Monsanto Executives to Address Investors in November
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Monsanto Company’s (NYSE: MON) Brett Begemann, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, and Kerry Preete, senior vice president of global strategy, will address investors with separate presentations this month.
At 2:50 p.m. central…
Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Agriculture Program Targets Food Security
Ministry Builds Model Farms to Improve Nation’s Production Capacities
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has strategically designed and built model farms throughout Equatorial Guinea, as part of an effort…
Starbucks Expands Juice Menu
As part of its commitment to evolve and enhance the customer experience with innovative and wholesome products, Starbucks Coffee Company announced the acquisition of Evolution Fresh, Inc.
Starbucks has seen success with expanded healthier menu items to deliver the nutritious, on-the-go options consumers are seeking. With this acquisition, Starbucks will reinvent the $1.6 billion super-premium juice segment, its significant next step in entering the larger $50 billion health and wellness sector.
Tour Chipotle Founder’s Newest Concept
QSR recently got an exclusive media tour of ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, the Asian fast-casual, created by Chipotle founder Steve Ells.
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The one-unit concept is located in Washington, D.C’s, busy Dupont Circle area, where foot traffic is heavy and appetites are adventurous.
Krispy Kreme Has Sweet Prizes for Store Opening
At 5:30 a.m. on November 15, the eagerly awaited “Hot Light” will shine bright at the grand opening of the Krispy Kreme Johnson City Doughnut Factory, located at 1100 West Market St., Johnson City, TN 37604.
Grand opening activities to include fun prizes, commemorative t-shirts, tasty treat sampling, and more.
Cold Stone Launches OLO Mobile Ordering
Today, OLO Online Ordering announced the newest user of its powerful mobile ordering platform, www.coldstonecakes.mobi. Created for super-premium ice cream brand Cold Stone Creamery, the mobile ordering application expands Cold Stone’s online ordering service for its legendary Ice Cream Cakes, delectable Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, and Ice Cream Cupcakes – perfect for customers planning their next celebration.
A Million Dollars Pledged To Food Safety Fund
Announced at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Hawaii, Waters Corporation, along with Mars Incorporated and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), jointly pledged $1 million to create the first ever Global Food Safety Capacity Building fund.
Produce Companies Name New CEO
G. Cefalu Bro. and Capital Seaboard, a Mid-Atlantic based wholesale and foodservice distributor of fresh produce and seafood, announced today that Michael Davis has been named Chief Executive Officer and will begin to oversee the operations of both companies.
G. Cefalu Bro. is the regions longest established wholesale produce company and Capital Seaboard has been providing the Baltimore Washington markets with seafood and produce for generations.
The two companies have operations and are headquartered in Jessup, MD.
Jersey Mike’s Donates $100K to Fallen Veterans
Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, today announced that Jersey Mike’s donated $100,000 to Wreaths Across America.
Tax Credit Passed to Hire Jobless Veterans
By a vote of 95-0, the Senate passed a measure that would offer a tax credit of up to $5,600 for hiring veterans who have been looking for a job for more than six months, as well as a $2,400 credit for veterans who are unemployed for more than four weeks, but less than six months.
The measure also provides a tax credit of up to $9,600 for hiring veterans with service-connected disabilities who have been looking for a job for more than six months.
