TORONTO, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - George Weston Limited ("Weston") (TSX: WN) announced today that its subsidiary, Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC, has agreed to purchase the Keystone Bakery business, a U.S. manufacturer and supplier of frozen cupcakes, donuts and cookies to in-store bakeries and food service channels for USD$185 million. Keystone Bakeries is comprised of three operating companies: Freed's Bakery of Manchester, NH, a leading supplier of frozen, fully finished iced cupcakes; Granny's Kitchens of Frankfort, NY, a leading supplier of pre-fried and thaw and sell donuts; and Heartland Baking of DuQuoin, IL, a specialty supplier of thaw-and-serve cookies. The transaction is subject to U.S. regulatory approval.

W. Galen Weston, the Chairman and President of Weston in announcing the transaction stated that "I am very pleased to welcome Keystone Bakeries and the employees of Freed's, Granny's and Heartland to the Weston Group. The combination of Keystone Bakery and Weston's baking operations in the United States and Canada will allow us to better serve our customers in the North American sweet baked goods sector."

George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company founded in 1882 and through its operating subsidiaries constitutes one of North America's largest food processing and distribution groups. Weston has two reportable operating segments: Weston Foods and Loblaw, which is operated by Loblaw Companies Limited. The Weston Foods operating segment is primarily engaged in the baking industry within North America. Loblaw is Canada's largest food distributor and a leading provider of general merchandise, drugstore and financial products and services.

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Native New Yorker, the sports-themed family restaurant franchise, announced today that the finale of the 2010 Battle of the Bone chicken wing eating contest is set for Saturday, August 28 at Chandler Harley Davidson, 6895 W. Chandler Boulevard in Chandler, Arizona. Doors open at 12 noon, with the main event scheduled for 4 p.m. A portion of the proceeds for the event will benefit the W. Steven Martin Police Toy Drive.

The finale is the culmination of the third annual contest in which contestants compete to eat the most Native New Yorker's legendary chicken wings, and will feature 25 contenders -- one winner representing each Native New Yorker location.  

There is no cover charge to attend the family-friendly finale, which features raffles and giveaways, a live broadcast by Roc and Manuch of FM Radio KUPD from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., plus food and beverages. There will also be a "Fire and Ice" competition, a police and fire wing eating contest, held at 3 p.m.

Native New Yorker's 2010 Battle of the Bone contest has been sponsored by Chandler Harley Davidson, Bud Light, The Fan AM 1060, Fanster.com, The Arizona Diamondbacks, Fox Sports Arizona, and FM Radio KUPD. The Grand Prize winner will receive a motorcycle valued at approximately $10,000 from Chandler Harley Davidson with options to upgrade. The second prize winner will receive Arizona Diamondbacks season tickets in the Lower Level for the 2011 season, valued at over $4000.

For more information, and to see an updated list of final qualifiers, please visit www.battleofthebone3.com.

About Native New Yorker

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, Native New Yorker is one of the fastest growing franchise restaurants featuring award-winning Buffalo-style chicken wings and traditional American sports-grill favorites. Winning numerous local, regional and statewide dining awards along the way, the restaurant has grown from one location into 21 popular sports-themed restaurants in Arizona. For more information, visit www.nativenewyorker.com.

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The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), in conjunction with its Associate Member Council (AMC), today awarded Henkel and Diamond Foods, Inc. the 2010 CPG Awards for Innovation and Creativity. Now in its eighth year, the award is given to companies that have demonstrated uncommon creativity, innovation, and have made a significant contribution to the industry knowledge base.

"The CPG Award not only recognizes innovation and creativity, but it also highlights emerging industry trends," said GMA President and CEO Pamela Bailey. "Diamond Foods and Henkel are exciting examples of companies that have focused on value and innovation to connect with consumers and positively impact the company's bottom line."

GMA evaluated applications in two manufacturer categories – those with more than $1 billion in sales and those with total sales of less than $1 billion.

Diamond Foods, Inc. took the Division A award for its Project Underdog strategy. The strategy challenged the Diamond team to find new ways to engage the consumer, respond to customer needs and work smarter. The goal of this new business approach was to define Emerald's role in keeping the category vibrant and relevant. The strategy worked to show the industry that brand variety supported overall category health.

By thinking big, but acting small, the strategy embraced bold ideas while focusing resources and yielded tangible results for trading partners. Retailers who increased their Emerald assortment grew their category almost twice as fast as retailers that did not. At the same time, Emerald itself achieved clear secondary leadership in the category, increasing total distribution by 34 percent, posting 46 percent sales growth and increasing category share by 200 basis points.

"Our experience with the strategy has energized and strengthened our commitment to support category health with innovation, invest every dollar where it counts and continually over-deliver for our consumers and our customers," said Michael J. Mendes, chairman, president and CEO, Diamond Foods, Inc. "We believe our culture and approach to innovation will continue to yield strong financial performance."

Henkel received the honor in Division B for revolutionizing the laundry industry with the launch of Purex® Complete 3-in-1® Laundry Sheets. The project, which spent more than five years in development, brought game changing innovation to a traditionally sedate category.

Unlike many past innovations, Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets won nearly 80 percent of their sales volume from other brands, and its premium price per load translated into tens of millions of new sales dollars, thus expanding the category. This success drove Henkel to lead laundry detergent category growth during the launch year.

"To sustain market share in a challenging economy, this product launch makes it clear that CPG companies have a compelling alternative to simply offering escalating discounts – innovation provides consumers with better options," said Greg Tipsord, senior vice president and general manager, Henkel Consumer Goods Inc. "Even value brands can offer greater value to dollar-conscious shoppers.  It's an important lesson that Henkel is fortunate to have learned, and one that the industry at-large can benefit from."  

"The award sub-committee was impressed with the overall quality and quantity of the submissions we received, which demonstrates that innovation and creativity are thriving in the CPG industry," said AMC CPG Award Subcommittee Chairman Phillip Friedman of QAD Inc.  "The resourcefulness demonstrated by Diamond and Henkel keeps our industry competitive and allows our industry to grow in a way that is cost-effective for the companies and compelling to the consumer."

The AMC presented Diamond and Henkel with the awards today at the GMA Executive Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Based in Washington, D.C., the Grocery Manufacturers Association is the voice of more than 300 leading food, beverage and consumer product companies that sustain and enhance the quality of life for hundreds of millions of people in the United States and around the globe.  

Founded in 1908, GMA is an active, vocal advocate for its member companies and a trusted source of information about the industry and the products consumers rely on and enjoy every day.  The association and its member companies are committed to meeting the needs of consumers through product innovation, responsible business practices and effective public policy solutions developed through a genuine partnership with policymakers and other stakeholders.  

In keeping with its founding principles, GMA helps its members produce safe products through a strong and ongoing commitment to scientific research, testing and evaluation and to providing consumers with the products, tools and information they need to achieve a healthy diet and an active lifestyle.  The food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry in the United States generates sales of $2.1 trillion annually, employs 14 million workers and contributes $1 trillion in added value to the economy every year. For more information, visit the GMA Web site at www.gmaonline.org.

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SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPU) ("SkyPeople" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of kiwifruit, apple, pear and other concentrated specialty fruit juices and manufacturer of Hedetang branded fruit beverages, today announced that it has closed its previously announced sale of 5,181,285 shares of its common stock at a price of $5.00 per share for approximately $25.9 million. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 777,193 shares to cover over-allotments, if any.

The Company received aggregate net proceeds of approximately $24 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company, not including the over-allotment option. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from this offering for capital expenditure, including improvements to the Huludao Wonder and Qiyiwangguo facilities.

Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, a subsidiary of Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: RODM), acted as sole book running manager for the offering.

These securities were offered and sold pursuant to a registration statement (File No. 333-166194) which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, 2010. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. Any offer of these securities will be solely by means of a prospectus included in the registration statement and any prospectus supplement that may be issued with respect to such offering. Copies of the final prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained for free by visiting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website at http://www.sec.gov . Alternatively, a copy of the prospectus related to this offering may be obtained from Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, Prospectus Department, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10020, telephone: 212-430-1710 or email: prospectus@rodm.com.

About SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc.

SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc., a Florida company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Pacific Industry Holding Group Co., Ltd., a Vanuatu company, holds 99% ownership interest in SkyPeople Juice Group Co., Ltd. ("SkyPeople (China)"). SkyPeople (China) is engaged in the production and sales of fruit juice concentrates (including fruit purees, fruit puree concentrates, and clear fruit juice concentrates), fruit beverages (including fruit juice beverages and fruit cider beverages), and other fruit related products (including primarily organic and non-organic fresh fruits, kiwifruit seeds and apple aroma) in and from the PRC. Its fruit juice concentrates are sold to domestic customers and exported directly or via distributors. Fruit juice concentrates are used as a basic ingredient component in the food industry. Its brand, Hedetang(TM), which is a registered trademark in the PRC, is positioned as a high quality, healthy and nutritious end-use juice beverage. For more information, please visit http://www.skypeoplefruitjuice.com .

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The Tic Tac® brand announced today the launch of their Shake, Share & Care program in support of Breast Cancer Awareness as well as all those affected by cancer.  As part of its six-year partnership with CancerCare, an organization focused on raising awareness of the affect cancer has on people with the illness, caregivers, loved ones and the bereaved, the Tic Tac® brand has made an initial donation of $100,000 to CancerCare as part of its commitment to the cause. Tic Tac® has also launched its official Facebook page to encourage fans to Shake, Share & Care by posting their kind acts in an effort to help the brand reach its goal of an additional $100,000 donation to the organization.

The Tic Tac® brand will contribute additional funds on behalf of consumers who get involved in an effort to spread CancerCare's mission of helping those affected by cancer. Fans are encouraged to visit www.facebook.com/tictacusa and share their acts of caring. For example, driving a patient to and from treatments or bringing a home cooked meal once a week to someone with cancer. For each person that shares their act of caring, the Tic Tac® brand will donate $5 to CancerCare, up to an additional $100,000(1).  

The kick-off of Shake, Share & Care also marks the introduction of the brand's limited edition Pink Grapefruit flavor Tic Tac® as part of the brand's ongoing support of CancerCare.

"We are delighted to partner with the Tic Tac® brand to help raise awareness and support for individuals affected by a cancer diagnosis," said Christina Wyman, Director of Corporate Relations at CancerCare. "Together, we hope the Shake, Share & Care program will go far in offering professional support services for anyone whose life has been affected by cancer." The limited edition Pink Grapefruit flavor will be available at select drug, grocery, mass merchandiser, warehouse club and convenience stores from August through October 2010.

"CancerCare is a remarkable organization, and the Tic Tac® brand is thrilled to continue its support of such a great cause," said Tic Tac® Category Manager Noah Szporn, of Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. "The Shake, Share & Care program not only raises money for a great cause, but allows consumers to share their inspiring stories to generate greater awareness of the effect cancer has on people's lives," Szporn added.  

To help bring the message of Shake, Share & Care to a broader audience, this August Tic Tac® will also be a supporting sponsor of the GBK Luxury Gift Suite in Honor of the 2010 EMMY Awards Nominees and Presenters. Tic Tac® and CancerCare know that cancer affects everyone, including celebrities and their families, which is why the brand is thrilled to be a part of the excitement surrounding the EMMY Awards. The suite will give celebrities and influencers the chance to upload their own acts of caring to the Tic Tac® brand Facebook page. In addition, each celebrity that visits the suite will walk by the Tic Tac® wall, a 8x12ft wall featuring a diamond pattern made entirely out of limited edition Pink Grapefruit and Freshmint flavor Tic Tac® mints.

About Tic Tac®

The Tic Tac® brand was launched in the U.S. in 1969 by the Italian confection manufacturer Ferrero and has been a leading mint brand for 40 years.  Tic Tac® is sold worldwide.  For more information, visit www.tictacusa.com.

About The Ferrero Company

The Ferrero Company was established in 1946 in Alba, Italy.  The company's first product was made with hazelnuts and cocoa, resulting in the base ingredients for the world's #1 selling sweet spread on the market today – Nutella® hazelnut spread.  Since then the company has grown to become one of the world's largest confectionery companies with a vast global portfolio that includes high-quality products such as Ferrero Rocher® chocolates, Ferrero Rondnoir® dark chocolates, Kinder® chocolates, Raffaello® confections and Tic Tac® mints.  Ferrero products are distributed globally throughout Europe, North America, Australia, Asia and South America.  For more information, visit www.ferrerousa.com.

About CancerCare

Founded in 1944, CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs including counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Last year, CancerCare provided individual help to more than 100,000 people in addition to the more than 1 million unique visitors to its Web sites. Find more detailed information about CancerCare programs at www.cancercare.org.

(1) Only one donation to Cancer Care per person/per act of caring.  Minimum guaranteed donation of $25,000 to Cancer Care.  Donation capped at $100,000.

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Just as the summer wanes and first signs of fall appear with kids heading back to school, September's International Self-Improvement Month arrives. Self-Improvement Month is a great opportunity to catch a breath and start healthy habits for improved wellness and spirit to last the entire year. PG tips black and green teas provide a myriad of health benefits that are sure to be an improvement.

As timeless and dependable as the first day of school, PG tips black and green teas are the educated beverage of choice for wellness focused individuals who seek to get as much goodness out of their tea as possible. A recent study presented by WellGen, Inc. suggests, if you're looking for high doses of healthful antioxidants, then fresh brewed tea (either hot or poured over iced) may be a healthier choice than bottled tea beverages. "There is a huge gap between perception that tea consumption is healthy and the actual amount of the healthful nutrients – polyphenols – found in bottled tea beverages. Our analysis of tea beverages found that the polypehenol content is extremely low," said study researcher Shiming Li.

Antioxidants, polyphenols, protect cells against damage from unstable free radical molecules. It is thought that antioxidants may play a role in preventing various diseases, including certain types of cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's, while supporting a strong healthy immune system.

Naturally pure and packed with fresh, crisp flavor, PG tips black and green teas are virtually fat-free and calorie-free, with half the caffeine of a typical cup of freshly brewed coffee and enjoying a cup of PG tips black tea is as easy as A-B-C. Simply pour hot water over the PG tips pyramid teabag and let set for only one minute. The flavors and the water will infuse instantly. The unique design of the PG tips teabag allows maximum water flow to infuse the tea. For a hint of sweet, add milk, honey, or lemon to taste. Now that's an Improvement!

For more information about PG tips please visit www.pgtipsusa.com. For media inquiries, please contact Lori Tullberg at 805-969-3744, www.christiecomm.com, or ltullberg@christiecomm.com.

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Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) today dedicated its innovative Biodigester system at its Mundimar S.A. facility in Guapiles, Costa Rica.  Joined by Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla, senior vice president for government affairs and corporate responsibility officer Manuel Rodriguez spoke about Chiquita's newest effort to promote sustainable operations and carbon neutrality.

"Chiquita's new Biodigester is at the forefront of our global sustainability efforts," said Rodriguez. "This technology enables us to harness the full energy potential of fruit materials that previously could not be captured. It provides a sustainable energy source for our facility, nutrient rich fertilizer for local farmers and filters processing water.  It benefits our company, our communities and our planet. The Biodigester is the latest demonstration of Chiquita's global citizenship and our drive to incorporate sustainability into everything we do."

"For Costa Rica to continue being the environmental leader it has become, and to strengthen our international position as defendants of the environment, we need to work in alliance with the private sector, especially with companies that guarantee clean energy and environmentally friendly industrial processes.  This is why I want to congratulate Chiquita for this new step on the right direction," said Costa Rican President Chinchilla.

Biodigester systems convert organic material into electrical and heat energy as well as produce valuable byproducts such as nutrient rich fertilizers.  Specifically, Chiquita's Biodigester utilizes excess fruit material and processing water from its operations to produce energy that is used by its Guapiles facility and fertilizer for use by local palm producers and farmers.  The unique "gravity utilizing" design of the Biodigester system allows for the circulation of processing water without using electricity, thereby creating a carbon neutral circulation process.

When commissioning the project, Chiquita insisted that the latest sustainable technologies be incorporated to ensure an optimal environmental impact was achieved. The Biodigester was designed by BioSinergia, an innovative company led by two graduates of EARTH University who devote their professional practice to the construction of environmentally sustainable systems.

Since the early 1990s, Chiquita has been a leader and pioneer in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility efforts including water conservation, reduced plastic use, and biodiversity.  Moreover, Chiquita was one of the first seven companies to join in the Costa Rican National Climate Change Strategy and has been a leader in developing globally recognized labor agreements and business practices that incorporate the core conventions of the International Labor Organization.

About Chiquita PFI (Process Fruit Ingredients) Mundimar

Mundimar S.A., established in Guapiles, Costa Rica, is a fully owned subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, Inc. and a leading global fruit ingredients processor.  The company processes more than 320 million pounds of bananas, pineapples, papayas, passion fruits and mangos used as ingredients by customers in more than 40 countries for the production and commercialization of fruit juices, smoothies, baby food, yogurts, bakery and other food items requiring the incorporation of natural tropical  fruit ingredients.  For more information, please visit www.chiquitapfi.com.

About Chiquita Brands International, Inc.

Chiquita Brands International, Inc. is a leading international marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and value-added food products – from energy-rich bananas and other fruits to nutritious blends of convenient green salads.  The company markets its healthy, fresh products under the Chiquita® and Fresh Express® premium brands and other related trademarks.  With annual revenues of $3.5 billion, Chiquita employs approximately 21,000 people and has operations in nearly 80 countries worldwide.  For more information, please visit www.chiquitabrands.com.

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Attorneys representing 500 striking employees at Coke filed a class action lawsuit against the Company yesterday for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) after Coke canceled the employees' health care. Five plaintiffs were named in the complaint.

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ERISA is the federal law that sets minimum standards for health plans in private industry to protect individuals covered under these plans.  

"My wife had a kidney transplant two years ago. When Coke cancelled our health care, they cut off her anti-rejection medication.  This shows me that Coke doesn't care about its employees," said Bill Mauhl, a 34-year Coke employee, who works in the company's production facility in Bellevue.

"In my almost twenty years of representing workers and unions in labor disputes, it's hard to think of any past instance where I have seen an employer retaliate against its striking workers in a manner as egregious as what the Coca-Cola Bottling Company has done here," said Dmitri Iglitzin, an attorney at Schwerin Campbell Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt, an employment law firm based in Seattle.

"Cutting off the medical benefits to more than 500 workers, knowing that many of them rely on those benefits on a day-to-day basis and will be irreparably harmed if they lose those benefits is a brutal, full-scale attack by Coke on its own workers," Iglitzin said.

Approximately 500 Coke employees in Western Washington went on strike on Monday over charges of employee surveillance, intimidation and bad faith bargaining.

Contract negotiations between the Union and Coke have been underway since April, but the Company refused to bargain for 10 weeks, and then began an aggressive campaign of unfair labor practices. The employees' contract expired on May 25, 2010.

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Striking Coke employees and supporters will converge on the Sounders game at Qwest field on Saturday to inform fans about Coke's attack on employee health care.  Coke cancelled health care for 500 of its employees without prior notification, after employees went on strike over the Company's refusal to bargain in good faith.

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"As a diabetic and a single mom whose son just broke his wrist, I am shocked that Coke would cancel our health care," said Darci Hall, a merchandiser who works at the Coke production facility in Bellevue.  "This is going to be a tremendous financial burden for me and my son."

"My wife is having issues with her liver and pancreas and has been in and out of the hospital for about six months," said Nate Foxley, a production worker at Coke's facility in Bellevue.  "She tried to fill a prescription and was told that our insurance had been cancelled."  

Coca-Cola is the "official soft drink partner" of Qwest Field.  Last Saturday, approximately 200 Coke employees engaged in an action at the Seahawks game at Qwest Field in an effort to raise awareness about Coke's proposals to eliminate health care for retirees, reduce employees' health benefits, and raise employees' premiums by 800 percent.

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If you don't want fast food and you don't want an expensive full service meal, a fast casual restaurant might be just the ticket. According to a recent Mintel foodservice report, the fast casual restaurant category accounted for estimated sales of $23 billion in 2010, up nearly 30% since 2006.

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Restaurants in this market claim to combine the quality of family casual with the convenience of fast food. At $6-12 per ticket, pricing falls between fast food and casual dining. Fast casual restaurants distinguish themselves from fast food through their modified table service, higher food quality, greater attention to healthful foods and, in some cases, availability of beer and wine.

"The relatively new fast casual category has fared well through the recession as people can see the added value in the food and atmosphere, despite the slightly higher price point," comments Eric Giandelone, director of foodservice research at Mintel. "The majority of restaurant-goers say quality is the most important determinant in their choice of a restaurant, which will continue to help this category grow."

Fast casual restaurants have not yet displaced fast food, casual dining, pizza or family dining restaurants, but this fairly young category makes its strongest statement during the lunch hour, with patronage levels almost equaling that of casual dining (26% of respondents have visited a fast casual restaurant in the past month and 28% a casual dining restaurant.) However, fast food still holds a strong lead with nearly 60% of Mintel respondents frequenting a fast food establishment for lunch within the past month.

According to Eric Giandelone, the main reason fast casual restaurants lag so far behind fast food is simply that there aren't as many of them. One of the most successful fast casual chains, Panera Bread, had 1,388 locations as of March 2010, meanwhile fast food leader, McDonald's had 10 times that number of restaurants in the US.

Nearly 30% of those surveyed cite the reason for not frequenting a fast casual restaurant in the past month as "there are no/not many fast casual restaurants by me." Just over a quarter of respondents (26%) claim they are too expensive and 22% prefer a regular wait staff when they dine out.

*For more information on Fast Casual restaurant segments, menu analysis or interview requests, contact: press@mintel.com

About Mintel

Mintel is a leading global supplier of consumer, product and media intelligence. For more than 38 years, Mintel has provided insight into key worldwide trends, offering exclusive data and analysis that directly impacts client success. With offices in Chicago, New York, London, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo, Mintel has forged a unique reputation as a world-renowned business brand. For more information on Mintel, please visit www.mintel.com. Follow Mintel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mintelnews

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Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today launched a new way for Baskin-Robbins Facebook fans to earn free scoops of ice cream.  For a limited time, Baskin-Robbins Facebook fans can sign up for "Group Scoop" on Facebook™ and either start their own group or join someone else's.  Once the number of people in a "Group Scoop" group reaches 31, the organizer and all 30 additional members will receive a coupon for a free 2.5 oz scoop of ice cream or a 3 oz swirl of Soft Serve®.

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"Group Scoop is a fun way for our fans to enjoy a free scoop of Baskin-Robbins ice cream with their Facebook friends, even if they are miles apart," said David Nagel, Baskin-Robbins Director of Brand Excitement.  "Groups of 31 Facebook Fans will be able to enjoy a scoop of their favorite flavor, on us.  We're very excited to offer this exciting promotion on Facebook."

Group Scoop coupon recipients can print out their one-time coupon and present it at any participating Baskin-Robbins for their free scoop.  They are not required to present their coupons together to take part in the promotion.  

To learn more about Group Scoop, visit the Baskin-Robbins Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BaskinRobbins, visit the Baskin-Robbins home page at www.BaskinRobbins.com or follow Baskin-Robbins on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BaskinRobbins.

About Baskin-Robbins

Named the top ice cream and frozen dessert franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine's 31st annual Franchise 500® ranking, Baskin-Robbins is the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops.  Baskin-Robbins creates and markets innovative, premium ice cream, specialty frozen desserts and beverages, providing quality and value to consumers at more than 6,000 retail shops in 33 countries.  Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by two ice cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more than 1,000 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious treats.  Headquartered in Canton, Mass., Baskin-Robbins is part of the Dunkin' Brands, Inc. family of companies.  For further information, visit www.baskinrobbins.com.

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Just as the summer wanes and first signs of fall appear with kids heading back to school, September's International Self-Improvement Month arrives. Self-Improvement Month is a great opportunity to catch a breath and start healthy habits for improved wellness and spirit to last the entire year. PG tips black and green teas provide a myriad of health benefits that are sure to be an improvement.

As timeless and dependable as the first day of school, PG tips black and green teas are the educated beverage of choice for wellness focused individuals who seek to get as much goodness out of their tea as possible. A recent study presented by WellGen, Inc. suggests, if you're looking for high doses of healthful antioxidants, then fresh brewed tea (either hot or poured over iced) may be a healthier choice than bottled tea beverages. "There is a huge gap between perception that tea consumption is healthy and the actual amount of the healthful nutrients – polyphenols – found in bottled tea beverages. Our analysis of tea beverages found that the polypehenol content is extremely low," said study researcher Shiming Li.

Antioxidants, polyphenols, protect cells against damage from unstable free radical molecules. It is thought that antioxidants may play a role in preventing various diseases, including certain types of cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's, while supporting a strong healthy immune system.

Naturally pure and packed with fresh, crisp flavor, PG tips black and green teas are virtually fat-free and calorie-free, with half the caffeine of a typical cup of freshly brewed coffee and enjoying a cup of PG tips black tea is as easy as A-B-C. Simply pour hot water over the PG tips pyramid teabag and let set for only one minute. The flavors and the water will infuse instantly. The unique design of the PG tips teabag allows maximum water flow to infuse the tea. For a hint of sweet, add milk, honey, or lemon to taste. Now that's an Improvement!

For more information about PG tips please visit www.pgtipsusa.com. For media inquiries, please contact Lori Tullberg at 805-969-3744, www.christiecomm.com, or ltullberg@christiecomm.com.

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Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) today dedicated its innovative Biodigester system at its Mundimar S.A. facility in Guapiles, Costa Rica.  Joined by Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla, senior vice president for government affairs and corporate responsibility officer Manuel Rodriguez spoke about Chiquita's newest effort to promote sustainable operations and carbon neutrality.

"Chiquita's new Biodigester is at the forefront of our global sustainability efforts," said Rodriguez. "This technology enables us to harness the full energy potential of fruit materials that previously could not be captured. It provides a sustainable energy source for our facility, nutrient rich fertilizer for local farmers and filters processing water.  It benefits our company, our communities and our planet. The Biodigester is the latest demonstration of Chiquita's global citizenship and our drive to incorporate sustainability into everything we do."

"For Costa Rica to continue being the environmental leader it has become, and to strengthen our international position as defendants of the environment, we need to work in alliance with the private sector, especially with companies that guarantee clean energy and environmentally friendly industrial processes.  This is why I want to congratulate Chiquita for this new step on the right direction," said Costa Rican President Chinchilla.

Biodigester systems convert organic material into electrical and heat energy as well as produce valuable byproducts such as nutrient rich fertilizers.  Specifically, Chiquita's Biodigester utilizes excess fruit material and processing water from its operations to produce energy that is used by its Guapiles facility and fertilizer for use by local palm producers and farmers.  The unique "gravity utilizing" design of the Biodigester system allows for the circulation of processing water without using electricity, thereby creating a carbon neutral circulation process.

When commissioning the project, Chiquita insisted that the latest sustainable technologies be incorporated to ensure an optimal environmental impact was achieved. The Biodigester was designed by BioSinergia, an innovative company led by two graduates of EARTH University who devote their professional practice to the construction of environmentally sustainable systems.

Since the early 1990s, Chiquita has been a leader and pioneer in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility efforts including water conservation, reduced plastic use, and biodiversity.  Moreover, Chiquita was one of the first seven companies to join in the Costa Rican National Climate Change Strategy and has been a leader in developing globally recognized labor agreements and business practices that incorporate the core conventions of the International Labor Organization.

About Chiquita PFI (Process Fruit Ingredients) Mundimar

Mundimar S.A., established in Guapiles, Costa Rica, is a fully owned subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, Inc. and a leading global fruit ingredients processor.  The company processes more than 320 million pounds of bananas, pineapples, papayas, passion fruits and mangos used as ingredients by customers in more than 40 countries for the production and commercialization of fruit juices, smoothies, baby food, yogurts, bakery and other food items requiring the incorporation of natural tropical  fruit ingredients.  For more information, please visit www.chiquitapfi.com.

About Chiquita Brands International, Inc.

Chiquita Brands International, Inc. is a leading international marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and value-added food products – from energy-rich bananas and other fruits to nutritious blends of convenient green salads.  The company markets its healthy, fresh products under the Chiquita® and Fresh Express® premium brands and other related trademarks.  With annual revenues of $3.5 billion, Chiquita employs approximately 21,000 people and has operations in nearly 80 countries worldwide.  For more information, please visit www.chiquitabrands.com.

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Attorneys representing 500 striking employees at Coke filed a class action lawsuit against the Company yesterday for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) after Coke canceled the employees' health care. Five plaintiffs were named in the complaint.

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ERISA is the federal law that sets minimum standards for health plans in private industry to protect individuals covered under these plans.  

"My wife had a kidney transplant two years ago. When Coke cancelled our health care, they cut off her anti-rejection medication.  This shows me that Coke doesn't care about its employees," said Bill Mauhl, a 34-year Coke employee, who works in the company's production facility in Bellevue.

"In my almost twenty years of representing workers and unions in labor disputes, it's hard to think of any past instance where I have seen an employer retaliate against its striking workers in a manner as egregious as what the Coca-Cola Bottling Company has done here," said Dmitri Iglitzin, an attorney at Schwerin Campbell Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt, an employment law firm based in Seattle.

"Cutting off the medical benefits to more than 500 workers, knowing that many of them rely on those benefits on a day-to-day basis and will be irreparably harmed if they lose those benefits is a brutal, full-scale attack by Coke on its own workers," Iglitzin said.

Approximately 500 Coke employees in Western Washington went on strike on Monday over charges of employee surveillance, intimidation and bad faith bargaining.

Contract negotiations between the Union and Coke have been underway since April, but the Company refused to bargain for 10 weeks, and then began an aggressive campaign of unfair labor practices. The employees' contract expired on May 25, 2010.

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Today the Natural Products Association (NPA) is filing an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court defending the dietary supplement industry against an overreaching and potentially damaging decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

The case, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. v. Siracusano, presents the critical question of whether mere nondisclosure of adverse event reports (AERs) can give rise to liability under federal securities laws – even when those reports are not statistically significant. In an unprecedented decision, the Ninth Circuit held that the answer is "yes," and permitted a class action lawsuit to proceed. 

"While the case involves an over-the-counter product, there are clear implications for the supplement industry, especially as the reporting requirements for OTCs and supplements were enacted in the same piece of legislation," said John Gay, Executive Director and CEO of the Natural Products Association. "In this brief, we were able to focus on our industry's perspective, and bring to bear NPA's experience with the legislative history of the law that created the AER system."

"The decision is wrong because evaluation of safety signals is a scientific judgment ultimately made by the FDA. Companies cannot possibly guess in advance what will be deemed adequate disclosure years later in collateral litigation," said Scott Bass, of NPA's counsel Sidley Austin LLP. "The statute explicitly states that AERs are not proof of causation."

"The practical consequence of the Ninth Circuit's decision, if it is not reversed, is that manufacturers of dietary supplements very likely will be forced to disclose all AERs, however insignificant, in order to avoid meritless – but expensive – strike suits against the supplement industry," said Jonathan Cohn, who authored the brief for Sidley Austin. 

"The Ninth Circuit's action is not good for manufacturers, not good for consumers, and just is not good law. We hope the Supreme Court will agree," said Gay.

The Natural Products Association (NPA), founded in 1936, is the largest and oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to the natural products industry, representing more than 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements, and health/beauty aids. As the leading voice of the natural products industry, the NPA's mission is to advocate for the rights of consumers to have access to products that will maintain and improve their health, and for the rights of retailers and suppliers to sell these products. Visit www.NPAInfo.org.

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On Monday, August 30th Hooters will introduce 4 new menu items available on the fall seasonal limited time offer menu.  This traditionally football themed menu includes a variety of hamburger and sandwich options and also features Hooters spokesperson and college football analyst Lee Corso.  

Hooters football menu includes: Speedway Sandwich, grilled chicken breast smothered in Hooters Daytona sauce and topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and green onions served on a ciabatta roll; Baja Burger, Hooters 1/2 pound burger topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and jalapenos with an ancho chipotle sauce; Nacho Ordinary Burger, 1/2 pound burger topped with chili, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream; and BBQ Sandwich, Hooters BBQ pork sandwich turned up a notch and topped with coleslaw and onion tanglers, served on a ciabatta roll and sweet potato fries.

"For this fall menu we developed some great tailgating classics that include a new pulled pork sandwich and a BBQ chicken sandwich," stated Scott Kinsey, Hooters Chef and Director of R&D.  "We also added the Baja Burger and a Nacho Burger, which are new offerings in the ever so popular burger craze. The four sandwiches really put some punch in our fall menu."

Hooters of America, Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 460 Hooters restaurants in 44 states and 29 foreign countries.  The first Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida.  Hooters is well-known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters nearly world famous chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls.  For more information about Hooters visit www.hooters.com.  

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The National "got milk?®" Milk Mustache Mobile Tour is crossing the country from March to September to help celebrate those special moments that families share around the dinner table and show moms that serving milk at dinnertime is an easy, and affordable, way to help make sure their families get the nutrition they need.  

Traveling to 75 cities nationwide, the "Milk the Moment" Tour features a variety of fun and educational activities for the entire family. The tour also offers moms a chance to share how they "milk the moment" at dinnertime for a chance to win an unforgettable family dinner experience with Milk Mustache celebrity and chef Tyler Florence.

"Taking the time to bring the family together and setting the dinner table with lowfat milk can help moms build a strong family," said Vivien Godfrey, CEO of the Milk Processor Education Program. "With the 'Milk the Moment' Tour, we're traveling coast-to-coast to bring tips and ideas for making the most of that important time together and reinforcing why milk – with its unique combination of key vitamins and minerals – is the perfect accompaniment to any meal."

Benefits of Family Dinner Time

Studies show that when kids eat dinner with their families, they're more likely to have nutritious diets, healthier weights and do better in school. Research also shows that they have higher fruit, vegetable and calcium intakes than their peers.  

However, many Americans are still not regularly sitting down for dinner together – and when they are, the nutrient value of the meal may be lacking, especially when it comes to what's in their glass. In recent years, soft drinks and sugary fruit drinks have been edging out milk at mealtime, but these drinks do not provide the nutrients families need.

Milk is not only the leading food source of calcium and vitamin D, important for strong bones, it's also a good source of high-quality protein for lean muscle and B vitamins for energy. Studies also show that moms who drink milk are more likely to have daughters that drink milk; so every glass on the table should be filled with milk. At about 25 cents a glass, milk is a simple and affordable way to deliver the nutrition your family needs – so you can savor the moments that really matter.

"Milk the Moment" To Win

The Milk Mustache Mobile "Milk the Moment" Tour has taken to America's streets to encourage families to set the dinner table with naturally nutrient-rich milk. This year, the tour will help celebrate family dinners and invite moms to share how they make the most of time together around the table. Do your kids pour each family member a glass of milk? Or does your family do a milk toast to start off every meal? Event attendees can enter the national "Milk the Moment" contest by sharing how they "milk the moment" with their family for a chance to win a trip to San Francisco to have a family dinner with the latest Milk Mustache celebrity and chef Tyler Florence. To enter, Providence residents can visit the tour at various events from August 29 to 30, including:

Family Fun Activities

Also, as a partner of this year's tour, the NFL and the National Dairy Council's (NDC) Fuel Up to Play 60 program will offer Providence kids the opportunity at each event to participate in a fun, dinner-themed football toss activity that teaches kids the importance of getting enough exercise and eating right. The youth-led program empowers children and teens to take charge of their health and work with school leaders to create more opportunities for 60 minutes of daily physical activity and to make more healthy foods available. Also, residents who stop by the mobile tour have a chance to win great prizes and experience free, interactive activities including: an interactive display that puts milk head-to-head with other dinnertime beverage choices, milk samples from your local dairies Garelick Farms and Guida-Seibert Dairy Company, and Milk Mustache photos.  

For more information on the importance of serving milk at the dinner table and the National Milk Mustache "got milk?®" Campaign visit whymilk.com, fan us on Facebook at Facebook.com/MilkMustache or follow us on Twitter @MilkMustache.

About the National Milk Mustache "got milk? ®" Campaign

The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation's milk processors, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board, through MilkPEP, runs the National Milk Mustache "got milk?®" Campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the health benefits of milk. For more information, go to www.whymilk.com. Deutsch, A Lowe and Partners Company, is the creative agency for the National Milk Mustache "got milk?®" Campaign.

About National Dairy Council

National Dairy Council® (NDC) is the nutrition research, education and communications arm of Dairy Management Inc™. On behalf of U.S. dairy farmers, NDC provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier society, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers and media. Established in 1915, NDC is dedicated to educating the public on the health benefits of consuming milk and milk products throughout a person's lifespan. For more information, visit www.nationaldairycouncil.org.

About Fuel Up to Play 60

Fuel Up to Play 60 is a youth-led social marketing initiative designed to help prevent childhood obesity and help youth develop life-long healthy eating and daily physical activity habits. As part of the program, student teams work with adult leaders in each school to make kid-appealing, good-tasting, nutrient-rich foods more available. They also create opportunities for daily physical activity, such as walking clubs and after-school sports and dance clubs. Fuel Up to Play 60 encourages kids to get involved and make changes that will help make their schools healthier places. The program reaches youth directly and engages their help in leading and inspiring their friends. The United States Department of Agriculture, NFL and National Dairy Council are partners in the program, and it is further supported by several health and nutrition organizations: Action for Healthy Kids, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dietetic Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Medical Association and School Nutrition Association.  Visit FuelUpToPlay60.com to learn more.

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Just as the summer wanes and first signs of fall appear with kids heading back to school, September's International Self-Improvement Month arrives. Self-Improvement Month is a great opportunity to catch a breath and start healthy habits for improved wellness and spirit to last the entire year. PG tips black and green teas provide a myriad of health benefits that are sure to be an improvement.

As timeless and dependable as the first day of school, PG tips black and green teas are the educated beverage of choice for wellness focused individuals who seek to get as much goodness out of their tea as possible. A recent study presented by WellGen, Inc. suggests, if you're looking for high doses of healthful antioxidants, then fresh brewed tea (either hot or poured over iced) may be a healthier choice than bottled tea beverages. "There is a huge gap between perception that tea consumption is healthy and the actual amount of the healthful nutrients – polyphenols – found in bottled tea beverages. Our analysis of tea beverages found that the polypehenol content is extremely low," said study researcher Shiming Li.

Antioxidants, polyphenols, protect cells against damage from unstable free radical molecules. It is thought that antioxidants may play a role in preventing various diseases, including certain types of cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's, while supporting a strong healthy immune system.

Naturally pure and packed with fresh, crisp flavor, PG tips black and green teas are virtually fat-free and calorie-free, with half the caffeine of a typical cup of freshly brewed coffee and enjoying a cup of PG tips black tea is as easy as A-B-C. Simply pour hot water over the PG tips pyramid teabag and let set for only one minute. The flavors and the water will infuse instantly. The unique design of the PG tips teabag allows maximum water flow to infuse the tea. For a hint of sweet, add milk, honey, or lemon to taste. Now that's an Improvement!

For more information about PG tips please visit www.pgtipsusa.com. For media inquiries, please contact Lori Tullberg at 805-969-3744, www.christiecomm.com, or ltullberg@christiecomm.com.

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YWaiter (www.ywaiter.com) allows hungry diners to interact with full service, fast casual, takeout and delivery oriented restaurants anywhere in the United States. Customers can order food and beverages from their favorite restaurants and bars on their time, directly from their Smartphone. Foodies can place an order; add drinks or desserts, and checkout securely using stored credit card information – all at their convenience. And now, Phoenix-based technology firm Mobile Bytes L.L.C. has made affordable branded Smartphone apps readily available with their YWaiter White-Label Program. Through this innovative technology service, restaurant owners can now offer their customers a complete Smartphone restaurant experience, a true branded custom app at a fraction of the cost, even for eating and drinking establishments with small marketing budgets that simply don't have the money -- or resources -- to launch their own app.

"YWaiter allows a restaurant to escape the $100,000 + price point that it would cost to build their own app," relates YWaiter President/CEO Dan Calderone. "When you compare the cost, hassle and time of building your own app, versus the simplicity of buying the white label service through us, it really makes economic sense."

YWaiter is PCI-DSS certified and all transactions are completely secure. The app is available on iPhone and Android platforms and it's location aware, allowing restaurants to be listed and sorted based on proximity to the customer. YWaiter White-Label offers restaurants the ability to license their own custom branded version of YWaiter while simultaneously being a part of the overall YWaiter experience. Consumers using YWaiter White-Label get the same YWaiter experience limited only to restaurants under the custom brand.

Pie Zanos Gourmet Pizza Kitchen in Glendale Arizona was the first to go live, offering deliciously quick, gourmet pizzas to famished customers, fully branded with Owner Jayce Elliston's requested information, but seamlessly run on the backend with YWaiter's proven technology. Each restaurant that signs up for White-Label will receive their service customized to their brand and YWaiter will handle all updates, and customers will still be able to enjoy the one of a kind YWaiter promotional offers.

"As an owner, it comes down to who do you trust?" notes Elliston. "As far as building my own app, I wouldn't even know where to begin. There are $99 apps out there, but what kind of support do you receive? With YWaiter's White-Label service, I have the comfort level of a company that supports restaurants – they want to build a long-term relationship with me and my establishment."

YWaiter is available at the iTunes App Store and the Android Market, and is free to download. For additional information on becoming a part of the YWaiter White-Label app program, visit www.ywaiter.com or call (602) 492-4837 [602-4WAITER].

Mobile Bytes L.L.C. of Phoenix, Arizona. Mobile Bytes is owned and operated by a team of professional software entrepreneurs with years of experience developing mobile applications for the transportation industry. Mobile Bytes' goal is to bring this experience to the restaurant industry by developing innovative mobile software designed to save restaurants and consumers time and money. The future of application software is mobile and Mobile Bytes is positioned to provide full scale applications in this exciting space. Contact us today at www.ywaiter.com or (602) 492-4837 [602-4WAITER] and find out more about what we do, but more importantly, what we can do for your company.

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Dan Cassidy, President and CEO of KeyImpact Sales & Systems, Inc., the leading food service sales agency, and Marc Zitek, President and owner of F&S Sales, Inc., issued a shared announcement today of their intent to merge the two food service sales agencies.

F&S Sales, Inc. was originally formed under the direction of Marc Zitek in 1979 in Denver, Co. as the food service division of retail broker Snider-Hayes-Hurd. In 1989, F&S Sales was purchased from Snider-Hayes-Hurd by Zitek. In 1998, F&S expanded its resources by acquiring Area Marketing, then owned by Richard McDowell, and subsequently grew once again in 2002, by purchasing Sales West, then owned by Larry Daly.

Currently F&S is managed by President Marc Zitek who has 37 years of experience in the food service industry. Other management partners include Vice President Nancy Dankert (28 years food service experience) and Vice President Larry Daly (35 years food service experience).

F&S Sales, Inc., headquartered in Denver, Co., serves the Colorado and Wyoming markets with a staff of 16 full-time and two part-time employees.

"We're very happy to be part of the KeyImpact organization," said F&S President Marc Zitek.  "They are growing significantly and have a wealth of resources dedicated to serving their customers and providing tremendous value to their principals."

"This merger with F&S continues our move westward," said KeyImpact President Dan Cassidy. "It gives us a much-desired presence in the mountain west area, and also brings a lot of quality people into our organization.  We share a number of cultural priorities with F&S – customer service, high integrity, accountability, preparation, and planning – and they will be an excellent fit with our entire company."

KeyImpact Sales & Systems, Inc. was formed in 2002 and focused on the Baltimore/Washington, Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey markets.  KeyImpact has expanded its total footprint to include 34 sales agencies serving customers in 30 states with 39 different offices. This latest merger with F&S strengthens KeyImpact's western U.S. presence, and furthers KeyImpact's strategy to become a top sales agency in every market in which KeyImpact does business.

KeyImpact Sales & Systems, Inc. is the leading food service sales agency with a proven track record of delivering results with speed to market for its business partners. Through a best-in-class selling and service approach and a growing nationwide presence, KeyImpact combines its local operator, distributor, educational and chain account relationships to create efficiencies for the leading brand companies. An ESOP comprised of 600+ employee owners; KeyImpact provides a full range of products, including food, supermarket and packaging & supplies.  For more information, visit www.kisales.com.

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Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has taken action to punish 500 striking workers in Western Washington by cancelling their health care benefits, even though the employees have already paid their share of their premiums through the end of August.

Coke employees, who went on strike on Monday over the Company's refusal to bargain in good faith, reported the loss of their benefits after they had tried to fill prescriptions at local pharmacies and hospitals. One employee, who said he preferred not to be identified for fear of retaliation from the Company, said he faced an $8,000 medical bill for a prescription to treat a chronic, life-threatening illness.

"This further demonstrates Coke's ruthless business model that puts corporate profits over the health and well-being of its own hardworking employees," said Tracey A. Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 117 and the lead negotiator for Washington Teamsters United.

Striking Coke employees said they expected to have health care coverage at least through the end of August since the Company had already deducted the employees' share of the premium for their medical plan.

Negotiations between Coke and Washington Teamsters United have been underway since April, but the company refused to bargain with the Union for over 10 weeks, and then began an aggressive campaign of unfair labor practices.  The Union has filed charges against Coke for bad faith bargaining over the Company's insistence on eliminating health care for retirees, reducing its employees' health care benefit, and increasing the share of their employees' health care premiums by 800 percent.  

Pepsi and Safeway Beverage, the other large beverage companies in the area, negotiated contracts with the Teamsters this year that did not include huge health care premium increases or the elimination of retiree medical benefits.

In 2009, the Coca-Cola Company's revenues were over $30 billion. The Coca-Cola Co. employs 92,800 worldwide. CCE's revenues were over $21 billion. CCE employs 70,000 worldwide. Washington Teamsters United, which includes Teamsters Local Unions 38, 117, 174, 252, 313, and 589, represents approximately 500 Coke employees at six Western Washington area locations, in Bellevue, Marysville, Fife, Tacoma, Aberdeen and Bremerton.

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American Licorice Company, one of the original licorice manufacturers in the US candy industry, today announced the Red Vines World of Sharing, an interactive contest designed to spread positive messages around the planet. Every person who leaves a positive message on the website will help to grow a giant chain of Red Vines® Licorice that will circle the globe beginning and ending at the Red Vines candy factory near San Francisco, CA.  Every message is also automatically entered to win weekly prizes as well as the grand prize of a $5,000 voucher good for a trip around the world. Submissions in the contest will be accepted starting today.

Designed in conjunction with creative partner Dentsu America Inc., the Red Vines World of Sharing uses an innovative mash-up of Google Maps that allows visitors to hover over the planet and zoom down over the locations that the Vine is crossing as it circles the globe. Highly integrated with Twitter and Facebook, the site enables users to easily log in using their email or Facebook Connect and leave whatever short positive message comes to mind. As the Vine goes around the world, it will award users 240 4 lb. jars of Red Vines Licorice, 24 Prize packs with Red Vines Candy and Gear, and one grand prize.

"The World of Sharing is all about exchanging positive messages to set off a chain reaction of good will and happiness around the planet," said Michael Kelly, Consumer Communications Manager at American Licorice Company.  "We're having so much fun with our friends on Facebook and Twitter that we wanted to give something back with this once in the lifetime opportunity to get out and see the entire world on us."

"Red Vines is all about sharing, which is why the ad campaign line has been 'The world could use a little more Red Vines'," said Mike Parise, EVP General Manager of Dentsu America's LA office. "When American Licorice asked us to develop an idea to support its growing social media effort, the World of Sharing was a natural extension of the campaign."

The Red Vines World of Sharing is open to users age 18 and over. Complete rules are available at www.redvines.com/world-of-sharing.

About American Licorice Company

An industry leader in manufacturing and marketing candy products, the American Licorice Company is one of the original licorice manufacturers in the US candy industry.  Since its establishment in 1914, American Licorice has brought happiness to consumers with their Red Vines®, Snaps®, Sour Punch®, Super Ropes®, Extinguisher® and Natural Vines® candy. Additional information is available online at www.americanlicorice.com.

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Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has taken action to punish 500 striking workers in Western Washington by cancelling their health care benefits, even though the employees have already paid their share of their premiums through the end of August.

Coke employees, who went on strike on Monday over the Company's refusal to bargain in good faith, reported the loss of their benefits after they had tried to fill prescriptions at local pharmacies and hospitals. One employee, who said he preferred not to be identified for fear of retaliation from the Company, said he faced an $8,000 medical bill for a prescription to treat a chronic, life-threatening illness.

"This further demonstrates Coke's ruthless business model that puts corporate profits over the health and well-being of its own hardworking employees," said Tracey A. Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 117 and the lead negotiator for Washington Teamsters United.

Striking Coke employees said they expected to have health care coverage at least through the end of August since the Company had already deducted the employees' share of the premium for their medical plan.

Negotiations between Coke and Washington Teamsters United have been underway since April, but the company refused to bargain with the Union for over 10 weeks, and then began an aggressive campaign of unfair labor practices.  The Union has filed charges against Coke for bad faith bargaining over the Company's insistence on eliminating health care for retirees, reducing its employees' health care benefit, and increasing the share of their employees' health care premiums by 800 percent.  

Pepsi and Safeway Beverage, the other large beverage companies in the area, negotiated contracts with the Teamsters this year that did not include huge health care premium increases or the elimination of retiree medical benefits.

In 2009, the Coca-Cola Company's revenues were over $30 billion. The Coca-Cola Co. employs 92,800 worldwide. CCE's revenues were over $21 billion. CCE employs 70,000 worldwide. Washington Teamsters United, which includes Teamsters Local Unions 38, 117, 174, 252, 313, and 589, represents approximately 500 Coke employees at six Western Washington area locations, in Bellevue, Marysville, Fife, Tacoma, Aberdeen and Bremerton.

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Go Healthy, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GOHE) announced that the company has signed retained dbbmckennon to provide accounting and technical advisory services.  dbbmckennon is a full-service, Certified Public Accounting firm, established to provide tax, attestation and consulting services to individuals and businesses through their two offices located in Southern California. The company's partners have represented hundreds of small businesses and audited hundreds of smaller reporting public companies in the United States and abroad.  For additional information on dbbmckennon, please visit http://www.dbbmckennon.com/

Jim Price, CEO of Go Healthy, Inc., states, "As we continue to build this company and strengthen its roots, we felt that dbbmckennon was an excellent choice to handle the company's accounting and technical advisory duties.  They are based in Orange County, California and their offices are in close proximity to our corporate office in San Diego.  dbbmckennon has extensive experience working with public companies and we look forward to the guidance that they will give us."

About Go Healthy, Inc.

Go Healthy is an innovative nutritional supplement corporation founded on the great tasting products created by the late Dr. J. Robert Cade, the inventor of Gatorade®. These natural products are at the core of the cholesterol solution, general nutrition, and energy and muscle recovery. Cholesterade® and the Go!® Energy Recovery Shakes and Bars are widely recommended by experts in the medical community and selected by major university and pro athletic departments. Gatorade® is a registered trademark of Stokely-Van Camp, Inc. Go Healthy, Inc. is not affiliated with Gatorade® or Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.

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This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. In this context, forward-looking statements may address the Company's expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "seeks," "will," and other terms with similar meaning. These forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Although the Company believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can provide no assurances that these assumptions will prove to be correct. All forward-looking statements in this press release are expressly qualified by such cautionary statements, risks, and uncertainties, and by reference to the underlying assumptions.

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Burger King Corp. (NYSE: BKC) today announced the winner of the BK® NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) five-month, 41-city national tour. Excited fans from all over the country sent in their votes and crowned Shane Wise of Warrensburg, Missouri the winner of the competition.  

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"BK® NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) was the biggest tour in the history of the BURGER KING® brand and provided consumers with broad-based access to not only what is happening in the basketball world, but also in urban communities across the U.S.," said Patricia Trevino, director, promotions and multicultural marketing, BKC. "We recognize the importance of giving back and this tour was the ideal opportunity for us to showcase our  community service initiatives in each of the participating cities."

BKC kicked off its first-ever BK® NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) national tour earlier this year, headlined by reality TV star Syrus Yarborough, with stops in New York City, Chicago, Atlanta and Los Angeles. The tour provided non-professional athletes across the country with the opportunity to showcase their skills on the basketball court and highlight the impact they are making in their cities through community service. One semi-finalist in each market was selected through online votes to compete against top-ranked players across the 41 markets for a chance to win $10,000 and a feature in a national basketball lifestyle magazine or Website.

The competition also featured highlights of BK® NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) participants around the country on www.thenextbestmove.com. Visitors to the site had the chance to get a new, fresh perspective on a variety of philanthropic community efforts that they can adapt and implement in their own communities.

"A friend told me about the BK® NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) move contest because he believed that the dunk I had been working on was the move that could win the contest," said winner Shane Wise.  "It's so amazing to be crowned the winner because eighteen months ago, I was in a devastating car crash that turned my whole world upside down.  Now, Burger King Corporation has given me an opportunity to show off my dunk to the world and what I truly feel is the best basketball move."

ABOUT BURGER KING CORPORATION

The BURGER KING® system operates more than 12,100 restaurants in all 50 states and in 74 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. Approximately 90 percent of BURGER KING® restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. In 2008, Fortune magazine ranked Burger King Corp. (BKC) among America's 1,000 largest corporations and in 2010, Standard & Poor's included shares of Burger King Holdings, Inc. in the S&P MidCap 400 index. BKC was recently recognized by Interbrand on its top 100 "Best Global Brands" list and Ad Week has named it one of the top three industry-changing advertisers within the last three decades. To learn more about Burger King Corp., please visit the company's Website at www.bk.com.

Through its BK Positive Steps® corporate responsibility program, the BURGER KING® system is committed to being a socially responsible brand in all areas of its business – food, people, the environment and corporate governance. To learn more about the

BK Positive Steps® corporate responsibility program and view the complete fiscal 2009 report, visit www.bk.com/corporateresponsibility. For more information on Burger King Corp., please visit the company's website at www.bk.com.

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Porcelain Decanter Showcases Canada's Rich Naval History

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Native New Yorker, the sports-themed family restaurant franchise, announced today that the finale of the 2010 Battle of the Bone chicken wing eating contest is set for Saturday, August 28 at Chandler Harley Davidson, 6895 W. Chandler Boulevard in Chandler, Arizona. Doors open at 12 noon, with the main event scheduled for 4 p.m. A portion of the proceeds for the event will benefit the W. Steven Martin Police Toy Drive.

The finale is the culmination of the third annual contest in which contestants compete to eat the most Native New Yorker's legendary chicken wings, and will feature 25 contenders -- one winner representing each Native New Yorker location.  

There is no cover charge to attend the family-friendly finale, which features raffles and giveaways, a live broadcast by Roc and Manuch of FM Radio KUPD from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., plus food and beverages. There will also be a "Fire and Ice" competition, a police and fire wing eating contest, held at 3 p.m.

Native New Yorker's 2010 Battle of the Bone contest has been sponsored by Chandler Harley Davidson, Bud Light, The Fan AM 1060, Fanster.com, The Arizona Diamondbacks, Fox Sports Arizona, and FM Radio KUPD. The Grand Prize winner will receive a motorcycle valued at approximately $10,000 from Chandler Harley Davidson with options to upgrade. The second prize winner will receive Arizona Diamondbacks season tickets in the Lower Level for the 2011 season, valued at over $4000.

For more information, and to see an updated list of final qualifiers, please visit www.battleofthebone3.com.

About Native New Yorker

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, Native New Yorker is one of the fastest growing franchise restaurants featuring award-winning Buffalo-style chicken wings and traditional American sports-grill favorites. Winning numerous local, regional and statewide dining awards along the way, the restaurant has grown from one location into 21 popular sports-themed restaurants in Arizona. For more information, visit www.nativenewyorker.com.

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XATA Corporation (Nasdaq: XATA), a leader in fleet optimization software and services, today announced that Delhaize Group is leveraging XATANET across its Food Lion, Hannaford and Sweetbay Banners to maximize its fleet performance with one common technology platform. Delhaize America, a leading supermarket operator with more than 1,500 stores in 16 states in the eastern United States is running XATANET on 780 trucks across these three banners.

Delhaize decided to expand its fleet management capability to achieve optimal customer service and increased safety and performance. XATANET will allow Delhaize to better track speed performance and driver behavior and to access driver, vehicle route and delivery information in real-time.

Delhaize will also take advantage of XATA Fleet Performance Management (FPM), a planning, visualization and analytic tool that provides expanded insight in to their key performance indicators and help drive performance with their fleet-related business objectives. Delhaize will implement a set of Fleet Scorecards available in XATA FPM to enable executives, managers, supervisors and even drivers to visualize their performance, understand any underlying issues through drill-down analysis, and react appropriately.

"Delhaize knows that to be competitive in the food retail business, they need efficiency on all levels," said David Gagne, executive vice president, field operations, XATA Corporation. "We are pleased to work with this forward-looking company to provide a fleet performance management solution that helps them reach their goals, not only in their supply chain, but also in their overall retail operations."

About XATA

XATA Corporation is the expert in optimizing truck-fleet operations by reducing costs and ensuring regulatory compliance. Our on-demand software and services help companies manage fleet operations, enhance driver safety and deliver a higher level of customer satisfaction. Offered through a monthly-subscription service, XATA software solutions can affordably oversee every truck in an organization's fleet.  XATA also provides expert services to develop the business processes required to deliver the profitability, safety and service levels demanded by today's competitive transportation environments.

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, XATA revolutionized the trucking industry by being the first to introduce electronic driver logs and exception-based management reporting. Our XATANET solution provides our customers with access to their vehicle data anywhere, anytime. XATA Turnpike—a division of XATA Corporation—provides PDA-based fleet management capabilities for little or no upfront costs.

About Delhaize Group

Delhaize Group is a Belgian international food retailer present in six countries on three continents. At the end of 2009, Delhaize Group's sales network consisted of 2 732 stores. In 2009, Delhaize Group posted EUR 19.9 billion (USD 27.8 billion) in revenues. In 2008, Delhaize Group posted EUR 467 million (USD 687 million) in net profit (Group share). At the end of 2008, Delhaize Group employed approximately 141 000 people. Delhaize Group's stock is listed on Euronext Brussels (DELB) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEG).

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Bonefish Grill, the polished casual restaurant best known for its big-city bar and market-fresh fish, took four top honors in the 2010 ZAGAT Survey of National Chain Restaurants, including Top Food and Top Service in the full service category. The "fresh fish expert" also reeled in Best Seafood and Top Healthy Options and was recognized as Most Popular, Top Facilities, Best Appetizers and Best Desserts in the full service category.

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"It is an honor to be recognized by the world's most trusted source for consumer-generated survey information," said Tim Curci, Founder and creative force behind Bonefish Grill's innovation. "In our eyes, our guests are the most important critics we aim to please, and we thank them for ranking us among the top in ZAGAT's latest survey."

More than 6,500 ZAGAT.com diners participated in the survey and weighed in on the quality of Food, Facilities and Service using ZAGAT's signature 30- point scale across 136 U.S. establishments.

"Our people strive to deliver the best, from evolving culinary options and innovative, bar-fresh cocktails to a guest experience that is special each visit," said John Cooper, President of Bonefish Grill. "Every one of our restaurants is unique. Each takes pride in doing things differently and serving its local community. It is fulfilling to be recognized by our guests for food and service excellence. We thank our Partners and all of our Anglers who remain committed to delivering only the best experience with each and every guest."

For more information, visit www.zagat.com/fastfood.

About Bonefish Grill

As the "Fresh Fish Experts," Bonefish Grill specializes in market-fresh fish and other wood-grilled specialties. Knowledgeable and attentive Bonefish Grill Anglers (our service staff) provide the best in what we like to call "chef's coat service." Our Anglers pride themselves on guiding our guests' journey through our innovative, seasonal menu and specials, which feature only the highest-quality, freshest ingredients, including traditional and unique varieties of fish and seafood as well as numerous non-seafood items. We combine this with a big city bar that offers bar fresh cocktails and an affordable, interesting wine list.

Recently named "Best Seafood" and "Top Service" category winner in the 2010 ZAGAT Survey of National Chain Restaurants and "Best Seafood Restaurant in the Nation" by a leading consumer product guide, Bonefish Grill has locations across the country and prides itself on the local feel of each restaurant. For more information on Bonefish Grill, visit www.bonefishgrill.com, facebook.com/BonefishGrill or follow us on Twitter via @bonefishgrill.

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The newest Milk Mustache celebs Dylan and Cole Sprouse know that starting the day on the right foot is important. Lowfat milk has essential nutrients like B vitamins for energy to help get them going so that they're ready for anything – whether it's long hours filming or studying for a big test.

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With a new school year kicking-off, it's time to get breakfast back on the right track and build a strong family by making sure your morning meals include fat free or lowfat milk. Milk is naturally nutrient-rich like no other beverage and provides a unique combination of vitamins and minerals that are important for all family members.

The Dylan and Cole's ad copy reads, "Double the Goodness. Milk doesn't just taste good. It's good for you. That's why lowfat milk is always on our family's table. So while we're goofing around at breakfast, we're also getting the protein and vitamin D in milk. And that's twice as nice."

Visit Whymilk.com starting September 1, 2010 to get the scoop on the Sprouse Bros. for a chance to win a family trip to Hollywood! While you're there, check out exclusive behind-the-scenes videos and photos of their Milk Mustache ad shoot.

About the National Milk Mustache "got milk?®" Campaign

The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation's milk processors, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board, through MilkPEP, runs the National Milk Mustache "got milk?®" Campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the health benefits of milk.  For more information, go to www.whymilk.com.  Deutsch, A Lowe and Partners Company, is the creative agency for the National Milk Mustache "got milk?®" Campaign.

 

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Stater Bros. Supermarkets are helping customers stay healthy and well by once again offering seasonal flu vaccines.  The vaccination period will start September 1st and run through October 23rd at all 167 Stater Bros. Supermarket locations.  For a location near you please visit www.staterbros.com.

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Participating Stater Bros. Supermarkets will be providing flu vaccination clinics in partnership with Mollen Immunization Clinics during scheduled days and times in September and October.  Licensed nurses will administer the vaccines to those ages 4 and up, and the vaccinations will be given as long as supplies last.

Mollen Immunization Clinics is an approved Medicare part B provider, so eligible customers should bring their Medicare ID cards to the clinic, and they may be eligible to receive the vaccination with no out-of-pocket expense.

"Stater Bros. remains committed to the health and well-being of our valued customers," stated Jack H. Brown, Stater Bros. Chairman and CEO.  "Stater Bros. has a long-standing history of providing low prices and giving back to the communities it serves.  Now with our network of pharmaceutical health care professionals, we're also proud to be able provide our valued customers with access to high quality, affordable preventive health care."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highly recommend getting vaccinated.  Flu vaccines are updated annually to combat the most current influenza strains affecting the population.  In addition, this year's flu shot has been formulated to provide protection against the H1N1 Swine Flu virus.

To further assist our customers, Stater Bros. offers a $4 Generic Prescription Program with over 300 commonly prescribed medications as well as a Free Antibiotic Program that offers a 14-day supply of selected antibiotics, including refills, at no charge to anyone with or without health insurance coverage who presents a prescription.

Stater Bros. was founded in 1936 in Yucaipa, California, and has grown steadily through the years to become the largest privately owned Supermarket Chain in Southern California and the largest private employer in both San Bernardino County and Riverside County, with annual sales in 2009 of $3.77 billion.  The Company currently operates 167 Supermarkets, and there are over 19,000 members of the Stater Bros. Supermarket Family.  Last year, Stater Bros. donated more than $14 million in support of nonprofit organizations in the communities it serves and is the proud recipient of the "2010 Community Service Award" from America's Supermarket Industry.

STATER BROS. MARKETS...SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FAMILIES FOR OVER 74 YEARS

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In the Northeastern United States where locally owned pizza shops are abundant, Little Caesars Pizza has been growing with its unique business model and operating system. Little Caesars' concept offers menu items such as pizza and Crazy Bread® at a great price that are ready when the customers walk in without the need to wait or call ahead. Franchisees who own Little Caesars restaurants in the Northeast feel confident that local customers appreciate the quality, value and convenience offered by the international pizza brand.

Little Caesars franchisee Gabi Bazzi relocated from the Detroit area to open his restaurants in Providence, Rhode Island. "Having been a franchisee with a sandwich shop for seven years, I understand the quick service restaurant industry and I saw huge potential for Little Caesars to expand in this part of the country," he said.

Bazzi has opened two Little Caesars Pizza restaurants in Rhode Island in the last year and plans to open several more.

"Little Caesars provides high-quality products and unmatched convenience for a great price.  Our customers agree, and have named us the 'Best Value in America'* for three years running. Value never goes out of style," he said.

Tom and Pam Ernst left their real estate careers in Tennessee four years ago to become Little Caesars franchisees in the Portland, Maine area. The Ernsts watched the company closely and were impressed to see the brand grow from regional to international.

"We've been self-employed since 1978 and have a good understanding of what it takes to make a business successful," Tom said. "Yet, we weren't experts in the pizza business. That's where Little Caesars has an advantage. They've been in business for more than 50 years and have fine-tuned the business model. They've identified what works, and share that template with franchisees."  

Clif D'Mello started his career with another quick service restaurant chain in Newark, Del. Within three years, he learned the ropes and was later promoted to district leader where he overlooked the operations of three franchisee-owned stores. After working with the franchisee, he realized that he could become his own boss.  He chose Little Caesars because of the proven franchise system.

"Little Caesars' operating model is straightforward, it makes sense, and it works," D'Mello said. "I didn't have to develop a new business formula from scratch and worry that it wouldn't work."

D'Mello also liked the growth opportunity offered by Little Caesars and has expanded his business into Pennsylvania.  "In an area that is home to many small pizza chains, there is a big opportunity to grow a brand like Little Caesars Pizza that has strong consumer recognition. Customers are loyal to our HOT-N-READY® products, and our Crazy Bread® has an amazing following."

Little Caesars Vice President of Franchise Development Bob Mazziotti VP Franchise Development adds, "Like a lot of 'mom and pop' pizza shops, Little Caesars is a family-owned business, but our franchisees benefit from the economies of scale and support of the larger company. It's the best of both worlds."

About Little Caesars Pizza

Little Caesars Pizza founders Michael and Marian Ilitch opened their first restaurant in Garden City, Michigan, in 1959. Little Caesars, the fastest growing pizza chain, built more stores in the world in 2009 than any other pizza brand and today is the largest carry-out chain globally with restaurants on five continents. Little Caesars is growing in prime markets across the country, and is offering strong franchisee candidates an opportunity for independence with a proven system. For the third year in a row, Little Caesars was named "Best Value in America"* of all quick-serve restaurant chains. In addition, Little Caesars offers strong brand awareness with one of the most recognized and appealing characters in the country, Little Caesar.

In addition to Little Caesars Pizza, Michael and Marian Ilitch's companies in the food, sports and entertainment industries include: the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, Olympia Development, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, Champion Foods, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., Uptown Entertainment, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, and a variety of venues within these entities. Michael Ilitch owns the Detroit Tigers. Marian Ilitch owns MotorCity Casino Hotel.

For more information about Little Caesars Pizza and available franchise opportunities, visit www.LittleCaesars.com or call 1.800.553.5776.

* "Highest-Rated Chain – Value for the Money" based on a nationwide survey of quick-service restaurant consumers conducted by Sandelman & Associates, 2009

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Katie Miron, a 19-year-old college student from Hugo, was crowned the 57th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds August 25.

As Princess Kay, Miron, who represents Washington County, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for Minnesota's nearly 4,700 dairy farmers. Katie is the daughter of Fran and Mary Ann Miron of Hugo, and attends the University of Minnesota, studying agricultural education. This marks the second time two people from the same family have been named Princess Kay: Miron's sister, Ann, was crowned Princess Kay in 2007.

Twelve county dairy princesses competed for the Princess Kay of the Milky Way title. Katherine Holdvogt of Freeport, representing Stearns County, and Labecca Johnson of LaCrescent, representing Houston County, were selected as runners-up. Kelsie Trosen of Verndale, representing Wadena County, was named Miss Congeniality. Scholarships were awarded to Karen Anderson of Lester Prairie, representing McLeod County, Megan Herberg of St. Peter, representing Nicollet County, and Ashley Swenson of Nicollet, representing Nicollet County.

One of Miron's first duties as Princess Kay will be to sit in a rotating cooler for nearly eight hours on the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair to have her likeness sculpted in a 90-pound block of butter. Each of the 11 other finalists will have her likeness carved in butter during the fair, as well. Throughout her year-long reign as Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Miron will make public appearances helping consumers make a connection with Minnesota dairy farm families who are dedicated to producing wholesome milk while caring for their animals and natural resources.

Princess Kay candidates are judged on their general knowledge of the dairy industry, communication skills, personality and enthusiasm for dairy promotion. The Midwest Dairy Association sponsors the Princess Kay program with funds provided by dairy farmers.

Midwest Dairy Association is a non-profit organization that provides consumers with information about the nutrition and wholesomeness of dairy foods, and conducts research and promotional programs.

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Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, ASX: CBR), the world's leading wine company, announced today that Chief Financial Officer, Bob Ryder will present at the Barclays Capital Back-to-School Conference, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at the InterContinental, 510 Atlantic Ave., in Boston. The presentation, which is scheduled to begin at 2:15 p.m. EDT, will provide an overview of the company's financial performance, as well as its strategic and operational focus.

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A live audio webcast of the presentation can be accessed on the Constellation Brands Internet Web site (www.cbrands.com) by following the instructions in the "Investors" section.  Following the presentation, the webcast will be available at the Constellation Brands Web site through the close of business on Sept. 24, 2010.  Financial and statistical information discussed in the presentation, and a reconciliation of any reported (GAAP) financial measures with comparable or non-GAAP financial measures, will also be available at the company's Web site under Investors by selecting Financial Information/Financial History.

About Constellation Brands

Constellation Brands is the world's leading wine company that achieves success through an unmatched knowledge of wine consumers, storied brands that suit varied lives and tastes, and talented employees worldwide. With a broad portfolio of widely admired premium products across the wine, beer and spirits categories, Constellation's brand portfolio includes Robert Mondavi, Hardys, Clos du Bois, Blackstone, Arbor Mist, Estancia, Ravenswood, Jackson-Triggs, Kim Crawford, Corona Extra, Black Velvet Canadian Whisky and SVEDKA Vodka.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B; ASX: CBR) is an S&P 500 Index and Fortune 1000® company with more than 100 brands in our portfolio, sales in about 150 countries and operations at more than 40 facilities. The company believes that industry leadership involves a commitment to our brands, to the trade, to the land, to investors and to different people around the world who turn to our products when celebrating big moments or enjoying quiet ones. We express this commitment through our vision: to elevate life with every glass raised. To learn more about Constellation, visit the company's web site at www.cbrands.com.

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Play. Catch. Eat. Travel Oregon invites culinary explorers to dig, gather and forage on an Oregon epicurean excursion across the state with ten of the state's top chefs as guides.

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The Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast will send the chefs throughout the state -- video crew in tow -- to experience one of the foodie passions they enjoy outside of the kitchen.  The chefs' adventures will include fly fishing for steelhead on the Deschutes River, foraging the Oregon Trail for botanical ingredients, and milking a cow to make artisan cheese, among others.  Short videos of their adventures will serve as the introduction to Travel Oregon's culinary travel planning website, which includes all of the "how-to" and "where-to" information needed to plan a foodie getaway to Oregon.

Win an Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast Contest

One lucky "epi-tourian" will win an exclusive four-day, three-night Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast. The winner will indulge in a five-course chef's table dinner at Le Pigeon Restaurant in Portland plus two of these options for their own Oregon Wanderfeast: head out on a pier and catch Dungeness crab, be an artisan cheese maker for a day, discover the wineries of the Columbia Gorge, create spring ales with a craft brewer, learn the art of mixology with artisan spirits or stalk a steelhead on a wild and scenic river.

To enter the Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast Contest, create an itinerary of your choosing from a variety of Oregon culinary destinations and submit in 25 words or less what makes Oregon the perfect place for your Wanderfeast.  A winner, randomly selected from all submittals on Dec. 3, 2010, will have the opportunity to bring three friends or family members to accompany him or her on their culinary adventure, scheduled for April 7 - 10, 2011. The prize includes the chosen itinerary, airfare on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and lodging by Best Western. For a complete list of celebration information, contest rules and to enter, visit www.Traveloregon.com/Bounty.

"The intimacy of our culinary scene is one of the incredible, relatively undiscovered aspects of Oregon," said Travel Oregon's Director of Brand Strategy, Holly Macfee. "It's one of the few states where you can eat or drink right alongside the producers that grow, make or cook the ingredients. Fall is one of the best times of year for Oregon foodie travel since many of the products are at their peak."

New Epicurean Travel Planning Website

Want to plan your own culinary retreat?  Dishing about Oregon's secret spots, travel tips and favorite recipes designed to celebrate Oregon's bounty, the new www.TravelOregon.com/Bounty is chock full of videos with chefs at their favorite spots, downloadable recipes and chef recommendations, foodie festivals and events along with itineraries and travel packages. Eat like a local and follow along as we highlight a new ingredient each week. The Oregon Bounty recipe collection with selections from each participating Oregon Bounty chef will be available for download at http://budurl.com/Bounty.

About Oregon Bounty

Oregon Bounty is a statewide promotion that celebrates Oregon's culinary abundance and the fall harvest season. From August 23rd through November 30th, Oregon Bounty highlights unique travel experiences, fall events and the state's chefs, winemakers, brewers, farmers and culinary artisans. Oregon Bounty is produced by the Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon), with support from Oregon's regional destination marketing organizations, with the goal of encouraging economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in Oregon through a strengthened economic impact of tourism statewide. Travel Oregon collaborates extensively with local communities, industry associations, government agencies and private business, and is proud to grow the Oregon Bounty promotion as a key campaign in the state's $7.7 billion tourism industry, helping Oregon to be recognized as a not-to-be-missed culinary and travel destination. Visit www.TravelOregon.com/Bounty or call 1-800-547-7842 for more information.

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GetQuik (http://www.getquik.com), a Santa Clara-based provider of restaurant order automation technology and services,  announced the successful launch of its "Restaurant of the Week" (RotW) program.  GetQuik is offering up to 50% off take-out orders to a featured restaurant in its network.

"We are pleased to offer our Restaurant of the Week program for GetQuik customers," said Ken Ryu, CEO & Founder of GetQuik.  "We are now in the fourth week of the program, and the response has been phenomenal.  Clearly, customers are excited about getting incredible deals and enjoy exploring new restaurants."

With the RotW program, restaurants are reaching new customers who otherwise would not know about the restaurants.  Besides exposure to new customers, restaurants are creating excitement and buzz around their brand due to the strong demand created by the program.

"We are being introduced to hundreds of new customers," said Mina Joyner, PR Director for Baja Fresh in Cupertino, CA; Phoenix, AZ and Las Vegas, NV.  "We believe that Baja Fresh has the best Mexican food in town, so we are excited about introducing new customers to our restaurant.  We are sure that after trying out our food, that we will get new loyal customers, and word-of-mouth recommendations.  GetQuik's "Restaurant of the Week" promotion fits perfectly with our marketing goals at Baja Fresh."  

"After just three weeks of the RotW launch, we are seeing hundreds of orders and tens of thousands of unique visitors coming through this program," added Ken Ryu.  "We are excited about the fast growth of this promotion, and are looking for ways to improve and extend this program."

Customers interested in the GetQuik RotW can find more information at the GetQuik Blog – www.getquikblog.com and via the GetQuik Twitter feed - @getquik.  Restaurants interested in joining GetQuik or being featured as the Restaurant of the Week should email GetQuik at support@getquik.com.

About GetQuik, Inc.

Founded in 2005 and launched in November 2006, GetQuik is a provider of restaurant order automation technology and services to over 500 restaurants and thousands of corporate catering and individual customers. The company's GetQuik technology platform makes it easy for individuals and companies to place online restaurant orders. Restaurants selected to participate in the GetQuik network receive hosted online order entry services from their web site, increased customer traffic, decreased labor expenses associated with money handling, and improved customer satisfaction by allowing customers to skip lines at the cash register. Based in Santa Clara, Calif., GetQuik is on the web at http://www.getquik.com, and can be reached by email at support@getquik.com or phone at 888-789-QUIK (7845).

CONTACT:  Christina Reed, 1-408-884-3889, for GetQuik, Inc.

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This Labor Day weekend, Luby's is offering their delicious, made-from-scratch pies for more than half-off the regular price. Luby's Chocolate Icebox, Lemon Icebox, Apple, Cherry, Coconut Meringue, Lemon Meringue, Famous Pecan, and Buttermilk Chess pies will be priced at only $6.99. Guests are asked to pre-order their pies online at www.lubys.com or at their local Luby's by September 2. Pick-up is available from September 3 through 6 during normal business hours.

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"Luby's is excited to offer our most popular pies at the unprecedented low price of $6.99 for you to enjoy Labor Day Weekend. Whether you are planning a small gathering or want to treat your family to a homemade pie, Luby's "Whole Lotta Pie, Half The Price" offer makes it easy and affordable," said Chris Pappas, CEO of Luby's, Inc. "Please remember to pre-order and reserve your pies today as quantities are limited."

For more information and to pre-order, visit www.lubys.com.

About Luby's

Luby's, Inc. operates restaurants under the brands Luby's and Fuddruckers. Its 96 Luby's restaurants are located throughout Texas. Its Fuddruckers restaurants include 59 company-operated locations and 130 franchises across the United States and in various countries. Luby's Culinary Services provides food service management to 17 sites consisting of healthcare, higher education and corporate dining locations.

For more information about Luby's, visit the Company's website at www.lubys.com

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Legendary Partners of Atlanta, the newly-selected culinary service partner to The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta and a collaboration between A Legendary Event, Atlanta's foremost special events firm, and Centerplate, the leading hospitality provider to North America's premier entertainment venues including the Denver Performing Arts Complex and the Progress Energy Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, announced today that Gary Mennie has joined The Woodruff Arts Center as Executive Chef.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, the award-winning Chef Mennie brings classical French training, a contemporary culinary flair, and a passion for local ingredients to his new role. He trained under French master chefs at Maxime's of New York and West Hollywood's five-star legend, L'Orangerie, before joining the kitchen at Spago. Among the youngest chefs to achieve Mobil Four Star Status -- during his ten-year tenure at Atlanta's celebrated restaurant, Canoe -- Mennie has established a reputation for translating local farm-to-table concepts into upscale and elegant cuisine. His resume in Atlanta also includes opening Taurus and serving as the Executive Chef at The Livingston Restaurant at the Georgian Terrace Hotel.

Mennie's introduction to The Woodruff Arts Center coincides with the prestigious venue's strategy for enhancing visitor services at the one-of-a-kind facility. Joe Bankoff, President and CEO of The Woodruff Arts Center, said, "We are very excited to welcome Chef Gary Mennie to our campus as he has a proven track record of delivering extraordinary experiences for his guests' enjoyment. We are confident he will bring the same level of excellence to all culinary endeavors at the Woodruff."

Legendary Partners of Atlanta is scheduled to begin services at The Woodruff Arts Center in the fall of 2010. Among its plans are a refreshed restaurant concept, enhancements to public food offerings, and offering an array of special event catering choices.  

Legendary Partners of Atlanta's Tony Conway said, "We are thrilled to welcome Chef Gary, who has demonstrated a passion for bringing the finest cuisine to our wonderful city. He will bring a fresh new dining experience to this landmark facility and we are looking forward to welcoming him along with all of Atlanta to The Woodruff Arts Center."

Serving twenty-one marquee performing arts centers through-out North America, Centerplate is known for its compelling food and beverage programs and grand-scale logistics. "Chef Gary brings a superlative level of food and beverage expertise and passion to The Woodruff Arts Center. We are extremely excited to add Chef Mennie to this world-class facility," said Des Hague, President and CEO of Centerplate.

About the Woodruff Arts Center

The Woodruff Arts Center is one of the premier cultural centers in the nation, a unique institutional model where arts institutions unite to form a collaborative and inspirational environment for the arts and education.  The Woodruff Arts Center houses four renowned arts organizations - Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art, and Young Audiences.  In addition to its role as a cultural beacon and hub of the Southeast, the Center serves as a critical economic, educational, and social catalyst for Atlanta and the region.  For more information, visit www.woodruffcenter.org.

About A Legendary Event

Tony Conway, CMP, formed A Legendary Event in 1997, which has grown into a multi-million full-service event enterprise, handling more than 2,500 events a year and is located in Atlanta, Georgia. With a client list of Who's Who in the corporate, social and charity markets, A Legendary Event has gained the confidence of the city's most celebrated events and is one of the fastest-growing, event planning and off-premise catering companies in the Southeast.  A leader in the hospitality industry, A Legendary Event was awarded the coveted 2010 Spotlight Award for Catering Company of the Year by the International Catering Association.  For more information, visit www.alegendaryevent.com.

About Centerplate

Centerplate crafts and delivers "Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results." in 250 prominent entertainment, sports and convention venues across North America -- including 21 performing arts centers. Centerplate has provided services to Art Basel Miami Beach, 15 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 12 Super Bowls, 19 World Series, key events for the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, and the largest plated dinner in history at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Centennial Celebration. Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com.

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The movement toward high quality, all natural food and drink continues to gain momentum and Americans need a cocktail that fits in with their healthy lifestyle. Rock Sake is a line of ultra-premium, domestically produced sake that is a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional white spirits. Per ounce, Rock Sake is half the calories of vodka, rum and other white spirits and is gluten and sulfite free.

Each day, Americans count calories, fat grams and carbohydrates throughout breakfast, lunch and dinner, but don't often add cocktails into the equation. Realistically, people are still having a drink or two with dinner but skimping on taste and originality in an effort to limit calories and sugars. Rock Sake is the ideal alternative to a martini or glass of wine and the perfect base for fresh cocktails that taste great and mix well with high quality ingredients.

Rock Sake was founded by fit and nutrition minded individuals who are committed to living an all-natural lifestyle. Seth Podell, the creator of Rock Sake, chose to produce the highest quality domestic sake because it aligns with his commitment to eating well and taking care of his body.  "I've always been dedicated to good health but still enjoy drinking alcohol," said Podell. "The first time I tried cold, high-end sake I absolutely loved it and contrary to past experiences after a night of drinking, I felt great the next morning and I was able to get my pre-workday exercise in. Sake became my go-to cocktail, however, it was hard to decipher labels, pronounce brand names, and find anything good outside sushi restaurants. Rock Sake is delicious when you drink it cold and straight but versatile enough to mix into delicious cocktails. The fact that it has 50% fewer calories than vodka makes it that much better for the health conscious social drinker."

Meg Gotelli, nutritionist, says, "Two extremely important factors in maintaining good health is watching calorie intake and keeping normal blood sugar levels. Mixed drinks and wine can add more than 1500 calories to your intake over the course of a night, not to mention spike blood sugar levels. Rock Sake is a better choice when drinking alcohol because it's low in calories, contains very little sugar and is made from a gluten free grain. Everyone has the ability to control what they put into their bodies and if you like to have a few cocktails Rock Sake is a healthy choice."

Rock Sake comes in two types that are both domestically produced and ultra-premium quality.  Rock Sake Junmai Ginjo has a smooth, fresh flavor and is hand-crafted using only the finest ingredients including all-natural rice polished down to 60%, and pure mountain spring water. Rock Sake Junmai Ginjo comes in a stunning white frosted bottle and does not contain sulfites, preservatives or additives. Rock Sake Junmai Ginjo has a distinct taste of purity and should be served chilled straight, mixed in a cocktail or martini.

Rock Sake Cloud is nigori sake. Intentionally less filtered, nigori means "cloudy" and is the most traditional type of sake. Rock Sake Cloud is junmai ginjo sake that is roughly filtered leaving it with an opaque color and sweeter taste. There is no distilled alcohol added during the brewing process of Rock Sake Cloud which is consistent with its all-natural, pure taste. Rock Sake Cloud should be served chilled straight or in a cocktail.

Rock Sake has become the sake of choice by patrons in some of America's hottest restaurants and bars like Katsuya, Koi and Geisha House in Los Angeles, Japonais and Sunda in Chicago as well as national chain restaurants like Sushi Samba. Bartenders and mixologists in cutting edge bars are excited to be working with Rock Sake because of its quality and versatility.  "We've found that sake is a refreshing and low-calorie spirit that tastes great on its own and is perfect for mixing into fresh cocktails," says Kell Wimmer, Beverage Director for Dolce Group. "Rock Sake takes the guess work out of choosing the best brand to work with because of its quality and balanced taste."

Retail consumers can find Rock Sake on store shelves in local liquor stores and food stores like Whole Foods and Henry's Markets. Look for Rock Sake at food and wine festivals, celebrity events as well as fundraising events. For more information visit: www.rocksake.com.

Rock Sake Junmai Ginjo and Rock Sake Cloud contain 15% Alc/Vol. Supplied by Rock Sake of West Hollywood, CA 90046. Available in 375ml and 750ml bottles, Rock Sake products are distributed by American Wine & Spirits division of Southern Wines & Spirits.

Rock Sake is a privately owned spirits company based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2008 by two entrepreneurs, Rock Sake is positioned to become a leading supplier of all-natural, American made sake products.

Meg Gotelli, BA CN is a nutritionist with a bachelor of arts degree in Holistic Wellness from San Francisco State University. Based in Los Angeles, Meg maintains a private consulting practice, contributes articles to media outlets, serves as a guest on internet radio and provides the latest cutting edge nutrition information on her blog, www.fatvsthin.com . With over 27 years experience in the holistic health field, her expertise has made her a popular resource for those interested in a healthier lifestyle and better nutrition. For more information about Meg Gotelli visit www.newstrition.com

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Celebrity chef and best-selling author Lidia Bastianich will highlight the 2010 Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival presented by the Italian Trade Commission, September 10 – 12. Bastianich joins world-class Italian auto designer Andrea Zagato and Presenting Sponsor, the Italian Trade Commission, in headlining the festival – a series of events over three days celebrating Italy's excellence in wine, food and automobiles.

The centerpiece of the festival – the Grand Tasting and Ferrari Concours on Saturday, September 11 – will feature hundreds of fine Italian and international wines, delicacies from the region's top chefs, Italian couture, luxury auctions, fascinating seminars and a Ferrari Concours.  The Italian Trade Commission will host an Italian Pavilion showcasing the Pure Flavors of Italy with over 35 importers of Italian wines and authentic quality food products. 

New to the festival schedule in 2010 are two events including the "After Party" sponsored by Ketel One – a post-Grand Tasting event that will offer guests a relaxed lounge atmosphere with gourmet food, spirits and music. Also new is an Italian Sparkling Jazz Brunch at Saratoga National Golf Course featuring an Italian-inspired brunch menu, Italian couture and live music. 

Other highlights of the Festival include:

• A seminar on Italian wines by Kevin Zraly, celebrated wine expert, educator and author of the best-selling wine book in the U.S., Windows on the World Complete Wine Course
• A book signing by Lidia Bastianich for her latest cookbook, Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes.

The festival's rising profile has attracted international and national sponsors including the Italian Trade Commission, Key Private Bank, Ketel One Vodka, HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Zagat's, Wide World Ferrari Maserati, Acela, UBS Wealth Management, Marriott Courtyard, Empire Merchants North, Stolzle, Arrive, Grana Padano, Di Palo Selects and Comitti Yachts. Regional sponsors include Saratoga Marketing Group, Times Union, 101.3 FM and Saratoga Eagle.

The Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival is presented by Saratoga Performing Arts Center with the partnership of the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Proceeds raised at the event will benefit the education programs of each organization.

Tickets and a full schedule of events are available at www.spac.org.

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YoCream International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: YOCM), raised $8,000 for the Brian Grant Foundation at a fundraising event held at their Company Store in Portland Oregon.  The Company and Foundation announced that all sales revenue generated on July 31st at the YoCream Frozen Yogurt Company Store would go to support Parkinson's awareness, education and research and Portlanders showed up in crowds to show their support. Grant was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's at 36.

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"The monies raised by YoCream will be used to promote awareness and increase education of Parkinson's," explained Brian Grant. "The support from my home town and its citizens for me and my foundation is extraordinary. It means so much to me and all of us who have been and will be diagnosed with PD."

This fundraising event kicked off a weekend of activities to generate awareness of the disease. Grant's successful SHAKE IT TILL WE MAKE IT benefit included a celebrity gala dinner and golf tournament and raised $350,000 which was given to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research, the leading source of financing for Parkinson's research to speed a cure.

YoCream will continue its support of Grant's foundation by donating 20% of its new FroYo Shake sales through 2010.  "We support Brian and his leadership efforts to raise awareness about Early Onset Parkinson's, and we would like to continue to keep this in the forefront of our customer's minds," stated Tyler Bargas, Director of Sales at YoCream. "Customers can customize their own frozen yogurt shake by adding any of the more than 30 toppings to the FroYo Shake base in the self serve frozen yogurt store and feel like they are helping a fellow Portlander and his cause."  Like all of YoCream's Frozen Yogurt products, FroYo Shake contains high levels of beneficial live and active yogurt cultures.

About Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects one in 100 people over age 60. While advancing age remains the greatest risk factor, PD can strike people even under age 30. The average age at onset is 60, however, people have been diagnosed as young as 18. Estimates of the number of people living with the disease vary, but recent research indicates that at least one million people in the United States, and more than five million worldwide, have Parkinson's.

About The Brian Grant Foundation

Established in 2010, the Brian Grant Foundation supports efforts to build awareness and education of Parkinson's disease in order to increase earlier diagnosis, educate patients and their families, and provide a viable forum for people affected by Parkinson's. After playing professional basketball for 12 seasons in the NBA, Brian Grant was diagnosed in November of 2008 with young onset Parkinson's disease. Since, he has become an advocate for finding a cure and an inspiration for those living with PD. www.shakeittillwemakeit.com

About YoCream International, Inc.

YoCream International, Inc. is a world leader in the frozen yogurt industry. Since 1977, YoCream has pioneered the innovation, production and marketing of frozen yogurt, frozen desserts and beverages. The Company operates a state-of-the-art production facility in Portland, Oregon, to manufacture its "true" frozen yogurt, which contains the real yogurt that is fermented and cultured on site daily. YoCream offers over 110 flavors of frozen yogurt, ice cream, frozen custard, sorbet, smoothies, frozen carbonated beverages, slushes and frozen drink mixes. In addition to the YoCream brand, the Company also provides other branded flavors such as Hershey's™ (e.g. Hershey's™ Kisses™, Reese's™, York™, Jolly Rancher™, Twizzlers™, Bubble Yum™) and Rockstar™ under exclusive licenses. YoCream's end-user customers number in the thousands and include marquee convenience stores, quality quick service restaurants, warehouse stores, prestigious eating establishments, large grocery chains, frozen yogurt shops, colleges, military and government foodservice locations, international restaurants and neighborhood stores involving over 250 specialty and full line distributors in the supply chain. The Company also operates the YoCream Frozen Yogurt Company Store and Showroom in Portland Oregon, which is open daily to the public.  The company store is a place for consumers and YoCream's foodservice customers to enjoy YoCream products. The store is a fully functional training and business concept resource center for YoCream's representatives to help the operators and distributors that purchase YoCream products gain ideas and insights for building business together.  www.yocream.com

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Need a break from the so-called "lazy days of summer?"  The California Travel & Tourism Commission (CTTC) has what you need – more than 80 accommodation packages that invite you to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of the wine country lifestyle during California Wine Month this September.

Whether you're looking to explore California wine country on a bike or in a Bentley, there are packages to indulge your fantasy getaway no matter how big your wallet. Established or aspiring oenophiles can access great budget or extravagant getaways while saving up to 35 percent on overnight packages in premier and emerging wine regions such as Napa, Sonoma, Lodi, Monterey, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara and Temecula Valley.

"Whether you're a passionate wine lover or just a dabbler in our state's signature beverage, there's nothing quite as exciting as visiting California wine country just before and during harvest time," said Caroline Beteta, CTTC president & CEO. "The beautiful valleys are abundant with the fragrance and colors of grapes and vines, and the bustle of vintners getting ready to create their next great vintage.  With these great California Wine Month offers, there's no better time to visit our wine country – whether you want the ultimate bargain or luxury experience."

California is the leading destination for wine and food travel in the U.S., producing 90 percent of American wine and nearly 400 different crops, inspiring a playground for the culinary arts, which translates to a gourmet paradise for foodies yearning for a deeper connection with California's great wine and fresh produce. In 2009, travelers in California spent $21.3 billion on food and beverages, more than for any other spending segment and constituting 26 percent of all visitor spending last year (Source: Dean Runyan Associates). According to the Wine Institute, nearly 21 million local and out-of-state travelers visit California wine regions each year.

For information on special accommodation deals for California Wine Month, check out www.visitcalifornia.com/winemonth.

CTTC is a non-profit organization with a mission to develop and maintain marketing programs – in partnership with the state's travel industry – that keep California top-of-mind as a premier travel destination. According to CTTC, travel and tourism expenditures total $87.7 billion annually in California, support jobs for 881,000 Californians and generate $5.3 billion in state and local tax revenues. For more information about CTTC and for a free California Visitor's Guide as well as California Road Trips 2010, go to www.VisitCalifornia.com.

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A survey conducted by Weinman Schnee Morais, Inc., an independent marketing research and consulting company, in conjunction with French's® Foods explores attitudes and opinions of mothers regarding family dinnertime. The 2010 national "Suppertime Survey" revealed 70% of moms agree it's a struggle to get kids to the dinner table, and roughly 50% of moms surveyed say their kids complain about what's for dinner at least once a week.

In addition, 60% of moms say whether or not their whole family will like a recipe is an important criteria in selecting what to make for dinner. The survey also revealed nearly two-thirds of moms agree they wish they had more recipes their family loved.

Survey results come at a time of year when moms are challenged with balancing school, work and after-school activities. According to Jennifer Chandler, author of Simply Suppers, moms can be empowered with simple solutions.

• Keeping your pantry stocked with ingredients such as condiments and dry goods like French's French Fried Onions and French's Mustard.
• Enhancing recipes with ingredients that add flavor and texture result in family appeal.
• Two resources for recipes can be found at www.frenchs.com and in Jennifer's book, Simply Suppers.

Recipes tested highly positive for overall family appeal include French's Crunchy Onion Chicken and French's Tangy Ranch Grilled Chicken.

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Milton's Baking Company is voluntarily recalling Milton's® Multi-Grain Bread which was distributed to locations in Northern and Central California, Arizona and Nevada.  The company took the precautionary step because the loaves contain milk, an undeclared allergen, which may pose a potential serious and life-threatening health risk to milk-allergic individuals.

The company advises that anyone who has consumed the product and has had an allergic reaction should seek the advice of a health-care professional.

This recall affects only Milton's® Multi-Grain Bread, 24 oz., UPC 06541-92038 with the Plant Code 250 sold only in Northern and Central California, Arizona and Nevada.  "All Best if Purchased By" dates through Aug. 26 are included in the recall.  

The product is sold in both single loaf 24 oz. packages and in overwrapped double loaf packages.  The plant code is printed on the front of the package under "Best if Purchased By" on the second line immediately after the date.

No other Milton's® products are included in this voluntary recall.  

This product was sold in a variety of retail grocery and mass merchandise retailers in the areas of Northern and Central California, Arizona, and Nevada.  Retailers began removing affected product from shelves as of Thursday, August 19, 2010.  Starting Saturday, August 21, 2010, retailers in affected markets will carry Milton's Multi-Grain Bread 24 oz., UPC 06541-92038, without milk.

The company said consumers may return affected product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.  Consumers should log onto Milton's website http://www.miltonsbaking.com/talk-to-us with additional questions or inquiries.  Consumers may also call 858-350-9696 x 151 from 9am-5pm Pacific Standard Time, Monday – Friday.

Milton's has received no reports of illnesses or allergic reactions.

The company estimates the recall to involve between 5,000-10,000 loaves.

This recall is being conducted in conjunction with the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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China Food Services, Corp., (Other OTC: GDHI) http://www.chinafoodservices.com an international food and beverage distributor specializing in the distribution of US and international food & beverage brands to the Chinese market, today announces its first broadcast airing of the company's interview with Senator Fred Thompson on the Inside Business Report show.  The airing will be scheduled for the Seattle-Tacoma region, airing Monday, August the 23rd at 5:54 p.m. PDT and 6:24 p.m. PDT on CNN Headline News.  Additionally, the company's YouTube link will be available for views:

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Mr. Frank J. Yglesias CEO stated, "We are truly honored to be featured on Inside Business and in the presence of such a great American leader and politician like Senator Fred Thompson.  This is a great opportunity for the company to reach out to millions of Americans to showcase our company and its accomplishments."

About Inside Business with Senator Fred Thompson

Inside Business Report with Fred Thompson takes a look at the inner workings of industries, trends and relevant issues that fuel our society. Viewers learn about the latest technologies, business models, and concepts needed to succeed in today's ever changing global economy.

About China Food Services, Corp.

China Food Services, Corp. owns and operates Golden Dragon Food & Beverage Import & Export Company of Hong Kong, Ltd. in central Hong Kong and Beijing Jin Long Fei International Trading Co., Ltd in China.  China Food Services, Corp. has agreements with U.S. food manufacturers. GDHI acts as a buying agent for its Hong Kong subsidiary, negotiating vendor contracts and services with U.S. food and beverage industry partners. The Hong Kong Company plays a strategic role in the importation of products into the Chinese market by leveraging the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) with China. Through this arrangement, Beijing Jin Long Fei International Trading Co., Ltd distributes some of the most popular U.S. food and beverage brand products directly into the hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores in China. The Company is responsible for order fulfillment for its clients in China, as well as providing advertising and promotion (A&P) services for its U.S. food and beverage products.

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Information in this press release may contain 'forward-looking statements.' Statements describing objectives or goals or the Company's future plans are also forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the financial performance of the Company and market valuations of its stock, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the 'Safe Harbor' provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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As the number of individuals sickened by salmonella enteritidis grows to more than 1,000, salmonella-free Davidson's Safest Choice Pasteurized Shell Eggs (www.safeeggs.com) will be available at Hy-Vee, Inc. stores and Lowe's Foods beginning next week.

Hy-Vee stores throughout the Midwest and Lowe's Foods in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia will carry the Davidson's Safest Choice brand, produced by National Pasteurized Eggs. Based outside Chicago, NPE pasteurizes eggs via an all-natural, patented process recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to inactivate Salmonella and the Avian Influenza Virus. The company is the world's largest producer of pasteurized shell eggs, and the eggs are used by America's industry leaders in the restaurant, hotel, healthcare and educational fields.

"We're proud to welcome both Hy-Vee and Lowe's to our roster of safety-focused grocers," said Greg West, president of NPE. "Consumers are truly starting to understand the risks of salmonella and since it's impossible to know whether an egg contains salmonella, the prudent choice is to just use pasteurized shell eggs and other pasteurized egg products."

West said that despite recommendations by the FDA to cook eggs thoroughly, many consumers still eat eggs prepared undercooked, such as over easy, sunny side up or softly scrambled. Use of pasteurized eggs also eliminates the issue of cross-contamination of kitchens with salmonella, an issue not addressed by simply cooking eggs.

On August 17, the Food and Drug Administration issued a recommendation to use pasteurized eggs amid news of a massive recall of shell eggs. Additionally, the CDC reported that since May 2010, there has been a fourfold increase in the number of SE isolates identified nationwide through PulseNet http://www.cdc.gov/pulsenet, the national subtyping network made up of state and local public health laboratories and federal food regulatory laboratories. According to the CDC, it received reports of approximately 200 SE cases every week during late June and early July. The CDC received an average of 50 reports of SE illness each week over the past five years.

For more information or to find a retailer, visit  www.safeeggs.com.

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Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced that it named Michael Lawton as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Lawton, 51, is an 11-year veteran of Domino's Pizza, and has a proven track record as the head of its highly successful international business. Lawton succeeds Wendy A. Beck, who has accepted a position as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Norwegian Cruise Lines, in Miami, Florida. Beck will remain at Domino's through a transition period, working with Lawton.

J. Patrick Doyle, Domino's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We wish Wendy the very best in her new position, as she embarks on new challenges, and thank her for her many contributions to Domino's. We are most fortunate to have Mike Lawton fully prepared to succeed in the important position of CFO. Mike has done an outstanding job of growing our international business, and getting it to a point of both critical mass and ongoing success. Mike is not only a proven general manager, but highly qualified as a financial expert for a public company -- a powerful combination for a great CFO and business partner."

Lawton joined Domino's in 1999 as head of finance for the Company's international division. He was named Executive Vice President of International in October 2004. Under his leadership, the division has driven a retail sales compounded annual growth rate of 12%, and has added over 1,100 stores in both existing and new markets around the world. For 13 years prior to Domino's, Lawton was with Gerber Products Company, serving as Gerber's corporate controller, vice president of international finance, senior vice president and chief operator officer of its U.S. operations, and president of its Alima division in Poland. Lawton began his career as a certified public accountant for Ernst & Young. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Michigan State University and a Masters in Business Administration from Grand Valley State University. He resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his wife, Janet, and their two sons.

Lawton commented on his new position: "I am very excited to take on the role as the Chief Financial Officer of Domino's Pizza; and I feel great about the strength of the international business and its well-seasoned team. I look forward to continuing to work with them in my new capacity."

The Company plans to conduct a thorough search for the position of Executive Vice President of International. Management stated that it expects there to be great interest by a number of highly-qualified candidates, given Domino's attractive international track record, strong global brand recognition and outstanding growth potential

About Domino's Pizza®

Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery. Domino's is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "DPZ." Through its primarily locally-owned and operated franchised system, Domino's operates a network of 9,097 franchised and Company-owned stores in the United States and over 60 international markets. The Domino's Pizza® brand, named a Megabrand by Advertising Age magazine, had global retail sales of over $5.6 billion in 2009, comprised of nearly $3.1 billion domestically and over $2.5 billion internationally. During the second quarter of 2010, the Domino's Pizza® brand had global retail sales of nearly $1.4 billion, comprised of approximately $755 million domestically and over $645 million internationally. In June 2010, Pizza Today, the leading publication of the pizza industry, named Domino's its "Chain of the Year" – making the company a two-time winner of the honor, which they previously received in 2003. Domino's has expanded its menu significantly since 2008 to include Oven Baked Sandwiches and BreadBowl Pasta™, and in 2009 debuted its 'Inspired New Pizza' – a permanent change to its core hand-tossed product, reinvented from the crust up with new sauce, cheese and garlic seasoned crust.

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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. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "intends," "plans," "estimates," or "anticipates" or similar expressions that concern our strategy, plans or intentions.  These forward-looking statements relating to our anticipated profitability, estimates in same store sales growth, the growth of our international business, ability to service our indebtedness, our intentions with respect to the extensions of the interest-only period on our fixed rate notes, our operating performance, the anticipated success of our new improved pizza product, trends in our business and other descriptions of future events reflect management's expectations based upon currently available information and data.  However, actual results are subject to future risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include: the level of our long-term and other indebtedness; uncertainties relating to litigation; consumer preferences, spending patterns and demographic trends; the effectiveness of our advertising, operations and promotional initiatives; the strength of our brand in the markets in which we compete; our ability to retain key personnel; new product and concept developments by the Company, such as its improved pizza, and other food-industry competitors; the ongoing level of profitability of our franchisees; and the ability of the Company and our franchisees to open new restaurants and keep existing restaurants in operation; changes in food prices, particularly cheese, labor, utilities, insurance, employee benefits and other operating costs; the impact that widespread illness or general health concerns may have on our business and the economy of the countries where we operate; severe weather conditions and natural disasters; changes in our effective tax rate; changes in government legislation and regulations; adequacy of our insurance coverage; costs related to future financings; our ability and that of our franchisees to successfully operate in the current credit environment; changes in the level of consumer spending given the general economic conditions including interest rates, energy prices and weak consumer confidence; availability of borrowings under our variable funding notes and our letters of credit; and changes in accounting policies.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are more fully described in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the section headed "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K.  Except as required by applicable securities laws, we do not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

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FORTUNE announced yesterday that Medifast, a leading portion-controlled weight-loss program, is ranked 29^th on the 2010 "100 Fastest-Growing Companies" list. The full list and related stories appear in the September 6, 2010, issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands on Monday, August 23.

FORTUNE Managing Editor Andy Serwer writes in the September 6, 2010, issue, "The troubled economy is on all of our minds these days, but sometimes we forget that even in the long slog we seem to be in, entrepreneurs are hard at work creating the next Cisco or Amgen or Starbucks."

"We are extremely proud to be recognized by FORTUNE as one of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies," commented Michael S. McDevitt, Chief Executive Officer, Medifast, Inc. "Everyone at Medifast continues to work tirelessly toward our long-term goal of helping Americans regain control of their health. Medifast is committed to providing clinically proven, innovative and superior quality products to support our multi-platform distribution channels."

Mr. McDevitt continued, "Our business model is demonstrating tremendous results by addressing each individual client's weight-loss and weight-maintenance needs. We look forward to building on this success over the next several years."

Medifast has been recommended by over 20,000 doctors since 1980. Clients can expect to lose up to two to five pounds per week on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan, which consists of eating five Medifast Meals and one Lean & Green Meal per day. Medifast provides customers over 70 different menu options, as well as a variety of support options to assist customers on their weight-loss journey.

To qualify for FORTUNE'S 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, foreign or domestic companies had to meet the following criteria: be trading on a major U.S. stock exchange; file quarterly reports with the SEC; have a minimum market capitalization of $250 million and a stock price of at least $5 on June 30, 2010; and have been trading continuously since June 30, 2007. The company must also have revenue and net income of at least $50 million and $10 million, respectively, for the four quarters ended on or before April 30, 2010. Finally, the company must have posted an annualized growth in revenue and earnings per share of at least 15% annually over the three years ended on or before April 30, 2010.

Companies that meet the above criteria were ranked by revenue growth rate, EPS growth rate, and three-year annualized total return for the period ended June 30, 2010. (To compute the revenue and EPS growth rates, FORTUNE uses a trailing four quarters log linear least square regression fit.)  The overall rank was based on the sum of the three ranks. Once the 100 companies were identified, they were then re-ranked within the 100, using the three equally weighted variables. If there is a tie, the company with the larger four-quarter revenue receives the higher rank.

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About Medifast:

Medifast (NYSE: MED) is the leading easy-to-use, clinically proven, portion-controlled weight-loss program. Medifast has been recommended by over 20,000 doctors and used by over one million customers since 1980. It is committed to enriching lives by providing innovative choices for lasting health. Medifast programs have been proven effective through studies by major university teaching hospitals. The company sells its products and programs via four unique distribution channels: 1) the web and national call centers, 2) the Take Shape For Life personal coaching division, 3) Medifast Weight Control Centers, and 4) a national network of physicians. Medifast was founded in 1980 and is located in Owings Mills, Maryland. For more information, log onto http://www.choosemedifast.com.

Please Note: This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases or terminology such as "intend" or other similar words or the negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Medifast's objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements. Medifast believes this release should be read in conjunction with all of its filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions its readers that these forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Some of these factors include, among others, Medifast's inability to attract and retain independent Associates and Members, stability in the pricing of print, TV and Direct Mail marketing initiatives affecting the cost to acquire customers, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory changes, and its planned growth into new domestic and international markets and new channels of distribution. Although Medifast's believes that the expectations, statements, and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cautions readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in this release, as well as those set forth in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.

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YoCream International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: YOCM), raised $8,000 for the Brian Grant Foundation at a fundraising event held at their Company Store in Portland Oregon.  The Company and Foundation announced that all sales revenue generated on July 31st at the YoCream Frozen Yogurt Company Store would go to support Parkinson's awareness, education and research and Portlanders showed up in crowds to show their support. Grant was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's at 36.

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"The monies raised by YoCream will be used to promote awareness and increase education of Parkinson's," explained Brian Grant. "The support from my home town and its citizens for me and my foundation is extraordinary. It means so much to me and all of us who have been and will be diagnosed with PD."

This fundraising event kicked off a weekend of activities to generate awareness of the disease. Grant's successful SHAKE IT TILL WE MAKE IT benefit included a celebrity gala dinner and golf tournament and raised $350,000 which was given to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research, the leading source of financing for Parkinson's research to speed a cure.

YoCream will continue its support of Grant's foundation by donating 20% of its new FroYo Shake sales through 2010.  "We support Brian and his leadership efforts to raise awareness about Early Onset Parkinson's, and we would like to continue to keep this in the forefront of our customer's minds," stated Tyler Bargas, Director of Sales at YoCream. "Customers can customize their own frozen yogurt shake by adding any of the more than 30 toppings to the FroYo Shake base in the self serve frozen yogurt store and feel like they are helping a fellow Portlander and his cause."  Like all of YoCream's Frozen Yogurt products, FroYo Shake contains high levels of beneficial live and active yogurt cultures.

About Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects one in 100 people over age 60. While advancing age remains the greatest risk factor, PD can strike people even under age 30. The average age at onset is 60, however, people have been diagnosed as young as 18. Estimates of the number of people living with the disease vary, but recent research indicates that at least one million people in the United States, and more than five million worldwide, have Parkinson's.

About The Brian Grant Foundation

Established in 2010, the Brian Grant Foundation supports efforts to build awareness and education of Parkinson's disease in order to increase earlier diagnosis, educate patients and their families, and provide a viable forum for people affected by Parkinson's. After playing professional basketball for 12 seasons in the NBA, Brian Grant was diagnosed in November of 2008 with young onset Parkinson's disease. Since, he has become an advocate for finding a cure and an inspiration for those living with PD. www.shakeittillwemakeit.com

About YoCream International, Inc.

YoCream International, Inc. is a world leader in the frozen yogurt industry. Since 1977, YoCream has pioneered the innovation, production and marketing of frozen yogurt, frozen desserts and beverages. The Company operates a state-of-the-art production facility in Portland, Oregon, to manufacture its "true" frozen yogurt, which contains the real yogurt that is fermented and cultured on site daily. YoCream offers over 110 flavors of frozen yogurt, ice cream, frozen custard, sorbet, smoothies, frozen carbonated beverages, slushes and frozen drink mixes. In addition to the YoCream brand, the Company also provides other branded flavors such as Hershey's™ (e.g. Hershey's™ Kisses™, Reese's™, York™, Jolly Rancher™, Twizzlers™, Bubble Yum™) and Rockstar™ under exclusive licenses. YoCream's end-user customers number in the thousands and include marquee convenience stores, quality quick service restaurants, warehouse stores, prestigious eating establishments, large grocery chains, frozen yogurt shops, colleges, military and government foodservice locations, international restaurants and neighborhood stores involving over 250 specialty and full line distributors in the supply chain. The Company also operates the YoCream Frozen Yogurt Company Store and Showroom in Portland Oregon, which is open daily to the public.  The company store is a place for consumers and YoCream's foodservice customers to enjoy YoCream products. The store is a fully functional training and business concept resource center for YoCream's representatives to help the operators and distributors that purchase YoCream products gain ideas and insights for building business together.  www.yocream.com

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Lions Gate Lighting Corp. (previously OTC BB- LNLT) today announced that it has completed its corporate name change to Umami Sustainable Seafood Inc. In connection with the name change, the Company also received approval by FINRA to begin trading under a new ticker symbol ("UMAM"), effective as of the open of business today.

The name more clearly reflects the Company's new business as a leading company in the production of sustainable sashimi grade bluefin tuna.

Umami is a word borrowed from the Japanese culture, meaning the harmonious fifth flavor. Umami can also mean good taste; delicious; skill and profit.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.umamiseafood.com

About the Company

The Company owns and operates Kali Tuna, which is an established Croatian-based aquaculture operation raising Northern bluefin tuna in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. The Company holds 33% of and options to buy the remaining 67% of Baja Aqua farms, an established Mexican aquaculture operation. The Company intends to become the leader in the Northern bluefin tuna industry by acquisition and internal growth. The growth of the Company will be founded on the sustainable management of resources and economically sound practices , seeking opportunities resulting from market consolidation and scientific progress in the industry .

Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains projections and forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release, which are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements and can include, without limitation, statements based on current expectations involving a number of risk s and uncertainties and which are not guarantees of future performance of the Company . Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors set forth in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 7, 2010, and other reports filed or to be filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Ex change Commission.

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Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) confirmed that at yesterday's National Technical Biosafety Committee (CTNBio) meeting in Brazil, the committee approved Monsanto's Bt Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybean product for planting in Brazil. This is an important step toward the Brazilian commercialization of the first biotechnology trait Monsanto has developed specifically for a non-U.S. market.

"This is an important product for Brazilian soybean farmers because it protects against insects that cause significant economic loss in soybean production in Brazil, and provides the increased yield provided by the Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait," said Roy Fuchs, oilseed technology lead for Monsanto.

Submissions to key soybean export markets continue in regulatory review. The company will commercialize Bt Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans in Brazil upon completion of global  approvals in key export markets.

About Monsanto Company

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world's natural resources such as water and energy. To learn more about our business and our commitments, please visit: www.monsanto.com.  Follow our business on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/MonsantoCo, on the company blog, Beyond the Rows at www.monsantoblog.com, or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information:

Certain statements contained in this release are "forward-looking statements," such as statements concerning the company's anticipated financial results, current and future product performance, regulatory approvals, business and financial plans and other non-historical facts. These statements are based on current expectations and currently available information. However, since these statements are based on factors that involve risks and uncertainties, the company's actual performance and results may differ materially from those described or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among others: continued competition in seeds, traits and agricultural chemicals; the company's exposure to various contingencies, including those related to intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance and the speed with which approvals are received, and public acceptance of biotechnology products; the success of the company's research and development activities; the outcomes of major lawsuits; developments related to foreign currencies and economies; successful operation of recent acquisitions; fluctuations in commodity prices; compliance with regulations affecting our manufacturing; the accuracy of the company's estimates related to distribution inventory levels; the company's ability to fund its short-term financing needs and to obtain payment for the products that it sells; the effect of weather conditions, natural disasters and accidents on the agriculture business or the company's facilities; and other risks and factors detailed in the company's most recent Form 10-K Report to the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date of this release. The company disclaims any current intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements or any of the factors that may affect actual results.

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The National "got milk?®" Milk Mustache Mobile Tour is crossing the country from March to September to help celebrate those special moments that families share around the dinner table and show moms that serving milk at dinnertime is an easy, and affordable, way to help make sure their families get the nutrition they need.  

Traveling to 75 cities nationwide, the "Milk the Moment" Tour features a variety of fun and educational activities for the entire family. The tour also offers moms a chance to share how they "milk the moment" at dinnertime for a chance to win an unforgettable family dinner experience with Milk Mustache celebrity and chef Tyler Florence.

"Taking the time to bring the family together and setting the dinner table with lowfat milk can help moms build a strong family," said Vivien Godfrey, CEO of the Milk Processor Education Program. "With the 'Milk the Moment' Tour, we're traveling coast-to-coast to bring tips and ideas for making the most of that important time together and reinforcing why milk – with its unique combination of key vitamins and minerals – is the perfect accompaniment to any meal."

Benefits of Family Dinner Time

Studies show that when kids eat dinner with their families, they're more likely to have nutritious diets, healthier weights and do better in school. Research also shows that they have higher fruit, vegetable and calcium intakes than their peers.  

However, many Americans are still not regularly sitting down for dinner together – and when they are, the nutrient value of the meal may be lacking, especially when it comes to what's in their glass. In recent years, soft drinks and sugary fruit drinks have been edging out milk at mealtime, but these drinks do not provide the nutrients families need.

"Family dinnertime provides a host of emotional and health benefits," said Margie Cook, registered dietitian with the St. Louis District Dairy Council. "And, when milk is part of the meal, the nutritional value immediately improves, since milk is naturally nutrient-rich like no other beverage. In fact, it provides nine essential nutrients that your family might be missing."

Milk is not only the leading food source of calcium and vitamin D, important for strong bones, it's also a good source of high-quality protein for lean muscle and B vitamins for energy. Studies also show that moms who drink milk are more likely to have daughters that drink milk; so every glass on the table should be filled with milk. At about 25 cents a glass, milk is a simple and affordable way to deliver the nutrition your family needs – so you can savor the moments that really matter.

"Milk the Moment" To Win

The Milk Mustache Mobile "Milk the Moment" Tour has taken to America's streets to encourage families to set the dinner table with naturally nutrient-rich milk. This year, the tour will help celebrate family dinners and invite moms to share how they make the most of time together around the table. Do your kids pour each family member a glass of milk? Or does your family do a milk toast to start off every meal? Event attendees can enter the national "Milk the Moment" contest by sharing how they "milk the moment" with their family for a chance to win a trip to San Francisco to have a family dinner with the latest Milk Mustache celebrity and chef Tyler Florence. To enter, St. Louis residents can visit the tour at various events on August 22 and August 24 including:

• Sunday, August 22 – St. Louis Cardinals game at Busch Stadium (11:30 a.m. –  1:30 p.m.)
  • 700 Clark Ave., St.  Louis, MO 63102
• Tuesday, August 24 – Magic House children's museum (10:30 a.m. –  3:30 p.m.)
  • 516 South Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122

Family Fun Activities

Also, as a partner of this year's tour, the NFL and the National Dairy Council's (NDC) Fuel Up to Play 60 program will offer St. Louis kids the opportunity at each event to participate in a fun, dinner-themed football toss activity that teaches kids the importance of getting enough exercise and eating right. The youth-led program empowers children and teens to take charge of their health and work with school leaders to create more opportunities for 60 minutes of daily physical activity and to make more healthy foods available. Also, residents who stop by the mobile tour have a chance to win great prizes and experience free, interactive activities including: an interactive display that puts milk head-to-head with other dinnertime beverage choices, milk samples from your local dairies, PET Dairy and Prairie Farms Dairy, and Milk Mustache photos.  

Helping Those In Need Build Strong Families

Local St. Louis residents can also help families in need by passing a virtual gallon of milk to friends on Facebook. Event attendees can pass a gallon on-site at special computer stations, but all St. Louis residents can help by visiting Facebook.com/MilkMustache. For every virtual gallon passed, $1 will go to Feeding America, up to $100,000. Feeding America is the country's largest network of food banks that serves more than 37 million people facing hunger in this country.

For more information on the importance of serving milk at the dinner table and the National Milk Mustache "got milk?®" Campaign visit whymilk.com, fan us on Facebook at Facebook.com/MilkMustache or follow us on Twitter @MilkMustache.

About the National Milk Mustache "got milk? ®" Campaign

The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation's milk processors, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board, through MilkPEP, runs the National Milk Mustache "got milk?®" Campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the health benefits of milk. For more information, go to www.whymilk.com. Deutsch, A Lowe and Partners Company, is the creative agency for the National Milk Mustache "got milk?®" Campaign.

About Feeding America

Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, our network members supply food to more than 37 million Americans each year, including 14 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 63,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms. For more information on how you can fight hunger in your community and across the country, visit http://www.feedingamerica.org. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/FeedingAmerica or follow our news on Twitter at twitter.com/FeedingAmerica.

About National Dairy Council

National Dairy Council® (NDC) is the nutrition research, education and communications arm of Dairy Management Inc™. On behalf of U.S. dairy farmers, NDC provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier society, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers and media. Established in 1915, NDC is dedicated to educating the public on the health benefits of consuming milk and milk products throughout a person's lifespan. For more information, visit www.nationaldairycouncil.org.

About Fuel Up to Play 60

Fuel Up to Play 60 is a youth-led social marketing initiative designed to help prevent childhood obesity and help youth develop life-long healthy eating and daily physical activity habits. As part of the program, student teams work with adult leaders in each school to make kid-appealing, good-tasting, nutrient-rich foods more available. They also create opportunities for daily physical activity, such as walking clubs and after-school sports and dance clubs. Fuel Up to Play 60 encourages kids to get involved and make changes that will help make their schools healthier places. The program reaches youth directly and engages their help in leading and inspiring their friends. The United States Department of Agriculture, NFL and National Dairy Council are partners in the program, and it is further supported by several health and nutrition organizations: Action for Healthy Kids, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dietetic Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Medical Association and School Nutrition Association.  Visit FuelUpToPlay60.com to learn more.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat frozen mamey fruit pulp sold under the La Nuestra brand by Montalvan Sales Inc. Ontario, Calif., or the Goya brand by Goya Foods Inc. Secaucus, N.J.

An investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state partners showed an epidemiologic link between an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Typhi infections and the products.

The CDC reports that at least nine people in California and Nevada are ill with typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi.

Ill individuals have reported consuming mamey fruit pulp, including mamey fruit smoothies at juice stands.

Goya Foods Inc. and La Nuestra have voluntarily recalled the product.

Consumers who have the recalled La Nuestra brand or Goya brand frozen mamey pulp in their homes are urged to discard it immediately.

Consumers also are urged to find out what brand of mamey pulp is being used in drinks prepared at juice stands and stores.

This outbreak of Salmonella Typhi is not related to the current outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to eggs in their shells.

What is the Problem?

An investigation by the CDC and state partners showed an epidemiologic link between an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Typhi and frozen mamey fruit pulp sold under the La Nuestra brand by Montalvan Sales Inc. Ontario, Calif., and under the Goya brand by Goya Foods Inc. Secaucus, New Jersey.

The CDC reports that at least nine people in California and Nevada are ill with typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi. Ill individuals have reported consuming products, including mamey fruit smoothies, made with La Nuestra or Goya brand frozen mamey fruit pulp.

Epidemiologic evidence has linked imported frozen mamey sold by Montalvan Sales Inc. (La Nuestra brand) and by Goya Foods Inc. to this ongoing outbreak. The two companies get their mamey fruit from a common supplier in Guatemala.

What are the Symptoms of Illness/Injury?

Infections with Salmonella Typhi cause typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is more common in developing countries. Eight of nine of the ill people report not having traveled outside the United States.

Typhoid fever is a serious illness that can result in death. People with typhoid fever usually have a sustained fever as high as 103 degrees to 104 degrees F (39 degrees to 40 degrees C). They may also feel weak, or have stomach pains, headache, or loss of appetite.

The only way to know for sure if an illness is typhoid fever is to have samples of stool or blood tested for the presence of Salmonella Typhi. Consumers who suspect that they have typhoid fever should see their health care professionals immediately.

What do Consumers Need to Do?

Consumers who have La Nuestra or Goya brand frozen mamey pulp in their homes are urged to discard it immediately. Consumers also are urged to find out what brand of mamey pulp is being used in drinks prepared at juice stands.

For more information on typhoid fever, visit http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhoidfever/.

What Do the Products Look Like?

Both the Goya and La Nuestra products are sold frozen. The Goya product is sold in 14-ounce packages in retail stores nationwide.  All production lot codes are being recalled. The UPC is 041331090803.

The La Nuestra brand mamey pulp comes in a 14-ounce plastic package.  All lot numbers are affected by this recall; however, packages produced prior to May 2009 are not identified with a lot number and are subject to this recall as well.  The UPC is 7-56869-10008-4.

Mamey fruit (sometime referred to as "zapote") is large and round, has brown skin and a fleshy orange pulp. It is grown mainly in the tropical lowlands of Central America and is very popular among the Hispanic community, especially in juices and fruit shakes (called "batidos").

What is Being Done about the Problem?

In addition to FDA’s collaborative effort with CDC and state partners to investigate the outbreak, the FDA is increasing its sampling of imported frozen mamey pulp at the borders to prevent contaminated product from entering the United States.

The information in this press release reflects FDA’s best efforts to communicate what the manufacturers have reported to FDA.

For more information on the Goya Foods Inc. voluntary recall: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm222506.htm

For more information on the La Nuestra voluntary recall: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm223383.htm

Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

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West Coast Bank is the gold sponsor of the Trilogy Food, Wine and Art Festival, the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce's largest annual fundraiser. More than 60 vendors will participate with fresh cuisine, local wines and art at the Oakhurst Thoroughbred Farm in Newberg, September 11, 11 a.m. -6 p.m.

West Coast Bank Newberg-Dundee Manager-Vice President Nicole McIntyre said, "Supporting the communities we serve and ensuring the success of our local businesses are priorities to the bank. Significant sponsorships like the Trilogy Food, Wine and Art Festival help us achieve these important goals."

The Chamber is a member-driven association of businesses and organizations committed to fostering relationships between members and the community. The mission of the Chamber is to improve the economic climate and quality of life in the Chehalem Valley. For more information, see www.trilogynewberg.com.

West Coast Bancorp (Nasdaq: WCBO) is a Northwest bank holding company with $2.7 billion in assets, operating 65 locations in Oregon and Washington. The Company combines the sophisticated products and expertise of larger banks with the local decision making, market knowledge and customer service of a community bank. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.wcb.com.

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Available beginning Aug. 24, Denny's will offer customers five new affordable meal offerings – the Cheese Quesadilla, Nacho Salad, Fried Cheese Melt, Bacon Chipotle Skillet and the Fried Shrimp Platter.

Introduced in April, Denny's $2 $4 $6 $8 Value Menu offers customers variety and everyday affordability with 16 different menu items, from traditional favorites to new a la carte items. After a successful launch, Denny's is further optimizing the menu with new choices based on additional consumer research.

"The $2 $4 $6 $8 Value Menu was introduced to redefine the concept of traditional value menus by offering guests around-the-clock affordable menu options, without settling on quality and service," comments John Dillon, vice president of marketing and product development for Denny's. "We are thrilled to be able to build on that success even more with the addition of these five new cravable items."

Designed for the cheese lover in all of us, the Fried Cheese Melt features four fried mozzarella sticks nestled between melted American cheese and two slices of grilled sourdough bread. It is served with french fries and a side of marinara sauce for $4.

Three of the five menu items feature a Tex Mex flavor, including the Cheese Quesadilla made with a flour tortilla, filled with cheddar cheese and topped with pico de gallo and sour cream for $2. The Nacho Salad starts on a foundation of fresh lettuce topped with specially seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and sour cream served with flour tortillas for $6. The Bacon Chipotle Skillet includes grilled chicken topped with crisp bacon, a smoky blend of cheeses and chipotle sauce. It is served with two sides and dinner bread plus choice of soft drink or coffee for $8.

A true American favorite, the Fried Shrimp Platter includes 10 deep-fried shrimp served with french fries, coleslaw, cocktail sauce and dinner bread plus choice of drink or coffee for $8.

Launched nationwide in April, the 16-item $2 $4 $6 $8 Value Menu is available all day, every day and offers four items at each price point. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert items.  

Denny's is also known for providing its customers with tremendous value, including these great everyday deals:

• Kids Eat Free – Consumers can receive a free kids meals for up to two children 10 and under with the purchase of each adult entrée of $2.50 or more.  The offer is good at participating locations from 4 to 10 p.m. on select days only, and menu items and prices may vary.
• Free Birthday Grand Slam®– Celebrate your special day with a free Original Grand Slam® meal at participating Denny's restaurants. The Original Grand Slam offer is free for the birthday guy or gal who can show proof that it's their birthday, and is good for dine-in only.
• AARP Members Save 20 Percent - Show your AARP membership card at Denny's restaurants and save 20 percent off your total check from 4 to 10 p.m. every day. Also, coffee is just $1 for AARP members and their guests, 24/7.

About Denny's

Denny's is America's largest full-service family restaurant chain, with more than 1,500 locations.  For more than 50 years, Denny's has been serving up real breakfast 24/7.  Home of the famous Grand Slam® breakfasts, Denny's provides a variety of flavorful food and beverage choices.  For more information on Denny's and to join the Denny's Rewards Program please visit www.dennys.com.

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Lions Gate Lighting Corp. (previously OTC BB- LNLT) today announced that it has completed its corporate name change to Umami Sustainable Seafood Inc. In connection with the name change, the Company also received approval by FINRA to begin trading under a new ticker symbol ("UMAM"), effective as of the open of business today.

The name more clearly reflects the Company's new business as a leading company in the production of sustainable sashimi grade bluefin tuna.

Umami is a word borrowed from the Japanese culture, meaning the harmonious fifth flavor. Umami can also mean good taste; delicious; skill and profit.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.umamiseafood.com

About the Company

The Company owns and operates Kali Tuna, which is an established Croatian-based aquaculture operation raising Northern bluefin tuna in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. The Company holds 33% of and options to buy the remaining 67% of Baja Aqua farms, an established Mexican aquaculture operation. The Company intends to become the leader in the Northern bluefin tuna industry by acquisition and internal growth. The growth of the Company will be founded on the sustainable management of resources and economically sound practices , seeking opportunities resulting from market consolidation and scientific progress in the industry .

Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains projections and forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release, which are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements and can include, without limitation, statements based on current expectations involving a number of risk s and uncertainties and which are not guarantees of future performance of the Company . Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors set forth in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 7, 2010, and other reports filed or to be filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Ex change Commission.

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Hillandale Farms of Iowa is voluntarily recalling shell eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.  Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.  In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis.

Eggs affected by this recall were distributed to grocery distribution centers, retail grocery stores and foodservice companies which service or are located in fourteen states, including the following:  Arkansas, California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.

There have been laboratory-confirmed Salmonella enteritidis illnesses associated with the shell eggs; the investigation is ongoing.

Eggs are distributed under the following brand names:  Hillandale Farms, Sunny Farms, and Sunny Meadow in 6-egg cartons, dozen-egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, 30-egg package, and 5-dozen cases.  Loose eggs are packaged under the following brand names:  Wholesome Farms and West Creek in 15 and 30-dozen tray packs.  The loose eggs may also be repackaged by customers.

Only eggs with these plant numbers are affected - even though the brand name may be the same.

Julian dates and plant codes can be found stamped on the end of the egg carton or printed on the case label.  The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number.  The Julian date follows the plant number, for example:  P1860 230.

Consumers who believe they may have purchased these shell eggs should not eat them but should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.  Consumers with questions should contact Hillandale Farms at (866) 262-4208.

Hillandale Farms strives to provide our customers with safe, high-quality eggs – that is our responsibility and our commitment and why we are fully cooperating with FDA's investigation and are undertaking this voluntary recall.  Additionally, as a precautionary measure, we are also diverting our existing inventory of shell eggs.

SOURCE Hillandale Farms of Iowa

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Milton's Baking Company is voluntarily recalling Milton's® Multi-Grain Bread which was distributed to locations in Northern and Central California, Arizona and Nevada.  The company took the precautionary step because the loaves contain milk, an undeclared allergen, which may pose a potential serious and life-threatening health risk to milk-allergic individuals.

The company advises that anyone who has consumed the product and has had an allergic reaction should seek the advice of a health-care professional.

This recall affects only Milton's® Multi-Grain Bread, 24 oz., UPC 06541-92038 with the Plant Code 250 sold only in Northern and Central California, Arizona and Nevada.  "All Best if Purchased By" dates through Aug. 26 are included in the recall.  

The product is sold in both single loaf 24 oz. packages and in overwrapped double loaf packages.  The plant code is printed on the front of the package under "Best if Purchased By" on the second line immediately after the date.

No other Milton's® products are included in this voluntary recall.  

This product was sold in a variety of retail grocery and mass merchandise retailers in the areas of Northern and Central California, Arizona, and Nevada.  Retailers began removing affected product from shelves as of Thursday, August 19, 2010.  Starting Saturday, August 21, 2010, retailers in affected markets will carry Milton's Multi-Grain Bread 24 oz., UPC 06541-92038, without milk.

The company said consumers may return affected product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.  Consumers should log onto Milton's website http://www.miltonsbaking.com/talk-to-us with additional questions or inquiries.  Consumers may also call 858-350-9696 x 151 from 9am-5pm Pacific Standard Time, Monday – Friday.

Milton's has received no reports of illnesses or allergic reactions.

The company estimates the recall to involve between 5,000-10,000 loaves.

This recall is being conducted in conjunction with the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat frozen mamey fruit pulp sold under the La Nuestra brand by Montalvan Sales Inc. Ontario, Calif., or the Goya brand by Goya Foods Inc. Secaucus, N.J.

An investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state partners showed an epidemiologic link between an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Typhi infections and the products.

The CDC reports that at least nine people in California and Nevada are ill with typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi.

Ill individuals have reported consuming mamey fruit pulp, including mamey fruit smoothies at juice stands.

Goya Foods Inc. and La Nuestra have voluntarily recalled the product.

Consumers who have the recalled La Nuestra brand or Goya brand frozen mamey pulp in their homes are urged to discard it immediately.

Consumers also are urged to find out what brand of mamey pulp is being used in drinks prepared at juice stands and stores.

This outbreak of Salmonella Typhi is not related to the current outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to eggs in their shells.

What is the Problem?

An investigation by the CDC and state partners showed an epidemiologic link between an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Typhi and frozen mamey fruit pulp sold under the La Nuestra brand by Montalvan Sales Inc. Ontario, Calif., and under the Goya brand by Goya Foods Inc. Secaucus, New Jersey.

The CDC reports that at least nine people in California and Nevada are ill with typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi. Ill individuals have reported consuming products, including mamey fruit smoothies, made with La Nuestra or Goya brand frozen mamey fruit pulp.

Epidemiologic evidence has linked imported frozen mamey sold by Montalvan Sales Inc. (La Nuestra brand) and by Goya Foods Inc. to this ongoing outbreak. The two companies get their mamey fruit from a common supplier in Guatemala.

What are the Symptoms of Illness/Injury?

Infections with Salmonella Typhi cause typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is more common in developing countries. Eight of nine of the ill people report not having traveled outside the United States.

Typhoid fever is a serious illness that can result in death. People with typhoid fever usually have a sustained fever as high as 103 degrees to 104 degrees F (39 degrees to 40 degrees C). They may also feel weak, or have stomach pains, headache, or loss of appetite.

The only way to know for sure if an illness is typhoid fever is to have samples of stool or blood tested for the presence of Salmonella Typhi. Consumers who suspect that they have typhoid fever should see their health care professionals immediately.

What do Consumers Need to Do?

Consumers who have La Nuestra or Goya brand frozen mamey pulp in their homes are urged to discard it immediately. Consumers also are urged to find out what brand of mamey pulp is being used in drinks prepared at juice stands.

For more information on typhoid fever, visit http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhoidfever/.

What Do the Products Look Like?

Both the Goya and La Nuestra products are sold frozen. The Goya product is sold in 14-ounce packages in retail stores nationwide.  All production lot codes are being recalled. The UPC is 041331090803.

The La Nuestra brand mamey pulp comes in a 14-ounce plastic package.  All lot numbers are affected by this recall; however, packages produced prior to May 2009 are not identified with a lot number and are subject to this recall as well.  The UPC is 7-56869-10008-4.

Mamey fruit (sometime referred to as "zapote") is large and round, has brown skin and a fleshy orange pulp. It is grown mainly in the tropical lowlands of Central America and is very popular among the Hispanic community, especially in juices and fruit shakes (called "batidos").

What is Being Done about the Problem?

In addition to FDA’s collaborative effort with CDC and state partners to investigate the outbreak, the FDA is increasing its sampling of imported frozen mamey pulp at the borders to prevent contaminated product from entering the United States.

The information in this press release reflects FDA’s best efforts to communicate what the manufacturers have reported to FDA.

For more information on the Goya Foods Inc. voluntary recall: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm222506.htm

For more information on the La Nuestra voluntary recall: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm223383.htm

Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

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Celebrated Manhattan-based butcher Pat La Frieda is scheduled to appear on ShopNBC (www.shopnbc.com), the premier lifestyle brand in multi-media retailing. The premiere of Pat La Frieda Meats, which will be the first national roll-out of the product to the general public, will occur on Monday, August 23 at 7pm ET and on Tuesday, August 24 at 2pm ET.

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Pat La Frieda, President of Pat La Frieda Wholesale Meat Purveyors, says, "For more than 90 years, my family's business, has been built upon selling directly to restaurants across North America, but never before have our products been directly available to the general public. We are thrilled to have a multi-channel platform like ShopNBC that will allow us to reach more than 76 million homes nationwide and provide their viewers with the same quality meats that top-rated restaurateurs and chefs have been using for decades."

The Pat La Frieda product line on ShopNBC will feature eclectic blends of burgers, cuts of steak, and sausage links -- all featuring the quality and flavor favored by discerning restaurateurs and chefs. The product line was developed to reflect the best of what La Frieda has to offer.

The show is part handbook for meat preparation and technique, and part memoir of America's most successful meat dynasty. With easy to follow tips on sourcing, buying, cutting and preparing meat, Pat La Frieda will entertain viewers with stories, give them the confidence to shop for and cook their meat, and provide them with reason to tune in again and again.

Pat La Frieda Must Haves on ShopNBC include:

W10466  Pat La Frieda Meats Grill Sampler

W10467  Pat La Frieda Meats Burger Sampler

W10468  Pat La Frieda Meats Steak Sampler

"We are thrilled to be working with DMA to bring Pat La Frieda Meats to the ShopNBC network," said Bob Ayd, ShopNBC's president. "The Pat La Frieda family has a wonderful heritage, and its high quality meats have earned the highest of marks as a supplier to many of New York City's finest restaurants. Because ShopNBC is the premium lifestyle brand in the multi-media retailing industry, we are always hungry to add new, unique and special product offerings to surprise and entertain our customers. Now, for the first time ever, ShopNBC viewers across America can enjoy a taste of New York's finest 5-star restaurant quality burgers, steaks, sausages and more – shipped fresh, not frozen and ready to enjoy – all at a tremendous value.

Designers Management Agency, a Manhattan-based talent representation agency connected Pat La Frieda and ShopNBC. Aaron Spiewak, Chief Operating Officer at DMA says, "I am very pleased that DMA was able to put Pat La Frieda and ShopNBC into this partnership. For three generations, Pat La Frieda Meats have been available exclusively in New York's finest restaurants. Finally, the rest of the country will have the opportunity to feed their families with the best quality meat."  

About Pat La Frieda Wholesale Meat Purveyors

Located in the heart of Manhattan for more than ninety years, Pat La Frieda Wholesale Meat Purveyors services restaurants, hotels, banquet facilities, and retail outlets with a full line of meat, poultry, and associated items. The company is family owned and operated and federally inspected by the USDA. For more information, please visit http://lafrieda.com/.

About ShopNBC

ShopNBC is a multi-media retailer operating with a premium lifestyle brand. Over 1 million customers benefit from ShopNBC as an authority and destination in the categories of home, electronics, beauty, health, fitness, fashion, jewelry and watches. As part of the company's "ShopNBC Anywhere" initiative, customers can interact and shop via cable and satellite TV in 76 million homes (DISH Network channels 134 and 228; DIRECTV channel 316); mobile devices including iPhone, BlackBerry and Droid; online at www.ShopNBC.com; live streaming at www.ShopNBC.TV; and social networking sites Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. ShopNBC is owned and operated by ValueVision Media (NASDAQ: VVTV).

About Designers Management Agency (DMA)

Designers Management Agency provides talent and brand representation services within the luxury lifestyle sector, including fashion, home, beauty, culinary and the arts. A sampling of DMA's clients include Melania Trump, Sophie Theallet, David Burke, the Lee Brothers, Lidia Bastianich, Terry McMillan and MoMA. DMA was founded in 2001 and is based in New York City. For more information, please visit http://www.designersmanagement.com/.

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Fresh Family Foods, a unique grocery store concept located in one of Chicago's most notorious food deserts, neighborhoods that lack access to mainstream grocery stores, will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, August 26 at 336 E. 95th St., across from Chicago State University.

Fresh Family Foods is the brain child of Chicago restaurateur and fast-casual dining guru Quentin Love, creator of the popular "no beef, no pork" Quench chain of restaurants, located on the South, West and North Sides of Chicago.

Love and co-owner Dianna Wiley have teamed up with LaDonna Redmond, a longtime advocate of agricultural co-ops and healthy food choices in minority communities, to develop a boutique-style grocery offering fresh produce, a juice and coffee bar, and freshly prepared hot meals reminiscent of Whole Foods. Patrons will enjoy a fresh selection of produce and be able to order from the full Quench menu inside the store, which includes limited seating for in-store dining.

"Our vision for Fresh Family Foods was to be an alternative to stores in minority communities that have traditionally charged two or three times the price for stale food and unattractive produce," Love said. "Research shows that African Americans have suffered disproportionately from heart disease and diabetes as a direct result of the poor food choices that are available to them close to home."

Chicago State students will enjoy a 25 percent discount on Quench menu items inside the store. Patrons will be able to access pastry selections from another South Side eatery, Brown Sugar Bakery, part of Love's umbrella company, the I Love Food Group, (www.ilovefoodgroup.com) and freshly popped buttered, cheese and caramel Poptime popcorn.

"Children and families living on the South Side deserve better," Wiley said. "Shoppers will be treated to nice music and a nice atmosphere. We said, 'Why not bring that type of quality to the Black community?'"

Fresh Family Foods holds another distinction: It is the only Black-owned grocery in the State of Illinois. Unlike other grocers and convenience stores in surrounding communities, Fresh Family Foods will not sell tobacco products or alcoholic beverages.

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Pennsylvania eggs certified under a voluntary best production practices program meet some of the nation's highest safety standards, Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding said today.

Under the Pennsylvania Egg Quality Assurance Program, or PEQAP, producers implement management and monitoring practices designed to reduce the risk of Salmonella Enteritidis contamination of eggs.

"With a nationwide egg recall raising renewed concerns about safety, I urge consumers to seek out eggs produced in Pennsylvania," said Redding. "By purchasing eggs produced under the Pennsylvania Egg Quality Assurance Program, consumers can be assured that the eggs meet high safety standards while supporting Pennsylvania farmers and the state's economy."

PEQAP helps ensure that basic food safety preventative measures are used, including cleaning and disinfecting between flocks, environmental monitoring of production facilities and maintaining an acceptable biosecurity program. Eggs must be refrigerated throughout production and distribution.

In place for more than 15 years as a successful preventive measure, PEQAP was the model upon which the federal Food and Drug Administration's new egg rule was based. The rule, published in July, requires preventive measures during the production, storage and transportation of the nation's egg supply.

"Thanks to the efforts of Pennsylvania's egg producers, the success of Pennsylvania's egg quality program in preventing salmonella contamination has led to national efforts to ensure consumer confidence in egg production and consumption," said Redding.

To ensure you're using Pennsylvania-produced eggs, look for the PA Preferred logo, which is a gold checkmark in a blue keystone. PA Preferred is the Department of Agriculture's branding program that helps consumers easily identify locally sourced products. PA Preferred companies can be found at www.papreferred.com.

All PA Preferred eggs must be produced under Pennsylvania Egg Quality Assurance program guidelines. Consumers should practice proper food safety handling practices when using eggs, including keeping eggs and food containing eggs refrigerated, never eating raw or undercooked eggs, and sanitizing hands when preparing eggs.

Valued at $487.5 million, Pennsylvania's egg industry—the fourth-largest in the nation—plays a major role in the state's economy. Pennsylvania is home to 21.5 million hens producing 6.2 billion eggs each year.

For more information about the Pennsylvania Egg Quality Assurance Program, visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us and search "PEQAP."

Media contact: Nicole L. C. Bucher, 717-787-5085

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YoCream International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: YOCM), raised $8,000 for the Brian Grant Foundation at a fundraising event held at their Company Store in Portland Oregon.  The Company and Foundation announced that all sales revenue generated on July 31st at the YoCream Frozen Yogurt Company Store would go to support Parkinson's awareness, education and research and Portlanders showed up in crowds to show their support. Grant was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's at 36.

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"The monies raised by YoCream will be used to promote awareness and increase education of Parkinson's," explained Brian Grant. "The support from my home town and its citizens for me and my foundation is extraordinary. It means so much to me and all of us who have been and will be diagnosed with PD."

This fundraising event kicked off a weekend of activities to generate awareness of the disease. Grant's successful SHAKE IT TILL WE MAKE IT benefit included a celebrity gala dinner and golf tournament and raised $350,000 which was given to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research, the leading source of financing for Parkinson's research to speed a cure.

YoCream will continue its support of Grant's foundation by donating 20% of its new FroYo Shake sales through 2010.  "We support Brian and his leadership efforts to raise awareness about Early Onset Parkinson's, and we would like to continue to keep this in the forefront of our customer's minds," stated Tyler Bargas, Director of Sales at YoCream. "Customers can customize their own frozen yogurt shake by adding any of the more than 30 toppings to the FroYo Shake base in the self serve frozen yogurt store and feel like they are helping a fellow Portlander and his cause."  Like all of YoCream's Frozen Yogurt products, FroYo Shake contains high levels of beneficial live and active yogurt cultures.

About Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects one in 100 people over age 60. While advancing age remains the greatest risk factor, PD can strike people even under age 30. The average age at onset is 60, however, people have been diagnosed as young as 18. Estimates of the number of people living with the disease vary, but recent research indicates that at least one million people in the United States, and more than five million worldwide, have Parkinson's.

About The Brian Grant Foundation

Established in 2010, the Brian Grant Foundation supports efforts to build awareness and education of Parkinson's disease in order to increase earlier diagnosis, educate patients and their families, and provide a viable forum for people affected by Parkinson's. After playing professional basketball for 12 seasons in the NBA, Brian Grant was diagnosed in November of 2008 with young onset Parkinson's disease. Since, he has become an advocate for finding a cure and an inspiration for those living with PD. www.shakeittillwemakeit.com

About YoCream International, Inc.

YoCream International, Inc. is a world leader in the frozen yogurt industry. Since 1977, YoCream has pioneered the innovation, production and marketing of frozen yogurt, frozen desserts and beverages. The Company operates a state-of-the-art production facility in Portland, Oregon, to manufacture its "true" frozen yogurt, which contains the real yogurt that is fermented and cultured on site daily. YoCream offers over 110 flavors of frozen yogurt, ice cream, frozen custard, sorbet, smoothies, frozen carbonated beverages, slushes and frozen drink mixes. In addition to the YoCream brand, the Company also provides other branded flavors such as Hershey's™ (e.g. Hershey's™ Kisses™, Reese's™, York™, Jolly Rancher™, Twizzlers™, Bubble Yum™) and Rockstar™ under exclusive licenses. YoCream's end-user customers number in the thousands and include marquee convenience stores, quality quick service restaurants, warehouse stores, prestigious eating establishments, large grocery chains, frozen yogurt shops, colleges, military and government foodservice locations, international restaurants and neighborhood stores involving over 250 specialty and full line distributors in the supply chain. The Company also operates the YoCream Frozen Yogurt Company Store and Showroom in Portland Oregon, which is open daily to the public.  The company store is a place for consumers and YoCream's foodservice customers to enjoy YoCream products. The store is a fully functional training and business concept resource center for YoCream's representatives to help the operators and distributors that purchase YoCream products gain ideas and insights for building business together.  www.yocream.com

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Sports fans and tailgaters attending NFL games at the recently completed $1.6 billion New Meadowlands Stadium have direct access to authentic gourmet tailgating food plus a real tailgating experience—not only within the Stadium's gates but also outside in the parking lot—because of an innovative joint venture between Weber Grills and Lobel's Prime Meats.

Officially launched with the Jets vs. Giants pre-season game this week, the Lobel's & Weber Grilling Station™ features professional chefs grilling Lobel's USDA prime meats on huge Weber® Ranch® Kettle charcoal grills (each grill has a whopping 1,104-inch cooking area) to sell gourmet sandwiches exclusively to tailgaters and other game attendees. Located in parking lot "L," adjacent to Meadowlands Racetrack and directly outside from the Pepsi Gate, sports fans will also be able to ask on-site Weber and Lobel's experts about grilling tips, tailgating recipes, and products while sharing their own experiences around the grill. Both companies have signed a deal with the state-of-the-art sports complex.

"We put this partnership together with Lobel's and Weber to offer upscale, hot-off-the-grill food in a parking lot before fans enter a stadium," said Ken Ferriter, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the Meadowlands. "Tailgating has become a huge tradition here, and this project celebrates and embraces it."

In addition to a new, patented Lobel's USDA Prime Wrangler™ Steak Sandwich, consumers can purchase other offerings such as a Charred Boneless USDA Prime Short Rib Sandwich, a USDA Prime Grilled Skirt Steak Sandwich, and an Organic Chicken Kabob Sandwich.

According to Mark Lobel, co-owner of Lobel's, after the company experienced success selling its USDA prime steak sandwich inside Yankee Stadium, the family came up with the Grill Station idea. "We had this vision of offering the highest quality food directly to fans within a true tailgating experience. We immediately called Weber Grills to be our partner because we're like-minded brands, and we've had a long-standing relationship."

A second Lobel's & Weber Grilling Station will be staged within the Meadowlands' "Railgate" area, where a new rail line directly drops off passengers from New York's Penn Station—only a 20-minute trip. There, the gourmet sandwiches will be cooked on models from Weber's luxury Summit gas grill line—specifically, on Weber® Summit® S-620™ gas grills—where fans can also enjoy a live band, sit-down eating, and various other food and entertainment options. The Railgate area is in the Bud Light Party Plaza.

"According to the latest Weber Tailgating Study, one in five U.S. tailgaters say they've 'gone gourmet,'" said Mike Kempster, Weber executive vice president. "They're looking for new recipe ideas beyond burgers and brats. The Lobel's & Weber Grilling Stations will encourage consumers to not only learn first-hand from experts how easy it is to tailgate with the proper grill and food, but to also design their own successful gourmet parking lot menus."

For a limited time, a downloadable version of the B-Roll footage is available at the following link: http://rcpt.yousendit.com/930797715/889a5eda62c227b05cd86f5b1c0cb8d7

About Weber

Weber-Stephen Products Co., headquartered in Palatine, Ill., is the world's premier manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills, grilling accessories and other outdoor room products. In 1952, founder George Stephen sparked a backyard revolution with his invention of the Weber® kettle. More than 50 years later, the family-owned company remains the industry leader with its Weber®, Weber® Q®, and Ducane® brands. As a leading exporter of grills, Weber brand products are sold worldwide at select home centers, hardware stores, department stores, patio stores, and other retail outlets. Weber has the strongest consumer outreach program in the industry with its Weber Grill-Line(SM) (1-800-GRILL-OUT®); Weber's On The Grill™ mobile applications; and a content-rich website with grilling tips, techniques, and original Weber recipes at www.weber.com®. (The Weber Grill-Line and Weber Customer Service are closed on Christmas.)

About Lobel's

Lobel's specializes in gourmet meats—the finest USDA prime, Natural Prime and American Wagyu beef, all-natural veal and lamb, fresh poultry, Berkshire pork and specialty products.  Lobel's history dates back more than 170 years and five generations. During the past 60 years, the Lobels have cultivated a reputation as the "butchers to the stars" for the celebrity clientele who flock to their Madison Avenue storefront in the heart of Manhattan's Upper Eastside.  The Lobels expanded their business nationally in 2000 with an online butcher shop and mail-order service backed by the family's legendary customer service and the promise of fresh overnight delivery of their meats.  They have since been rated as the top mail-order steak purveyor by a number of prominent critics.  For additional information, visit the Web site at www.lobels.com or call toll-free 1-877-783-4512.

About The New Meadowlands Stadium

The New Meadowlands Stadium, home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, sets the standard for venue excellence, with state-of-the-art technology, comfort and amenities. With a full seating capacity of 82,500, the New Meadowlands Stadium is the third-largest stadium in the National Football League. Highlights include four massive 30' X 118' HD video display boards in each of the stadium corners; a 48" X 1810' ribbon board that circles the interior bowl; 2100 + HD Monitors throughout the stadium; and 20 HD video pylons ranging in size from 20' X 40' to 20' X 60'. Outside the stadium, a 350,000-square-foot outdoor plaza will boast fan-centric activities and pregame entertainment zones. The new stadium will have numerous dining options, wider concourses and more HD square footage than any other stadium in North America. A signature amenity of the stadium is the brand new rail line that drops off passengers directly in front of the stadium.

SOURCE Weber-Stephen Products Co.

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Thrill-seekers participating in the City Chase Urban Adventure series in Chicago this weekend will remain hydrated and replenished with water provided in Tetra Pak cartons. A leader in sustainable food and beverage packaging solutions, Tetra Pak's partnership with City Chase is the latest example of the inventive strategies the company employs to demonstrate the benefits of its carton packaging which is made mainly from a renewable resource to consumers, and how sustainable products can easily be incorporated into a busy, active lifestyle.

"It's crucial for Chasers to remain hydrated throughout the day's grueling challenges, so it is especially exciting for us to offer water in convenient, easy-to-carry Tetra Pak cartons," says Jason Erkes, City Chase USA President. "We are thrilled to have Tetra Pak as our official water sponsor in Chicago this year."

Tetra Pak will provide water cartons – mainly made from paper, a renewable resource – to Chicago City Chase competitors at select challenges throughout the city. The compact, lightweight cartons are a convenient option for contestants to carry with them as they race to complete 10 ChasePoint challenges before dashing across the finish line.

"We applaud City Chase as a truly unique celebration of Chicago and its thrill-seeking, fun-loving residents," says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communication for Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. "We are pleased to be a part of this exciting event, showcasing the benefits of carton packaging and how it complements the most on-the-go, adventurous activities."

In addition to its water sponsorship, Tetra Pak will also be featured among one of the mental, physical and adventurous obstacle course/scavenger hunt-like challenges that will push Chasers out of their comfort zones while rediscovering the beauty of their city. The Chicago City Chase event will take place Saturday, August 21, and will begin at the Merchandise Mart and conclude at Joe's Bar on Weed Street.

ABOUT TETRA PAK

Tetra Pak is the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world. With almost 22,000 employees based in over 85 countries, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our motto, "PROTECTS WHAT'S GOOD™," reflects our vision to make food safe and available, everywhere.

More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapakusa.com.

ABOUT CITY CHASE, INC.

Toronto-based City Chase, Inc. (CCI) is the operating company of City Chase, a global consumer event series, offering unique experiential one-day events in various major markets throughout the world. 2010 is again a year of expansion and growth as City Chase extends to 15 countries across the globe with regional events and a National Championship in both the U.S. and in Canada. In addition to U.S. events in Philadelphia, Austin, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, New York, Seattle and Chicago, City Chase events take place in Australia, Canada, England, Hong Kong, Singapore, France, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Ireland, and Spain – www.citychaseusa.com

The Chicago City Chase is sponsored locally by T-Mobile, BlackBerry, Mitsubishi, Merrell, Chicago Sport & Social Club, WXRT-FM, Metromix.com, NBC Chicago.com, MGD64, Fitness Formula Clubs, Clif Bar and Special Olympics Chicago.

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Fresh Family Foods, a unique grocery store concept located in one of Chicago's most notorious food deserts, neighborhoods that lack access to mainstream grocery stores, will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, August 26 at 336 E. 95th St., across from Chicago State University.

Fresh Family Foods is the brain child of Chicago restaurateur and fast-casual dining guru Quentin Love, creator of the popular "no beef, no pork" Quench chain of restaurants, located on the South, West and North Sides of Chicago.

Love and co-owner Dianna Wiley have teamed up with LaDonna Redmond, a longtime advocate of agricultural co-ops and healthy food choices in minority communities, to develop a boutique-style grocery offering fresh produce, a juice and coffee bar, and freshly prepared hot meals reminiscent of Whole Foods. Patrons will enjoy a fresh selection of produce and be able to order from the full Quench menu inside the store, which includes limited seating for in-store dining.

"Our vision for Fresh Family Foods was to be an alternative to stores in minority communities that have traditionally charged two or three times the price for stale food and unattractive produce," Love said. "Research shows that African Americans have suffered disproportionately from heart disease and diabetes as a direct result of the poor food choices that are available to them close to home."

Chicago State students will enjoy a 25 percent discount on Quench menu items inside the store. Patrons will be able to access pastry selections from another South Side eatery, Brown Sugar Bakery, part of Love's umbrella company, the I Love Food Group, (www.ilovefoodgroup.com) and freshly popped buttered, cheese and caramel Poptime popcorn.

"Children and families living on the South Side deserve better," Wiley said. "Shoppers will be treated to nice music and a nice atmosphere. We said, 'Why not bring that type of quality to the Black community?'"

Fresh Family Foods holds another distinction: It is the only Black-owned grocery in the State of Illinois. Unlike other grocers and convenience stores in surrounding communities, Fresh Family Foods will not sell tobacco products or alcoholic beverages.

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Lancaster Colony Corporation (Nasdaq: LANC) today reported results for the company's fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, including these highlights:

• Net sales increased 0.5 percent to $1,057 million versus $1,051 million last year.
• Net income totaled a record $115.0 million or $4.07 per diluted share. Prior year net income totaled $89.1 million, or $3.17 per diluted share.  Fiscal 2010 results included pretax income of $0.9 million (two cents per share after taxes) associated with a second quarter distribution under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA). In fiscal 2009, the pretax CDSOA distribution was $8.7 million (20 cents per share after taxes).
• The cash dividend was increased for the 47th consecutive year, and 80,000 shares were repurchased at a cost of approximately $4.4 million.
• The balance sheet remained strong with no debt outstanding. The company's $160 million unsecured revolving credit facility was unused and fully available.

FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS

Highlights of the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2010 included the following:

• Net sales decreased two percent to $248 million versus $253 million in the year ago quarter.
• Specialty Foods sales totaled $217.3 million, a decline of four percent from last year's record fourth quarter total.  This decline was primarily due to weaker foodservice volume and cost-driven price decreases.  Retail sales declined slightly, with the earlier Easter this year shifting sales to the third fiscal quarter.  Lower sales volumes, greater investment in trade support for certain frozen lines, increased freight and somewhat less efficient operations contributed to segment operating income declining by 18 percent to $38.2 million from the prior year's record of $46.8 million.
• Glassware and Candles sales increased 15 percent to $30.7 million primarily due to higher candle sales to the mass market. The segment's quarterly operating loss improved to less than $0.1 million compared to $0.9 million a year ago. The benefits from higher sales and greater production volumes were mitigated by higher input costs, especially for paraffin wax.  
• Fourth quarter net income totaled $22.8 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, versus the year ago net income of $28.4 million, or $1.01 per diluted share.  

Chairman and CEO John B. Gerlach, Jr. said, "Persistent economic weakness continues to challenge consumer spending, especially for food consumed away from home.  The Easter timing was also an issue for our fourth quarter retail food sales.  Although our fourth quarter is one of seasonal candle weakness, we were pleased to see further increased sales of our high-quality, value-oriented candles.  The quarter's operating income was impacted by softer food sales and increased trade promotional activities in addition to our planned consumer-focused marketing efforts, which are part of our long-term investment in our branded retail food products."

FISCAL 2010 COMMENTARY

Mr. Gerlach said, "For the year, we achieved record operating income and net income, with meaningful bottom-line improvement in both operating segments.  Better Specialty Foods results led this increase as we enjoyed higher retail sales volumes and lower average material costs despite higher consumer marketing and trade promotional investments.  We were also pleased with the improvement in our candle operations."

FISCAL 2011 COMMENTARY

Mr. Gerlach continued, "We begin the new year with well-positioned food brands, balance sheet flexibility and future growth potential from new product development and greater geographic penetration.  New Specialty Foods retail products include Marzetti Otria™ Greek yogurt-based vegetable dips, New York BRAND Ciabatta garlic loaf, and Sister Schubert's soft multi-grain frozen rolls.  We believe that sales growth is achievable in fiscal 2011, but our earnings optimism is tempered by economic hurdles faced by consumers, planned expansion of marketing activities, rising paraffin wax costs and potentially higher food commodity and packaging costs.  Our unwavering focus on efficiently providing consumer-pleasing products and strong customer service should help yield continued strong shareholder returns."

CONFERENCE CALL ON THE WEB

The company's fiscal year and fourth quarter conference call is scheduled for this morning, August 19, at 10:00 a.m. ET.  You may access the call through a live webcast by using the link provided on the company's Internet home page at www.lancastercolony.com.  Replays of the webcast will be made available on the company website.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Lancaster Colony Corporation is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of consumer products focusing primarily on specialty foods for the retail and foodservice markets.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

We desire to take advantage of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "PSLRA"). This news release contains various "forward–looking statements" within the meaning of the PSLRA and other applicable securities laws. Such statements can be identified by the use of the forward-looking words "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "believe," "intend," "plan," "expect," "hope" or similar words. These statements discuss future expectations; contain projections regarding future developments, operations or financial conditions; or state other forward-looking information. Such statements are based upon assumptions and assessments made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments; and other factors we believe to be appropriate. These forward-looking statements involve various important risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ as a result of factors over which we have no, or limited, control. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on such statements that are based on current expectations. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. More detailed statements regarding significant events that could affect our financial results are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are available on our website at www.lancastercolony.com.

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Smallholders at Cargill's oil palm plantation, PT. Hindoli in South Sumatra, Indonesia, have received Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification. This is the world's first smallholder scheme to become certified under the RSPO's Smallholder Principles & Criteria and is also another important milestone in Cargill's commitment to producing palm oil in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible manner.

"We would like to congratulate our smallholders on their successful RSPO certification. This collaborative journey towards sustainable production of palm oil with our smallholders started in 2008, and we celebrate this landmark achievement with them," said Angeline Ooi, chief executive officer of Cargill Tropical Palm Holdings Pte. Ltd, Cargill's oil palm joint venture company.

Cargill's PT. Hindoli's crush mills in South Sumatra process fresh fruit bunches from its owned oil palm estates and the fruit bunches it purchases from the smallholders' scheme. The smallholders' scheme at Cargill plantation consists of 8,800 smallholders organized in 17 cooperatives with 17,594 hectares planted with oil palm. The RSPO smallholder certification by the Executive Board of the RSPO was independently audited by BSi Management Systems.

"Our commitment to partner with our smallholders to implement RSPO is a demonstration of Cargill's overall efforts to lead the palm oil industry towards sustainable palm production. Adoption of responsible and sustainable practices by smallholders will lead to rising rural incomes as demand for certified sustainable palm oil continues to grow," said Angeline Ooi.

Cargill's owned palm estates at PT. Hindoli received RSPO certification in 2009, and the company is working towards getting RSPO certification for its other palm plantations, PT. Harapan Sawit Lestari and PT Indo Sawit Kekal. Cargill's European and Malaysian refineries also have received approval to offer RSPO products. The company has its own policies in place for responsible palm product