Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

Chocolate Turtle Chex Mix Targets ‘Busy Moms’

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

I have to say this one leaves me scratching my head…

“Chocolate Turtle Chex Mix is a great fit in meal assembly kitchens,” said Andy Potter, founder of the Meal Assembly Network. “The sample can be enjoyed by consumers as a snack while assembling meals in the store, or included in pick-up and delivery orders for […]

Publix spices up recipe with Lithia meal-preparation store

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

It’s almost hard to keep up with the articles being written about this Publix offering. But I have to agree with the comment that meal prep is “an industry still trying to figure itself out”.

The idea of meal assembly grocery stores merging has been discussed for months now. Will the closing of other stand alone […]

Cena expands meal-assembly business to include bistro

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Looks like this is one way to get rid of the meal assembly sessions.
JOHNSON CITY — Cena, which offers ready-to-cook meals at its site at 201 Oakdale Road, said it has expanded its business to include a bistro.

Cena Fresh Bistro offers lunch and dinner for dine in or take out. Owner Fran Cianciosi said it’s […]

Food prices to remain high despite worldwide record wheat crop

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

TORONTO - Groups such as the Canadian Wheat Board and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are predicting a record wheat crop worldwide this year, but warning prices will remain high
The higher quality wheats, used to make bread and pasta, are also in short supply and likely to remain high.
Over the past decade, the price of […]

On the Menu: For fast dinner, look beyond the drive-through

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Some of the actual stores are local, but there are quite a few ideas which I’m sure can be used for newsletters and other back to school enticements.
The beginning of the school year doesn’t just mean extra work for students. It also means extra work for many parents as they try to squeeze in dinner […]