Month: May 2011

Barry Callebaut Launches Research Project Aimed At Sustainable Cocoa Cultivation

May 2, 2011 Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has launched an extensive agronomic research program in Malaysia aimed at developing new, sustainable cocoa cultivation techniques. The program hopes to yield new insights into practical measures for boosting the sustainability, productivity and quality of cocoa production – and hence profitability for local farmers in a responsible and sustainable manner. …

Government To Urge Food Companies To Limit Ads For Kids

May 2, 2011 Marie Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press

Commercials promoting sugary breakfast cereals could be put on a strict diet under government guidelines urging food companies to limit marketing of unhealthy products to children. …

New Tack For Darden Tax Credits Tried

May 2, 2011 Jason Garcia & Sandra Pedicini, Orlando Sentinel

Darden Restaurants would still get help with its tax bill, but not for about 20 years, under a new proposal that surfaced in the Florida Legislature on Wednesday. …

For Its Latest Store, Salt Lake City's Harmons Unveiling New Offerings

May 2, 2011 Dawn House, The Salt Lake Tribune

Harmons Grocery Stores’ first supermarket in Davis County will offer several distinctive services when it opens Monday. The Farmington Station Park store will have a registered dietitian to assist customers, Friday date nights, an expansive sandwich bar offering on-site roasted meats served on baked-from-scratch artisan breads, and for harried parents, a healthy check stand surrounded by good-for-kids snacks in place of chewing gum and candy. …

Maine Grocery Distributor Shutting Its Doors

May 2, 2011 Staff Reporter, The Associated Press

A central Maine company that distributes products to hundreds of small independent grocery stores is going out of business. …