http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NHL-8/Food/Headlines.aspx2009 nacsconnect365en-ushttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/Skins/nacsconnect365/365/logo.pnghttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/Default.aspxNews - FoodThu, 08 Jan 2009 07:01:20 GMT60http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50166905/Sara-Lee-Launches-New-Nutrition-Labeling.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50166905/Sara-Lee-Launches-New-Nutrition-Labeling.aspxSara Lee North American Fresh Bakery is launching new labels to help consumers make better food choices. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50166906/M-M-s-Spokescandies-Help-Bring-Star-Power-to-People-s-Choice-Awards.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50166906/M-M-s-Spokescandies-Help-Bring-Star-Power-to-People-s-Choice-Awards.aspxMars Snackfood US announced today that the M&M'S Brand Characters, "Red" and "Yellow," will attend The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards on January 7. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50166907/MY-Team-M-M-S-Chocolate-Candies-Features-NFL-Team-Colors-and-Logos.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50166907/MY-Team-M-M-S-Chocolate-Candies-Features-NFL-Team-Colors-and-Logos.aspxMars Direct Inc. announced today a licensing arrangement with the National Football League to create officially licensed MY Team M&M’S Brand Chocolate Candies.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50165969/Prices-for-Groceries-Expected-to-Climb-Again-This-Year.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50165969/Prices-for-Groceries-Expected-to-Climb-Again-This-Year.aspxAccording to the USDA's Consumer Price Index forecast, the only relief for the new year is that food costs aren't expected to go up as much as last year's 6 percent. Between 2008 and 2009, though, groceries are expected to cost as much as 11 percent more overall. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50165991/Technomic-Finds-Impressive-Growth-in-Top-Sandwich-Chains.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50165991/Technomic-Finds-Impressive-Growth-in-Top-Sandwich-Chains.aspxA number of top limited-service sandwich chains overcame the downhill economy by exhibiting growth, reports foodservice consultancy Technomic. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50163793/Food-and-Drink-Trends-for-2009-Home-Cooking-Comfort-Foods-and-Sherry-Will-Be-Among-the-Big-Trends.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50163793/Food-and-Drink-Trends-for-2009-Home-Cooking-Comfort-Foods-and-Sherry-Will-Be-Among-the-Big-Trends.aspxIt's time to get out the crystal ball and predict what 2009 will bring in the way of food trends. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50163798/Natural-Organic-Foods-Survey-Details-Continued-Double-Digit-Growth.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50163798/Natural-Organic-Foods-Survey-Details-Continued-Double-Digit-Growth.aspxA SPINS study released last month showed that natural products posted annual growth of 12.2% while organic products topped 13% on a combined $13.4 billion in sales (52 weeks ending October 4, 2008). http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50163799/Cost-of-Groceries-is-Still-Going-Up.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50163799/Cost-of-Groceries-is-Still-Going-Up.aspxFood prices continue to rise, according to a monthly report released yesterday by a state agency. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50162747/Grocery-Inflation-Likely-to-Ease-in-2009.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50162747/Grocery-Inflation-Likely-to-Ease-in-2009.aspxSpikes in commodity costs can take six months to work their way from the farm to store shelves, economists said. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50160895/Grocers-Shelves-Stocked-With-Holiday-Treats.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50160895/Grocers-Shelves-Stocked-With-Holiday-Treats.aspxTwo food experts review new food products.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50160928/FDA-Reforms-Likely-on-Back-Burner.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50160928/FDA-Reforms-Likely-on-Back-Burner.aspxThe U.S. federal safety watchdog, bruised over recalls, tainted imports and food-poisoning episodes, may have to wait for reform, congressional leaders say.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50160225/No-Relief-Cost-of-Food-Remains-High-Despite-Drop-in-Gas-Prices.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50160225/No-Relief-Cost-of-Food-Remains-High-Despite-Drop-in-Gas-Prices.aspxFood prices continued to increase in November by 0.2 percent after a 0.3 percent increase in October, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50160235/Philly-Firms-Up-Rules-on-Nutrition-Labeling.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50160235/Philly-Firms-Up-Rules-on-Nutrition-Labeling.aspxThe city that invented the cheesesteak is ordering something new for the menu: one of the strongest restaurant labeling laws in the nation. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50159194/Campbell-s-Condensed-Soup-Announces-Major-Movie-Partnership.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50159194/Campbell-s-Condensed-Soup-Announces-Major-Movie-Partnership.aspxCompany supports partnership with on-pack promotion, Royal Soup Day at world headquarters, and Lollipop Theater Network event.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50158478/Sonic-Announces-Launch-of-Value-Menu.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50158478/Sonic-Announces-Launch-of-Value-Menu.aspxSonic Corp. today announced that it will launch a system-wide value menu at the end of December.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50158512/ConAgra-Brands-Sales-Rise-Net-Income-Down.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50158512/ConAgra-Brands-Sales-Rise-Net-Income-Down.aspxNet income for ConAgra Foods Inc. dropped 31 percent in the second quarter compared with 2007, reflecting the sale of its trading group, but the company reported increased sales in its branded and commercial foods divisions. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50157758/Phoenix-Teacher-Wins-Mars-Halloween-Contest.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50157758/Phoenix-Teacher-Wins-Mars-Halloween-Contest.aspxMars Snackfood US announced that it will "treat" Ahwatukee resident Michelle Willis to the grand prize of the company’s national Halloween Million Contest. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50157798/Cargill-is-Turning-Over-a-New-Leaf-With-Pitch-for-New-Sweetener.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50157798/Cargill-is-Turning-Over-a-New-Leaf-With-Pitch-for-New-Sweetener.aspxCargill this week steps into the limelight as it introduces a new sweetener: Truvia.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50157799/Heinz-Partners-With-USDA-s-MyPyramid-to-Promote-Health-Wellness.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50157799/Heinz-Partners-With-USDA-s-MyPyramid-to-Promote-Health-Wellness.aspxH. J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) today announced that it has strengthened its commitment to consumer Health & Wellness by partnering with the United States Department of Agriculture's MyPyramid: Corporate Challenge.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50157010/Kraft-CEO-Says-Buyers-Seek-Value-Grilled-Cheese-Frozen-Pizza.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50157010/Kraft-CEO-Says-Buyers-Seek-Value-Grilled-Cheese-Frozen-Pizza.aspxKraft CEO and chairwoman Irene Rosenfeld was interviewed by USA Today business reporter David LiebermanDuke University Fuqua School of Business recently for a Q&A session that was part of USA Today's CEO Forum.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50156240/RTE-Foods-Continue-Growth.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50156240/RTE-Foods-Continue-Growth.aspxSix percent of the roughly 62 billion commercial foodservice meals and snacks consumed in a year are purchased at retail stores " food, drug, discount, department, and price clubs " and convenience stores represent an additional seven percent.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50156241/Penny-Pinchers-Use-Calculators-Coupons-and-Look-for-Sales.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50156241/Penny-Pinchers-Use-Calculators-Coupons-and-Look-for-Sales.aspxWith food prices up 7 percent this year and projected to go up at least another 3.5 percent next year, it's not easy to fill the grocery cart.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50154334/Denny-s-Satisfies-Consumers-Appetite-for-Affordable-Sharable-and-Portable-Holiday-Food.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50154334/Denny-s-Satisfies-Consumers-Appetite-for-Affordable-Sharable-and-Portable-Holiday-Food.aspxDenny's is offering a lineup of sharable, portable and affordable products, giftables and holiday meals that bring folks together to celebrate the joy of food. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50154379/Kettle-Brand-Puckers-Up-With-New-Sea-Salt-Vinegar-Baked-Potato-Chips.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50154379/Kettle-Brand-Puckers-Up-With-New-Sea-Salt-Vinegar-Baked-Potato-Chips.aspxSnackers who love potato chips but shun the extra calories and fat will pucker up for new Sea Salt & Vinegar Kettle Brand(R) Baked Potato Chips hitting stores this January.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50153690/Appetite-for-Organic-Food-Wilts-As-Economy-Suffers.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50153690/Appetite-for-Organic-Food-Wilts-As-Economy-Suffers.aspxThe rotten U.S. economy is eating into sales of organic foods as fewer Americans put these often costly groceries on their plates.http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50152877/Food-Costs-Unlikely-to-Fall-Any-Time-Soon-Even-the-Sharp-Decline-in-Gas-Prices-Isn-t-Expected-to-Have-Much-of-an-Impact.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50152877/Food-Costs-Unlikely-to-Fall-Any-Time-Soon-Even-the-Sharp-Decline-in-Gas-Prices-Isn-t-Expected-to-Have-Much-of-an-Impact.aspxFood prices continue to rise, despite drops in the costs of production, packaging and transportation. According to the October Consumer Price Index released Nov. 19, food prices in October were 6.3 percent higher than a year ago. http://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50152892/Zero-s-Subs-Continues-Western-Growth-With-Unique-MicroStore-Concept.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://nacsconnect365.bdmetrics.com/NST-8-50152892/Zero-s-Subs-Continues-Western-Growth-With-Unique-MicroStore-Concept.aspxZero's Subs "MicroStore" is an original concept that was piloted in just under 300 square feet inside a gas station. Zero's Subs is expanding the concept across the West, beginning with Coronado Island.