News on Snack Food

2010-03-14 Recalls issued over Salmonella, listeriosis concerns

The list of snack foods expands on more than two dozen items issued earlier this week, following a recall of flavouring ingredients by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. The U. S. agency has listed more than 100 potentially contaminated products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded a list of snack foods recalled over Salmonella concerns related to an ingredient produced in the U. S.

The safety of Canadians and the food they eat is a priority for this government, he said. This government reacted immediately when we were notified by (the FDA) that there was a problem with this Las Vegas-based operation. We immediately started to react. We have since then removed a product off the shelves.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded a list of snack foods recalled over Salmonella concerns related to an ingredient produced in the U. S. - HealthZone News and Features

2010-03-05 ConAgra Foods To Expand In Troy - Consumer News Story - WHIO Dayton

The confirmation came from the corporate headquarters of ConAgra Foods in Omaha, Neb. The company said it is relocating its production of the Slim Jim Beef Stick snack food to Troy.

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2010-03-04 UNC study finds kids love snack food - WECT TV6 Wilmington, NC news and weather -

Obesity, a health problem that has put millions of U. S. children at risk of hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. The largest increase in the types of snacks children were eating are salty, fatty snacks like chips and crackers. Researchers also found that children are less likely to drink milk and are more likely to reach for fruit juice or other sugar sweetened beverages such as sports drinks that contain many calories.

CHAPEL HILL, NC (WECT) - A University of North Carolina study has discovered, to perhaps no ones surprise, the kids love junk food and snack food.

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2010-03-03 Diamond Foods to offer 4. 5 million shares - BusinessWeek

Diamond Foods is buying Kettle Foods, the maker of Kettle potato chips, from private equity firm Lion Capital LLP for usd. 615 million. The deal will be financed by the offering, cash and a new usd. 615 million credit line.

Snack maker Diamond Foods Inc. on Monday said it will offer 4. 5 million shares to help finance its acquisition of Kettle Foods.

Diamond Foods had about 16. 6 million shares outstanding as of , according to a recent regulatory filing.

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Snack maker Diamond Foods Inc. on Monday said it will offer 4. 5 million shares to help finance its acquisition of Kettle Foods.

2010-03-02 The Ridge Review - Dakota Ridge Senior High School - New Store in Dakota: Mini-Cafeteria

This new mini-cafeteria is located just outside of the main cafeteria, and with the privilege of this new caf being open all day, every day, it has not failed to satisfy many students. The mini-cafeteria serves foods that the regular caf doesnt serve every day, such as chicken sandwiches. Another thing of excitement about this new food stand is that it serves vending machine snacks, but allows students to use their ID accounts to purchase the assortment of goods.

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Dakota Ridge Senior High School Littleton, CO - For freshman and sophomores at Dakota Ridge, the off-campus policy has left them unable to go to fast-food restaurants along with other off-campus lunch privileges that the Dakota upper classmen have. A new store has been recently added into Dakota that has the ability to satisfy lunchtime standards and snack-time cravings. This new - New Store in Dakota: Mini-Cafeteria

2010-02-28 Unique Amenities develops custom eco-friendly packaged foods for the 2010 Winter Olympics : Sat, : Advertising Industry Newswire and trade;

In 2007, Simon Sheiner left the commercial real estate arena to pursue his passion for a greener lifestyle and ideology. He and wife Libby launched Unique Amenities based on their commitment to creating spa, bath and treatment products and guest amenities with a conscience, for the hotel and hospitality industries. In 2010, the thirty-something couple expanded their business to include snacks, after being approached to create the athletes snack food for the Olympic Winter Games. The nut-free snacks presented in compostable packaging were enjoyed by every athlete in the Olympic Village.

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2010-02-27 Snack Firm Diamond Foods to Buy Kettle

Diamond Foods Inc. said Thursday it has agreed to acquire Kettle Foods from Lion Capital LLP for usd. 615 million, a move that gives the snack-nuts producer a much bigger bite of the premium potato-chip market.

By adding Kettle, including its talented team of employees, our snack business will have greater scale, which will help us to .

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Diamond Foods agreed to acquire potato-chip maker Kettle Foods for usd. 615 million.

2010-02-26 Snack-worthy fries without excess oil - The Boston Globe

We were skeptical that the ActiFry could produce snack food worthy of a guilt trip, but it did. In a little over 30 minutes, we opened the clear plastic lid to a jumble of golden fries. They were pleasingly crisp on the outside and tasted of potato instead of an oil slick. Over the next week we found ourselves making fries - plain, seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika, thick-cut, shoestring, you name it - and they were eagerly consumed by children and adults.

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2010-02-24 Generic vs. Name Brand Snack Foods - Cincinnati breaking news, weather radar, traffic from 9News Channel 9

They are some of the pickiest eaters. If kids dont like it, they probably wont eat it. With that in mind, we figured some elementary students would be perfect for our snack food taste test.

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John Matarese compares store brand chips and snacks with famous, and more expensive name brands: is there any difference - Wcpo matarese store brand house brand generic snacks

2010-02-23 JAN MOIR: McDonalds tasty treats for yummy mummies Sorry, Im not lovin it Mail Online

The Snack Wrap has that traditional McDonalds savoury squelch: the unmistakable fast food mouthful when soft meat protein and chemical dressing hits the pappy bread buffers.

And in promotional literature and on its website, McDonalds also urges its picky new consumers to inquire about traceability and sourcing in the fashionable foodie way (Ask where your lettuce comes from). There is even a kindly attempt at homespun hospitality: If you want more lettuce, then please just ask.

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As part of a countrywide move to attract more upmarket and discerning customers, McDonalds is keen to put new things on the menu to tempt even the most wary, middle-class palate. - JAN MOIR McDonalds tasty treats yummy mummies Sorry Im lovin it