.com/sofiawards/ provides an insider's look at specialty foods and the companies, entrepreneurs and artisans behind them.

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China Nutrifruit Group Limited (NYSE Amex: CNGL) ("China Nutrifruit" or "the Company"), a leading producer of premium specialty fruit-based products in China ("PRC"), today announced its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.

    Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Highlights
    -- Record net sales increased 26.5% year-over-year to $26.4 million
    -- Gross profit increased 42.6% year-over-year to $11.5 million, with
       gross margin of 43.6%
    -- Operating earnings was $8.9 million, with operating margin of 33.5%
    -- Net income was $6.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share
    -- In March 2010, the Company ceased production of its beverage products
       to focus on core high-margin products

"We are very pleased to have finished fiscal year 2010 with exceptional top line and bottom line performance, highlighted by full year operating margins of over 35% and net income and EPS that exceeded expectations. Our performance this year was driven by continued strong consumer demand for the premium fruit and fruit juice products due to stronger domestic consumption and a growing focus on healthy living," commented Mr. Changjun Yu, Chairman of China Nutrifruit. "I am very pleased to note that China Nutrifruit generated $21.7 million in cash from operations and ended the fiscal year with $35.6 million in cash and no debt, providing us with the flexibility to continue to finance significant expansion using internal resources. The new capacity we added in advance of our production season last year contributed to a strong second half, and ongoing focus on higher margin product categories should put us on track for sustainable earnings growth."

Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results

Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 increased 26.5% to $26.4 million, as compared to $20.9 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2009. The strong growth in sales was attributable to the increase in sales volume driven by the Chinese Lunar New Year festival, strong market demand and the positive effect of the Chinese government's economic stimulus package. During the fourth quarter, net sales from concentrated juice products, which accounted for 55.2% of total net sales, were $14.6 million. Net sales from glazed fruit reached $6.4 million, contributing 24.3% of the net sales during the quarter compared to 6.3% in the prior year primarily due to increased sales of the Company's new blueberry glazed fruit product.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 increased 42.6% to $11.5 million, from $8.1 million for the same period a year ago. Gross margin was 43.6% for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, up significantly from 38.7% in the year ago period. The increase in gross margin was mainly due to the recovery of the international apple concentrate juice price and increase in raspberry concentrate juice selling price. The gross margin of concentrate juice increased 11.8% from 36.7% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009 to 43.4% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, selling, general, and administrative expenses were $2.7 million, down from $12.0 million in the same period last year. Selling expenses were $1.0 million, or 3.6% of net sales, compared to $0.9 million, or 4.4% of net sales, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. General and administrative ("G&A") expenses were $1.7 million, down 84.5% from $11.1 million a year ago, which included non-cash compensation of $9.5 million related to the release of 2.8 million shares from escrow in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2009 related to achieving the 2009 net income make good target associated with the Company's August 2008 private placement. The Company achieved its net income make good target in fiscal 2010, but was not required to record a similar expense in fiscal 2010 due to changes in fair value accounting under ASU No. 2010-05 issued by the FASB in January 2010.

Operating earnings in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 were $8.9 million compared to operating loss of $3.9 million, in the comparable period last year. Excluding the non-cash compensation expense related to achieving the make good target associated with the August 2008 private placement, operating earnings for the quarter increased 57.6% from non-GAAP operating earnings of $5.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2009.

The Company recorded other income of $312,069 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, primarily related to the gain on disposal of its beverage production line.

Provision for income taxes was $2.5 million compared to $1.3 million a year ago.

Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 was $6.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share compared to net loss of $5.4 million, or a loss of 0.16 per diluted share, a year ago. Excluding the non-cash compensation expenses, net income for the quarter rose 62.3% from non-GAAP net income of $4.1 million in the same quarter of fiscal year 2009. The calculation of diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 is based on 40.0 million weighted average shares outstanding compared to 33.5 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2009.

Full Year Financial Results

For fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, net sales were $72.9 million, up 29.2% from $56.4 million in fiscal 2009, primarily due to the increased sales volume of the Company's glazed fruit, concentrated juice and concentrated pulp products. Net sales from glazed fruit, which accounted for 22.8% of fiscal 2010 total net sales, increased to $16.6 million, up 169.5% from $6.2 million the prior year. Net sales from concentrated juice, which accounted for 47.5% of fiscal 2010 total net sales, were $34.7 million, up 19.9% from $28.9 million in fiscal 2009 while sales from concentrate pulp grew to $9.4 million, up 36.8% from $6.9 million in fiscal 2009. Among the Company's concentrated juice products, sales of golden berry and blueberry surged 26.7% and 31.3% to $9.3 million and $10.9 million, respectively. Net sales from nectar, which accounted for 9.5% of net sales, was $7.0 million, down 6.3% from $7.4 million in fiscal 2009. Net sales of fresh fruits accounted for 3.0% of net sales and totaled $2.2 million, down 9.0% from $2.4 million in the last fiscal year. Sales from beverages accounted for 4.2% and 8.2% of total revenue in fiscal year 2010 and 2009, respectively. In March 2010, the Company ceased the production of beverages and focus on its core high-margin products.

Gross profit increased 35.0% to $33.3 million from $24.6 million a year ago. Gross margin was 45.6% in fiscal year 2010 compared to gross margin of 43.7% in 2009. The increase was mainly because the Company recorded increased sales volume of high-margin glazed fruit products relative to fiscal 2009. Net income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010 was $19.2 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to $4.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share in fiscal 2009. Excluding the impact of the non-cash compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2009 was $14.0 million, or $0.42 per diluted share. The calculation of diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2010 is based on 38.0 million weighted average shares outstanding compared to 33.5 million in fiscal 2009.

Financial Condition

As of March 31, 2010, China Nutrifruit had $36.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, $4.8 million in total liabilities with no long-term debt and working capital of $47.5 million. Shareholders' equity was $65.8 million as of March 31, 2010, compared to $26.8 million as of March 31, 2009. For the year ended March 31, 2010, the Company generated $21.7 million in cash flow from operating activities.

Business Outlook

China Nutrifruit plans to begin trial production by September of 2010 at its new fruit and vegetable powder production facility in Daqing, with an annual capacity of 10,000 tons. The Company expects to ramp up to large-scale production in October 2010 based on a large number of anticipated customer orders.

China Nutrifruit is currently upgrading all of its fruit concentrate production lines at the Company's facilities in Daqing and Mu Dan Jiang, which have a total fruit concentrate annual production capacity of 9,960 tons. The upgrade will include purchase of additional equipment and implementation of advanced production techniques, resulting in more efficient use of raw materials that is expected to have a favorable impact on gross margins. The upgrades are scheduled to be completed before the production season begins in July 2010 and any improvements will be reflected in financial results for fiscal 2011.

The Company affirms previously issued fiscal 2011 guidance. For fiscal year 2011, the Company expects approximately $90-$95 million in revenue and net income of approximately $22-$23 million.

"The Chinese economy, standards of living and disposable income continue to improve, leading to greater health awareness among the population. As a result, we expect strong consumer spending to drive demand for specialty fruit products in the year ahead," said Mr. Yu. "In addition, we are very excited about our entry into the new, high growth segment for fruit and vegetable powders, as these are experiencing rising demand from a variety of downstream processed food companies who are currently largely served by more expensive foreign suppliers. This expansion leverages our installed equipment base, expertise and distribution channels and has the potential to moderate the seasonality of our business over time. Based on the market feedback from distributors and end customers, we are confident that our new fruit and vegetable powder business will make a major contribution to our financial results in the year ahead and provide an attractive return on investment."

Conference Call Information

Management will conduct a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 28, 2010 to discuss its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal 2010 results. To participate in the conference call, please dial the following number five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: 877-380-4607. International callers should dial +1-702-928-6995. The conference ID number for the call is 83092426. If you are unable to participate in the call at this time, a replay will be available on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, through Monday, July 12, 2010. To access the replay, dial 800-642-1687. International callers should dial +1-706-645-9291. The conference ID number for the replay is 83092426.

Use of Non GAAP Financial Information

During the quarter ended March 31, 2009, the Company recorded $9.5 million in non-cash compensation expense related the Company's August 2008 private placement. The Company has presented non-GAAP operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share excluding the impact of this expense on its financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The Company's management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide investors with a better understanding of how the results related to the Company's historical performance. The additional non-GAAP information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financials. The non-GAAP financial information that the Company provides also may differ from the non-GAAP information provided by other companies. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors because they exclude non-cash expenses that management excludes when it internally evaluates the performance of the Company's business and makes operating decisions, including internal budgeting, and performance measurement, as these measures provide a consistent method of comparison to historical periods. As a result, the provision of these non-GAAP measures allows investors to evaluate the Company's performance using the same methodology and information as that used by the Company's management. Moreover, management believes that these non-GAAP measures reflect the essential operating activities of the Company. Non-GAAP measures are subject to inherent limitations because they do not include all of the expenses included under GAAP and because they involve the exercise of judgment of which charges are excluded from the non-GAAP financial measure. However, the Company's management compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of the items excluded. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure to the nearest GAAP measure appears in a financial table at the end of this press release.

About China Nutrifruit Group Limited

Through its subsidiary Daqing Longheda Food Company Limited, China Nutrifruit, is engaged in developing, processing, marketing and distributing a variety of food products processed primarily from premium specialty fruits grown in Northeast China, including golden berry, crab apple, blueberry and raspberry. The Company's processing facility possesses ISO9001 and HACCP series qualifications. Currently, the Company has established an extensive nationwide sales and distribution network throughout 20 Provinces in China. For more information, please visit http://www.chinanutrifruit.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such statements include, among others, those concerning our projections for the new fruit and vegetable powder manufacturing facility, expected financial performance in FY2011 and strategic and operational plans, our expectations regarding the market for our products, our expectations regarding the continued growth of the specialty fruit market, as well as all assumptions, expectations, predictions, intentions or beliefs about future events. You are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that a number of risks and uncertainties could cause actual results of the Company to differ materially from those anticipated, expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "targets," "optimistic," "intend," "aim," "will" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include risks related to new and existing products; any projections of sales, earnings, revenue, margins or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; uncertainties related to conducting business in China; any statements of belief or intention; any of the factors mentioned in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2009, and other risks and uncertainties mentioned in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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    CHINA NUTRIFRUIT GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,

                                                            Three months
                            FY 2010      FY 2009           ended March 31,
                                                          2010        2009

    Net sales             $72,916,955  $56,418,837   $26,416,955 $20,885,771
    Cost of sales         (39,655,534) (31,777,733)  (14,896,453)(12,807,967)
    Gross profit           33,261,421   24,641,104     11,520513   8,077,804
    Selling expenses       (3,547,236)  (2,929,881)     (946,617)   (924,981)
    General and
     administrative
     expenses              (3,976,627) (12,408,747)   (1,716,089)(11,052,993)
    Operating earnings     25,737,558    9,302,476     8,857,807  (3,900,170)
    Other income
     (expenses)
    Interest expense               --     (480,201)           --    (174,241)
    Other income               70,233       31,730       $21,662     $19,135
    Gain on disposal of
     property and
     equipment                290,407           --       290,407          --
    Total other income
     (expenses)               360,640     (448,471)      312,609    (193,376)
    Earnings before
     noncontrolling
     interests and income
     taxes                 26,098,198    8,854,005     9,169,876  (4,055,276)
    Provision for income
     taxes                 (6,849,438)  (4,127,577)   (2,470,513) (1,336,797)
    Earnings before
     noncontrolling
     interests             19,248,760    4,726,428     6,699,363  (5,392,073)
    Noncontrolling
     interests                     --     (209,308)           --          --
    Net earnings           19,248,760    4,517,120     6,699,363  (5,392,073)
    Earnings per share
    Basic                       $0.55        $0.14         $0.18      ($0.16)
    Diluted                     $0.51        $0.14         $0.17      ($0.16)
    Weighted average
     number of common
     stock outstanding
    Basic                  36,153,554   33,431,434    36,239,451  33,431,433
    Diluted                38,050,549   33,451,676    40,027,823  33,451,676



    CHINA NUTRIFRUIT GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    AS OF MARCH 31,
                                                       2010           2009
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                   $35,994,443     $4,768,542
      Proceeds from private placement held
       in escrow account                              931,630             --
      Trade receivables, net of allowance          11,047,846     11,423,996
      Inventory, net                                4,179,910      3,692,892
      Other current assets                            116,196        481,679
      Total current assets                         52,270,025     20,367,109
    Property and equipment, net                    17,066,907     16,614,930
    Deferred tax assets                             1,068,878      1,406,814
    Land use rights, net                              185,686        189,303
    TOTAL ASSETS                                  $70,591,496    $38,578,156


    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
      Other payables and accrued expenses          $2,379,246     $2,675,983
      Trade payables                                   87,954        260,322
      Income taxes payable                          2,296,513      1,416,835
      Total current liabilities                     4,763,713      4,353,140
    Non-current liabilities:
      Due to shareholders                                  --      7,407,748
    TOTAL LIABILITIES                               4,763,713     11,760,888


    Commitments and Contingencies

    Shareholders' equity
    Preferred stock
      Authorized: 5,000,000 shares, par
       value $0.001                                        --             --
      Issued and outstanding: 365,109 shares at
       March 31, 2010 (Nil at March 31, 2009)             365             --
    Common stock
       Authorized: 120,000,000 shares, par
        value $0.001                                       --             --
       Issued and outstanding: 36,573,272
        shares at March 31, 2010;
        (36,125,754 shares at March 31, 2009)          36,573         36,126
    Additional paid-in-capital                     36,492,875     16,746,971
    Statutory reserves - restricted                 4,564,345      2,873,880
    Accumulated other comprehensive income            440,714        425,675
    Retained earnings                              24,292,911      6,734,616
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                     65,827,783     26,817,268
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    $70,591,496    $38,578,156



    CHINA NUTRIFRUIT GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,
                                                           2010         2009
    Cash flows from operating activities:
      Net earnings                                    $19,248,760   $4,517,120
        Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
         to net cash provided by operating
         activities
        Noncontrolling interests                               --      209,308
        Depreciation and amortization                   1,593,811    1,049,739
        (Gain)/loss on disposal of property and
         equipment                                       (290,407)         289
        Deferred income taxes                             337,936     (531,259)
        Share-based payments                              117,000           --
        Stock compensation cost                                --    9,519,317
    Changes in operating assets and
     liabilities:
        Trade receivables                                 391,901   (9,404,994)
        Inventories                                      (481,732)  (1,678,154)
        Other current assets                              365,509     (364,374)
        Trade payables                                   (172,675)      94,590
        Amount due to an affiliate                             --      (59,169)
        Other payables and accrued expenses              (319,909)   2,159,113
        Income taxes payable                              877,429      789,452
    Net cash provided by operating activities          21,667,623    6,300,978
    Cash flows from investing activities:
    Cash outflow from acquisition of
     subsidiaries                                              --   (6,836,284)
    Purchases of property and equipment                (2,738,855) (13,123,980)
    Proceeds from disposal of property and
     equipment                                          1,038,273        3,924
    Net cash used in investing activities
                                                       (1,700,582) (19,956,340)

    Cash flows from financing activities:
    Proceeds from private placement held in
     escrow account                                      (931,630)          --
    Proceeds from borrowings                                   --    7,266,893
    Repayment of borrowings
                                                               --  (10,173,650)
    Amounts due to shareholders                                --    7,370,153
    Proceeds from private placement                    13,309,000    8,578,706
    Cost of raising capital                            (1,094,279)  (1,294,421)
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing
     activities                                        11,283,091   11,747,681

    Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash
     equivalents                                          (24,231)    (428,626)

    (Decrease) increase in cash and cash
     equivalents                                       31,225,901   (2,336,307)

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
     year                                               4,768,542    7,104,849

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of year          $35,994,443   $4,768,542
    Supplemental disclosure of cash flows
     information:
    Cash paid for:
    Interest                                                  $--     $450,236
    Income taxes                                       $5,634,883   $3,893,159
    Supplemental disclosure of non-cash
     information:
    Issuance of common stock                             $117,000          $--
    Issuance of warrant                                  $326,705     $331,357
    Capital contribution                               $7,414,995          $--
    Stock compensation                                        $--   $9,519,317



                 CHINA NUTRIFRUIT GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
       Reconciliation of non-GAAP Operating Income, Net Income and Diluted
                                Earnings per Share

                      (in thousands except per share data)

                                                  For the       For the Fiscal
                                               quarter ended      Year ended
                                                       March 31, 2009

    Net income as reported under GAAP             (5,392,073)      4,517,120
    Add: Non-cash stock compensation
     expense (1)                                   9,519,317       9,519,317
    Adjusted Net Income                            4,127,244      14,036,437

    Diluted Earnings Per Share reported
     under GAAP                                       ($0.16)          $0.14
    Add: Non-cash stock compensation
     expense per share (1)                             $0.28           $0.28
    Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share                $0.12           $0.42

    Diluted weighted average number of
     common stock outstanding                     33,451,676      33,451,676

    Operating Income (Loss) as reported
     under GAAP                                   (3,900,170)      9,302,476
    Add: Non-cash stock compensation
     expense (1)                                   9,519,317       9,519,317
    Adjusted Operating Income                      5,619,147      18,821,793

    (1) Non-cash stock compensation expense recorded in the fourth quarter of
        2009 related to the release of 2,799,799 shares from escrow to the
        Company's majority shareholder, Mr. Kung.


    For more information, please contact:

    Company Contact:
     Mr. Colman Cheng, Chief Financial Officer
     China Nutrifruit Group Limited
     Phone: +852-9039-8111
     Email: zsj@longheda.net
     Web:   http://www.chinanutrifruit.com

    Investor Relations Contact:
     Mr. Crocker Coulson, President
     CCG Investor Relations
     Phone: +1-646-213-1915 (NY office)
     Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com
     Web:   http://www.ccgirasia.com

     Elaine Ketchmere, Partner
     Email: elaine.ketchmere@ccgir.com
     Phone: +1-310-954-1345 (LA office)

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Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RAH) announced that it has acquired Sepp's Gourmet Foods Ltd., a leading manufacturer of frozen breakfast foods for the retail and food service sectors with annual net sales of approximately US$29.3 million.  Sepp's, which is based in Canada, will continue its operations in Delta, British Columbia and in Richmond Hill, Ontario.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Kevin J. Hunt, Co-Chief Executive Officer and President of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc., said, "We welcome the Sepp's management team and employees to the Ralcorp family.  Sepp's will become a key part of our frozen bakery business and will enhance Ralcorp's frozen bakery product offerings."

Ralcorp produces Post branded cereals, a variety of value brand and store brand foods sold under the individual labels of various grocery, mass merchandise and drugstore retailers, and frozen bakery products sold to in-store bakeries, restaurants and other foodservice customers. Ralcorp's diversified product mix includes: ready-to-eat and hot cereals; nutritional and cereal bars; snack mixes, corn-based chips and extruded corn snack products; crackers and cookies; snack nuts; chocolate candy; salad dressings; mayonnaise; peanut butter; jams and jellies; syrups; sauces; frozen griddle products including pancakes, waffles, and French toast; frozen biscuits and other frozen pre-baked products such as breads and muffins; and frozen dough for cookies, Danishes, bagels and doughnuts.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements

Information in this press release that includes information other than historical data contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are sometimes identified by their use of terms and phrases such as "will," "believes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are subject to a number of important factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements. These factors and risks include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, competitive pressures, changes in actual or forecasted sales volume or cash flows, the impact of costs or lower consumer demand associated with peanut product recalls in  2009, increases in the costs of certain commodities or transportation, timely implementation of price increases, integration risks associated with the acquisition, and other financial, operational and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's cautionary statements contained in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims and does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement in this press release.

SOURCE Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) today addressed numerous misrepresentations made by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, which led workers at the company's Mott's plant in Williamson, N.Y., on strike last month.

DPS workers in Williamson enjoy significantly higher wages than the typical manufacturing employee in Western New York. According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation Survey conducted in 2009, the average hourly wage in the Rochester area for a production, transportation and material moving position was just over $14. Local Mott's employees were making an average of $21 an hour -- about 50 percent higher than the Rochester average. And during the previous three years, wages increased more than 10 percent.

Seeking a compensation package more consistent with local and industry standards, DPS negotiated in good faith with the union on a new agreement in 22 sessions -- some of which were federally mediated. The company's last, best and final offer kept wages unchanged if ratified by the April 15 expiration of the previous contract. After the deadline, the modified terms included a $1.50 per hour wage reduction, still keeping employee pay well above average for comparable jobs in the local market. Under the offer, benefits would also continue to be at least as good as those available to other DPS workers.

Bringing Williamson benefits in line with the rest of the company required several concessions, including freezing the pension for current workers. In addition, DPS asked to reduce the employer match on 401(k) from 5% to 4% - a market-competitive level that other DPS employees receive. Finally, the company offered the same competitive health plan that's available to the majority of DPS workers, which meant an increase to their co-pays and premiums. Employees would also still receive life, dental and disability insurance as well as a range of other optional benefits.

The union contends that a profitable company shouldn't seek concessions from its workers. This argument ignores the fact that, as a public company, Dr Pepper Snapple Group has a fiduciary responsibility to operate in the best interests of all of its constituents, recognizing that a profitable business attracts investment, generates jobs and builds communities. Dr Pepper Snapple Group is proud that Mott's has done that in Williamson for 55 years while also helping sustain a rich heritage of apple growing in New York.

As the strike continues, DPS is committed to meeting the needs of its customers, consumers, as well as its valued apple growers. The Williamson plant continues to operate with temporary help and other company employees while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service to produce the superior products for which the Mott's brand has been known since 1842.

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is the leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 9 of our 12 "power brands" are No. 1 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes Sunkist soda, 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Crush, Mott's, Squirt, Hawaiian Punch, Penafiel, Clamato, Schweppes, Venom Energy, Rose's and Mr & Mrs T mixers. To learn more about our iconic brands and Plano, Texas-based company, please visit www.drpeppersnapple.com.

SOURCE Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

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Working in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) is implementing a voluntary recall of certain breakfast cereals due to an uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell coming from the liner in the package.

Only products with the letters "KN" following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall. Products with a "KM" designation are NOT included in the recall. In addition, no products in Canada are affected.

Kellogg's® Apple Jacks®

• UPC 3800039136 1: 17 ounce package with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 10 2011 and JUN 22 2011
• UPC 3800039132 3: 8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between JUN 03 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg's® Corn Pops®

• UPC 3800039109 5: 12.5 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
• UPC 3800039111 8: 17.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
• UPC 3800039116 3: 9.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 05 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg's® Froot Loops®

• UPC 3800039118 7: 12.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
• UPC 3800039120 0: 17 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
• UPC 3800039125 5: 8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg's® Honey Smacks®

• UPC 3800039103 3: 15.3 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

While the potential for serious health problems is low, some consumers are sensitive to the uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell and should not eat the recalled products because of possible temporary symptoms, including nausea and diarrhea.

No other Kellogg's products are part of this recall. The recalled products were distributed nationwide.

"We apologize to our consumers and our customers and are working diligently to ensure that the affected products are rapidly removed from the marketplace," said David Mackay, president and chief executive officer, Kellogg Company.

Those with questions or who would like a replacement may contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time.

SOURCE Kellogg Company

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AgFeed Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEED, NYSE Alternext: ALHOG), one of the largest independent hog production and animal nutrient companies in China, today announced that it has set Wednesday, September 15, 2010 as the date of its 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"), and that the record date for determining shareholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting is July 27, 2010.  The deadline for shareholders to timely submit to AgFeed proposals to be brought before the Annual Meeting pursuant to SEC Rule 14a-8 is July 19, 2010.  The deadline for shareholders to timely submit to AgFeed proposals to be brought before the Annual Meeting (except for proposals pursuant to SEC Rule 14a-8) and to nominate candidates for AgFeed's Board of Directors is July 16, 2010.

ABOUT AGFEED INDUSTRIES, INC.

NASDAQ Global Market Listed. AgFeed Industries (www.agfeedinc.com) is a U.S. company with its primary operations in China. AgFeed has two profitable business lines -- animal nutrients in premix, concentrates and complete feeds and hog production. AgFeed is one of China's largest commercial hog producers in terms of total annual hog production as well as one of the largest premix feed company in terms of revenues. China is the world's largest hog producing country that produced over 645 million hogs in 2009, compared to approximately 100 million hogs produced annually in the U.S. China also has the world's largest consumer base for pork consumption. Over 62% of total meat consumed in China is pork. Hog production in China enjoys income tax free status. The feed markets in which AgFeed operates represent a $20 billion segment of China's $58 billion per year animal feed market.

SAFE HARBOR DISCLOSURE NOTICE

This press release may contain forward-looking information about the Company. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "target," "forecast" and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance or business plans and prospects. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because actual results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. For a list of factors that could affect the Company's results, see the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including "Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," including "Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Statements," set forth in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2010. Any forward-looking statement that the Company makes speaks only as of the date of such statement, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data. The information contained in this press release is made as of the date of the press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise.

Contact:  Investor Relations: AgFeed Industries, Inc.     Tel: (917) 804-3584     Email: ir@agfeedinc.com

The Company's policy is to handle all questions by email to ir@agfeedinc.com and they will be answered as soon as possible.

SOURCE AgFeed Industries, Inc.

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Following is a schedule of upcoming luncheons at the National Press Club. Luncheon tickets are open to the public except where noted as "members and guests only."  Credentialed press may cover Luncheons and Newsmakers. Events listed are subject to last-minute changes. Space may be reserved at any NPC Luncheon by calling 202-662-7501. To save time and avoid waiting in line, tickets can be paid for in advance by using a credit card or putting tickets on a house account if there is a credit card on file with the Club. Reservations are not required for Newsmakers, unless otherwise noted.

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July 7, 2010

Venus Williams, tennis champion

*****TOPIC: She will share her experiences from this year's Wimbledon tournament, talk about her play with the Washington Kastles of the World TeamTennis Pro League, and discuss her new book

July 16, 2010

Tony Horton, Celebrity Fitness trainer and Creator, P90X

TOPIC: Horton will address the nation's obesity epidemic and its impact on declining fitness levels among U.S. military recruits. Horton will lead the audience in a P90X workout designed for military training at the National Press Club's first Speakers "Boot Camp" luncheon.

*****July 22, 2010

Don Blankenship, Chairman and CEO, Massey Coal

TOPIC: TBD

July 27, 2010

Secretary Arne Duncan, U.S. Department of Education

TOPIC: TBD

December 2, 2010

Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO, The Coca Cola Company

TOPIC: TBA

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Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the sale of substantially all of the assets of Fuddruckers, Inc., Magic Brands, LLC and certain of their affiliates (collectively, "Fuddruckers") to Luby's, Inc. for approximately $61 million in cash.  Luby's, Inc. will also assume certain of Fuddruckers' obligations, real estate leases and contracts and will pay an additional $2.45 million in cash if it does not assume certain specified contracts.

"We were pleased to win the auction.  Fuddruckers will be an excellent addition to our restaurant family. After closing this acquisition, we will focus on existing and newly acquired unit level performance, establishing effective Fuddruckers franchise community relationships, and our expansion plans for our brands," said Christopher J. Pappas, President and Chief Executive Officer of Luby's, Inc. Fuddruckers currently operates 62 Fuddruckers locations and 3 Koo-Koo-Roo locations, and franchisees currently operate an additional 135 Fuddruckers locations.

The transaction is expected to close on or before July 26, 2010, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. Upon the closing of this transaction, Luby's, Inc. will hold a conference call outlining the benefits of this acquisition.

About Luby's, Inc.

Luby's, Inc. operates 96 restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, the Rio Grande Valley and other locations throughout Texas and other states.  Luby's provides its customers with quality home-style food, value pricing, and outstanding customer service.  Luby's Culinary Services provides food service management to 17 sites consisting of healthcare, higher education and corporate dining locations.

This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of these provisions, including statements regarding Luby's plans to acquire substantially all of the assets of Fuddruckers, Inc., Magic Brands, LLC and certain of their affiliates and the timing of the closing.  These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, and there can be no assurance that Luby's will be able to consummate the acquisition on the terms described or at all.  Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the failure of Fuddruckers to satisfy the closing conditions, the failure to expand Luby's credit facility and the risk factors detailed in our annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q that we file with the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") from time to time.  Our SEC filings are available from us and are also available at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.  In addition, factors that we are not currently aware of could harm our future operating results.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.  We undertake no obligation to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

SOURCE Luby's, Inc.

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Hot summer days are here and as the mercury rises, Latinos will look for traditional ways to cool down.  For some, braving the sweltering heat means a trip to the beach.  Others will stay at home with the AC at full blast.  And then there are those who know the secret to keeping cool is with good old-fashioned popsicles or "paletas."  Just in time for summer, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of GOT MILK? and TOMA LECHE, has partnered with Mexican Regional Singer Gerardo Fernandez to bring Latinos back to their roots and enjoy milk-based paleta recipes with the entire family – treats for the young and the young at heart.

"Paletas bring back fond memories of my childhood," says Fernandez, who will be traveling the state this summer for TOMA LECHE to remind Latinos about the joy of eating paletas. "I still recall sitting on the front porch with my siblings and the rest of my family eating my grandmother's homemade paletas.  My favorite are the ones made with milk because they're creamier and oh so delicious."  

As TOMA LECHE's spokesperson, Fernandez will serenade audiences while playing the role of "paletero (ice cream man) for the day" in cities like San Diego, Los Angeles, Fresno, San Francisco and Sacramento.

In preparation for Fernandez' 'paletero' tour,  TOMA LECHE has scoured California looking for the best "paleterias" (ice cream shops) from all over the Golden State and collected some of their signature paleta recipes so that Latinos can replicate them at home using just a few key ingredients like milk.  The recipes to the following paletas and more are available exclusively on www.tomaleche.com:

Paleta de Platano con Coco y Choco – A delight for lovers of chocolate covered bananas but with just the right hint of coconut

Cookies & Cream – The perfect marriage of milk and cookies accented with a dash of vanilla, resulting in a decadent treat for the entire family

Paleta de Pina Colada – For a sweet and refreshing treat this summer, this paleta contains tropical fruit favorites like pineapple and coconut  

"Milk is not only a drink of choice for many Latinos, it is also enjoyed as the main ingredient in treats like paletas," says Steve James, executive director of the CMPB.  "We hope Latinos will enjoy making the paletas at home with their kids and grandkids and even pass on the art of paleta making for many generations to come."  

Along with the recipes on www.tomaleche.com, TOMA LECHE has created a guide to popular paleterias all over the Golden State so that consumers can visit the closest ones in their area.  

About the Artist

Born and raised in a musical family, Gerardo Fernandez, who is also the brother of Latin pop singer and telenovela star Pedro Fernandez, was singing before he could talk.  Gerardo decided at the very tender age of four that he wanted to be a singer and follow in his family's footsteps.  Supportive of his passion for music and singing, his family also made it clear to him that getting a good education was his most important priority.  It wasn't until 1994 that Gerardo's singing career took off when he won a singing contest called "mini-estrellas" on the popular Univision TV program Sabado Gigante.  This year, Gerardo has been busy, preparing to debut his new CD.  He is also showing off his musical talent on Estrella TV where he performs different types of music genres for the program "Duetos."

About the CMPB

The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California.  Awareness of GOT MILK? is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history.  GOT MILK? is a federally registered trademark that has been licensed by the national dairy boards since 1995.  The CMPB's Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline "Familia, Amor y Leche" (Family, Love and Milk).  The TOMA LECHE (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006, following a growing trend in Hispanic food advertising that uses wit and humor to reach audiences.  GOT MILK? gifts and recipes can be viewed at www.gotmilk.com and www.tomaleche.com.  The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

SOURCE California Milk Processor Board

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Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Whey Proteins Industry

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This report analyzes the US and European Markets for Whey Proteins in US$ Million. The US market is also analyzed by volume (Million Pounds (lbs)). The US market is further analyzed by the following product groups/segments: WPC-34 (Animal Foods, Dairy Foods, & Others), WPC-80 (Functional Beverages, Sports Nutrition, & Others), and WPI (Nutrition Bars, Functional Beverages, & Nutrition Supplements). Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for the US market. The report profiles 43 companies including many key and niche players such as Cargill, Inc., Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., Davisco Foods International, Inc., Erie Foods International, Inc., Foremost Farms USA, Glanbia Foods, Inc., Grande Custom Ingredients Group, Hilmar Cheese Company, and Leprino Foods Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

WHEY PROTEINS MCP-6584

A US AND EUROPEAN MARKET REPORT

CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1

Disclaimers I-2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-3

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3

Whey Protein I-3

Whey Protein Concentrates (WPC) I-3

Whey Protein Isolates (WPI) I-3

II-A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION II-1

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-2

Analysis by Geographic region II-2

US - The Largest Whey Protein Market II-2

Asia-Pacific - High Potential Market for Whey Proteins II-2

Analysis by Product Segment II-2

Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) II-2

Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) II-3

Analysis by End-Use Market II-3

Sports Nutrition II-3

Functional Foods II-3

Satiety products II-3

Infant Formula II-3

Snack Bars II-3

Imports & Exports Scenario II-4

Table 1: Global Whey Protein Market (2008): Percentage Share

Breakdown of Imports Value by Country for Netherlands, China,

US, France, Germany and Others (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-4

Table 2: Global Whey Protein Market (2008): Percentage Share

Breakdown of Exports Value by Country for Germany, US, New

Zealand, France, Netherlands and Others (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-4

3. MARKET TRENDS II-5

Global Whey Market Surges in Declining Protein Sector II-5

Developing Nations to Drive Whey Protein Consumption II-5

Demineralized Whey Powder Driving Chinese Market II-5

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-7

Whey Protein - Introduction II-7

Table 3: Whey Protein Value Comparison II-7

Composition of Whey Proteins II-7

Table 4: Composition of Amino Acids in Whey Powder (in gm/100

gm Protein) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7

Table 5: Whey Protein Composition in Cow's Milk II-8

Manufacturing Process of Whey Proteins II-8

Classification of Whey Proteins II-8

Whey Protein Concentrates (WPC) II-8

Table 6: Composition of Various Whey Protein Concentrates

(WPC) (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9

Whey Protein Isolates (WPI) II-9

Table 7: Composition of Whey Protein Isolates (WPI) (In %) II-9

Whey Protein Hydrolysates (WPH) II-10

Other Derivatives of Whey protein II-10

Lactoferrin II-10

Alpha-Lactalbumin II-10

Application Areas of Whey and Whey Proteins II-10

Body Composition and Weight Management II-10

Infant Nutrition II-11

Sports Nutrition II-11

Food and Beverages II-11

Animal Feed II-11

II-B. REGIONAL MARKET OVERVIEW

1. UNITED STATES II-12

A.Market Analysis II-12

United States: Largest Whey Protein Market II-12

Current and Future Analysis II-12

Analysis by Product Segment II-12

Analysis by End-use Market II-12

Trends and Issues II-13

Customization, Innovation and Technology- Driving Whey

Protein Market II-13

Stringent Quality Standards Regulate the US Whey Industry II-13

Glanbia - A Leading Player in the US Whey Proteins Market II-13

Table 8: Leading Players in the US Whey Protein Market

(2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for

Glanbia, Hilmar Cheese Company, Davisco Foods

International, Leprino Foods Company and Others (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-13

Table 9: Leading Players in the US Whey Protein Isolates

Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales

for Glanbia, Davisco Foods International, Hilmar Cheese

Company, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-14

Exports: An Integral Focus II-14

US Export Market II-14

China: Major Export Destination of Whey Protein II-14

Table 10: US Whey Proteins Market (2008): Percentage Share

Breakdown of Exports Value by Country for China, Mexico,

Japan, Canada, Malaysia and Others (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-15

Whey Protein Concentrates - Exports Scenario II-15

Table 11: US Whey Protein Concentrates Market (2009):

Percentage Share Breakdown of Exports Volume by Country

for China, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Indonesia and Others

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-15

Table 12: US Whey Protein Concentrates Market (2009):

Percentage Share Breakdown of Exports Value by Country for

China, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Indonesia and Others

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-15

Dry Sweet Whey - Exports II-16

Table 13: US Dry Sweet Whey Market (2009): Percentage

Share Breakdown of Exports Volume by Country for China,

Mexico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia and Others (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-16

Table 14: US Dry Sweet Whey Market (2009): Percentage

Share Breakdown of Exports Value by Country for China,

Mexico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia and Others (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-16

Canada - A Major Sourcing Nation II-17

Table 15: US Whey Proteins Market (2008): Percentage Share

Breakdown of Imports Value by Country for Canada, Denmark,

Germany, New Zealand, Netherlands and Others (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-17

High Prices Affect US Whey Protein Export II-17

Product Innovations/Introductions II-17

Performance Food Centers Rolls Out Performance Bio Whey

Protein Supplement II-17

Glanbia Nutritionals Unveils Provon A-190 II-18

EB Performance Unveils Whey Juice II-18

Wisconsin Introduces New Range of Whey Protein Products II-18

Mannatech Introduces OsoLean™ Powder II-18

IDS Launches New Whey Liquid Protein II-19

Tula Foods™ Introduces Whey-Protein Enriched, All-Natural

Yogurt II-19

Next Proteins Introduces Two New Designer Whey Products II-19

Vermont Unveils High-Performance Coatings from Natural Whey

protein II-19

Strategic Corporate Developments II-20

Ingredia Group Acquires Kantner Ingredients II-20

Protient Merges with PGP International II-20

Spike Beverage Purchases Distribution Rights II-20

Pure Protein Collaborates with Empowered Media II-21

Green Meadows to Enter into Partnership with Arla Foods II-21

Sanchelima International Develops Technology for Whey Protein II-21

EB Performance Supplies PB & Whey Protein Bites™ through

Whole Foods Market® Outlets II-21

MSC Takes Over Mountain Lake Whey Processing Unit II-22

Medivisor Extends Albumax Marketing Agreement II-22

Milk Specialties Global Establishes Food Solutions Business

Division II-22

Select US Players II-23

Cargill, Inc. II-23

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. II-23

Davisco Foods International, Inc. II-23

Erie Foods International, Inc. II-24

Foremost Farms USA II-24

Glanbia Foods, Inc. II-24

Grande Custom Ingredients Group II-25

Hilmar Cheese Company II-25

Leprino Foods Company II-25

B.Market Analytics II-26

Table 16: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Whey

Proteins (Concentrates and Isolates) by Product Segment -

WPC-34, WPC-80 and WPI Markets Independently Analyzed with

Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2007

through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-26

Table 17: US Historic Review for Whey Proteins (Concentrates

and Isolates) by Product Segment - WPC-34, WPC-80 and WPI

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-27

Table 18: US 13-Year Perspective for Whey Proteins

(Concentrates and Isolates) by Product Segment - Percentage

Breakdown of Volume Sales for WPC-34, WPC-80 and WPI Markets

for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-28

Table 19: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Whey

Proteins (Concentrates and Isolates) by Product Segment -

WPC-34, WPC-80 and WPI Markets Independently Analyzed with

Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through

2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-29

Table 20: US Historic Review for Whey Proteins (Concentrates

and Isolates) by Product Segment - WPC-34, WPC-80 and WPI

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-29

Table 21: US 13-Year Perspective for Whey Proteins

(Concentrates and Isolates) by Product Segment - Percentage

Breakdown of Dollar Sales for WPC-34, WPC-80 and WPI Markets

for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-30

2. EUROPE II-31

A.Market Analysis II-31

Current and Future Analysis II-31

Whey Production and Exports Scenario II-31

Table 22: European Whey Powder Market (2007-2009):

Production in Thousand Tons (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-31

Table 23: European Whey Powder Market (2007-2009): Exports

in Thousand Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-31

Product Innovations/Introductions II-32

Equateq Launches Micro-Encapsulated Whey Powder II-32

Carbery to Unveil Nutritional Fortification Range II-32

Carbery Introduces New WPI for RTD Beverages II-32

Friesland Foods Domo Launches Hiprotal 60MP II-33

Carbery to Roll out Organic Product Range II-33

Strategic Corporate Developments II-33

Arla Foods to Acquire Friesland Foods Fresh Nijkerk II-33

SouthWest Cheese Joint Venture to Expand Southwest Cheese

Business II-34

Warrnambool and FrieslandCampina Establish Great Ocean

Ingredients Facility II-34

Volac Acquires INFORMED-SPORT Standard II-34

Friesland Foods Merges with Campina II-35

Glanbia Acquires Optimum Nutrition II-35

Arla Foods to Collaborate with Tine II-35

Arla Foods Invests in Milk Powder Venture II-35

Lactive and Friesland Foods Collaborate to Develop Advanced

Proteins II-36

Arla Foods Enters into Partnership with Euroserum II-36

Friesland Foods Domo Modifies Facility II-36

Select Players II-36

Arla Foods Amba (Denmark) II-36

Royal FrieslandCampina (Netherlands) II-37

DMV International BV (Netherlands) II-37

Glanbia PLC (Ireland) II-37

Valio Ltd. (Finland) II-38

B.Market Analytics II-39

Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Whey Proteins (Whey Powder) Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2006 through 2015

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-39

III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 43 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 50)

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Region/Country Players

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The United States 23

Canada 1

Europe 22

France 4

Germany 2

The United Kingdom 3

Spain 1

Rest of Europe 12

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 4

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) today addressed numerous misrepresentations made by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, which led workers at the company's Mott's plant in Williamson, N.Y., on strike last month.

DPS workers in Williamson enjoy significantly higher wages than the typical manufacturing employee in Western New York. According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation Survey conducted in 2009, the average hourly wage in the Rochester area for a production, transportation and material moving position was just over $14. Local Mott's employees were making an average of $21 an hour -- about 50 percent higher than the Rochester average. And during the previous three years, wages increased more than 10 percent.

Seeking a compensation package more consistent with local and industry standards, DPS negotiated in good faith with the union on a new agreement in 22 sessions -- some of which were federally mediated. The company's last, best and final offer kept wages unchanged if ratified by the April 15 expiration of the previous contract. After the deadline, the modified terms included a $1.50 per hour wage reduction, still keeping employee pay well above average for comparable jobs in the local market. Under the offer, benefits would also continue to be at least as good as those available to other DPS workers.

Bringing Williamson benefits in line with the rest of the company required several concessions, including freezing the pension for current workers. In addition, DPS asked to reduce the employer match on 401(k) from 5% to 4% - a market-competitive level that other DPS employees receive. Finally, the company offered the same competitive health plan that's available to the majority of DPS workers, which meant an increase to their co-pays and premiums. Employees would also still receive life, dental and disability insurance as well as a range of other optional benefits.

The union contends that a profitable company shouldn't seek concessions from its workers. This argument ignores the fact that, as a public company, Dr Pepper Snapple Group has a fiduciary responsibility to operate in the best interests of all of its constituents, recognizing that a profitable business attracts investment, generates jobs and builds communities. Dr Pepper Snapple Group is proud that Mott's has done that in Williamson for 55 years while also helping sustain a rich heritage of apple growing in New York.

As the strike continues, DPS is committed to meeting the needs of its customers, consumers, as well as its valued apple growers. The Williamson plant continues to operate with temporary help and other company employees while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service to produce the superior products for which the Mott's brand has been known since 1842.

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is the leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 9 of our 12 "power brands" are No. 1 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes Sunkist soda, 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Crush, Mott's, Squirt, Hawaiian Punch, Penafiel, Clamato, Schweppes, Venom Energy, Rose's and Mr & Mrs T mixers. To learn more about our iconic brands and Plano, Texas-based company, please visit www.drpeppersnapple.com.

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The country's first and only urban food, wine and spirits festival returns to San Francisco's Union Square for its second year.  The weeklong celebration will highlight Northern California's amazing bounty of ingredients, chefs, winemakers, spirits professionals, bartenders, restaurants, and wineries.

Produced by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association (GGRA) and sponsored by Visa Signature®, the culinary festival will take place throughout the city's restaurants and the Grand Tasting Tent, set once again on San Francisco's Union Square. The Westin St. Francis, Macy's, Williams-Sonoma and surrounding restaurants will also host a series of parties, classes, demonstrations, seminars and industry-only events throughout the week.

Taste:  At each of the four signature tent experiences, from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, the Grand Tasting Tent will feature tastes from over 30 acclaimed chefs and restaurants, including notables such as Charles Phan/Slanted Door, Melissa Perello,/Frances, and Craig Stoll, Delfina, to name a few.

Mix:  The City's best bartenders will source local ingredients and produce creating innovative and custom cocktails unique to San Francisco.  

Pair: Leading sommeliers, producers and vintners, will pour over 50 wines at each Grand Tasting Tent experience from Napa, Sonoma, Livermore, Lodi, and beyond.

Engage:  Between classes, the Grand Tasting Tent, and special events throughout the weekend—including parties devoted to pork and lamb—attendees will meet and mingle with notable chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders, and artisans, from Top Chef Masters Cindy Pawlcyn, Hubert Keller, Michael Chiarello and Elizabeth Falkner, to New York culinary stars David Burke and Daniel Humm, to boutique winemakers from throughout the region and locally-based, celebrated brewers.

What's New For 2010:  In addition to the Grand Tasting Tent and ancillary events, this year's festival will expand to a complete week with the introduction of SF Chefs Restaurant Week, designed to drive business directly to Bay Area restaurants.  Participating restaurants will offer their very own "SF Chefs 2010 Showcase Menus" designed to highlight the restaurant's concept, menu and the Chef's signature dishes.  

To benefit the Bay Area's restaurant industry, the GGRA will offer complimentary trade-only seminars throughout the week, covering topics such as service excellence, the social media explosion, and butchery.

All charitable proceeds garnered throughout the festival will benefit the Golden Gate Restaurant Association's Scholarship Foundation, an organization dedicated to encouraging and providing assistance to individuals who wish to further their education in pursuit of careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The San Francisco Foodbank and Project Open Hand will also benefit from select events.

SF Chefs 2010 is produced by the GGRA, in partnership with Visa Signature, Andrew Freeman & Co., Tannin Management, and Dominic Phillips Event Marketing.  

The GGRA asks that participants and attendees join them in making SF Chefs 2010 a zero waste event.

COMPLETE SCHEDULE AND TICKET PURCHASE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT www.SFChefs2010.com

SFChefs 2010 presented by Visa Signature®, is a food and wine event celebrating the bounty of Northern California. The main tasting tent will be in Union Square, where chefs, wine makers and distillers will offer an exploration of taste. Classes and seminars will offer interactive opportunities for the public to participate with culinary experts in an entertaining forum.

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We've paired a couple of the hottest local chefs with the hottest vehicles for the Cadillac Culinary Challenge. 

Join us for an exclusive media lunch and a chance to talk with local celebrity Chefs before they go to battle in the Cadillac Culinary Challenge.  After lunch, we'll walk to the event outside so you can take your spot at the judging table as the chefs go head-to-head in the Cadillac Culinary Challenge.  As a guest judge, you help decide which chef's dish reigns supreme as they battle to be the Cadillac of Chefs.

See video from General Motors at: http://inr.mediaseed.tv/oneClip_C_105/?feed=_uwTBCXijGoiesjfTmMnGYGaheymrnIF

Afterward, take the Cadillac Challenge.  Test drive the 2010 Cadillac SRX, then get behind the wheel of its Lexus and Mercedes competitors. We'll also have the CTS Sport Wagon with a competing BMW wagon and the Escalade Platinum Hybrid.  Cadillac is up for the challenge and we want you to be the judge.

Talk with the chefs, meet the Cadillac team and be the judge at the Cadillac Challenge! We've planned a great event and we hope you'll join us.

Check out www.cadillacchallenge.com for details and locations.

Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos at http://www.thenewsmarket.com.

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Longtime restaurant and hospitality veterans Jeremiah Higgins, Cobi Jones and Scott Leibfried are joining together to form HJL Restaurant Advisors Group, a new partnership that will counsel new and existing restaurant owners and management on how to improve their business. With 35 years of combined experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, the partners will advise restaurant entrepreneurs with developing restaurant concepts, preparing business plans, achieving operational efficiencies, as well as branding and marketing.

"Opening a restaurant can be one of the more challenging business ventures to undertake," said Higgins, HJL Group operations advisor and partner. "It takes as much passion and commitment as it does the right knowledge, especially of the best tools available. That's where HJL Group comes in. We look forward to sharing our combined knowledge and experience to help restaurants thrive."

Recent projects assisted by the HJL Group team include Marquee, Blush and Savoy in Santa Barbara, Calif., and Santa Monica Seafood Co. HJL Group is also opening a series of its own neighborhood joints throughout Southern California. The team recently successfully opened sports bar On The Side and will open Arch Rock Fish in July 2010, both in Santa Barbara.

Higgins, longtime involved in restaurant management and known for his contribution to the success of several Southern California restaurant hotspots, has opened more than a dozen restaurants. He brings 20 years of experience analyzing business drivers, designing operational systems, building staff, and developing cost-cutting and profit-building initiatives. As the operations advisor for HJL Group, Higgins oversees all aspects that help clients improve their daily operations.

Jones, the recently retired professional soccer player and current assistant coach for the LA Galaxy soccer team, is leadership advisor and partner with HJL Group. He brings valuable leadership and team development skills to HJL Group having served as team captain with the Galaxy and anchoring the team to its first championship in club history. He provides guidance and instruction on how to better lead the restaurant staff and build a cohesive team to optimize efficiencies and create the best possible customer experience. Jones is also partner in the very successful Magnolia restaurants located in Hollywood and downtown at LA Live.

Having served as executive chef at numerous high-profile restaurants, Chef Leibfried brings extensive expertise supervising all kitchen departments, developing menu and leveraging special events. He believes that every detail is important and demands the very best of ingredients. He serves as culinary advisor and partner for HJL, assisting restaurants in sourcing quality ingredients and creating menus that best represent their brand and personality. Leibfried also counsels on vendor selection and contract negotiation and is widely recognized for his regular role on the FOX network's hit shows "Hell's Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares" and roles on the Food Network. He brings his vast culinary expertise and experience working alongside many world-class chefs to the HJL team.

"Whether it's refreshing a menu, sharing and facilitating team building exercises, reviewing budgets or overseeing operational efficiencies, our goal is to help restaurant entrepreneurs and owners establish and grow the most successful business possible," said Leibfried. "We are confident we can continue to bring restaurants to the next level for future clients as well as our own restaurant ventures, including Arch Rock Fish."

To learn more about HJL Restaurant Advisors Group or to contact the team for a consultation, visit www.hjlrestaurantadvisors.com. Online tools to connect with HJL Group and Arch Rock Fish also include Facebook (www.Facebook.com/HJLGroup and www.Facebook.com/ArchRockFish) and Twitter (www.Twitter.com/HJLGroup or www.Twitter.com/ArchRockFish).

About HJL Restaurant Advisors Group

HJL Restaurant Advisors Group is a partnership between restaurant and hospitality veterans Jeremiah Higgins, Cobi Jones and Scott Leibfried. The group assists in creating successful restaurant businesses through concept development, business planning, brand development, team leadership, team building and more. For more information, visit www.hjlrestaurantadvisors.com, www.Facebook.com/HJLGroup or www.Twitter.com/HJLGroup.

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As the Windy City gears up for the 2010 Taste of Chicago, Zagat Survey today released its 2010/11 Chicago Restaurants Survey, covering 1,179 eateries in the Chicago and Milwaukee areas. This year, 5,701 local diners submitted their opinions on ZAGAT.com, incorporating a collective 830,000 meals worth of experience into the survey.

In addition to bookstores, the guide can be accessed on ZAGAT.com, ZAGAT TO GO for iPhone and iPad, and nru for Android. And through Zagat's partnership with Foursquare, the popular social-networking application, diners can unlock the Zagat Foodie badge by "checking-in" to Zagat-rated establishments. This means that diners now have access to Zagat ratings and reviews, restaurant information and Foursquare "check in" capability, all from the palm of their hands.

Results: Here are the statistical results of the current Chicago Restaurants Survey. The highlights relate to the impact of the slow economy and consumer attitudes towards "green" issues: