Food Distribution Edge

New Food Pyramid for Blacks Launches

Oldways, along with an advisory team of experts, launched last week the African Heritage Diet Pyramid, a healthy-eating tool designed for African Americans.

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New CiCi’s Unit May Offer Glimpse of Things to Come

When the new CiCi’s Pizza location opened in Murphy, Texas, last Monday, it introduced a range of new design elements and features that could offer a peek into the future of the company.

The new unit sports a brighter color palette; new uniforms and menuboards; an expanded buffet and carryout; and even a new pricing structure.

Mike Shumsky, CEO of CiCi’s, says the company has undergone a reimaging the last two years that has transformed roughly 85 percent of its stores. But the Murphy location represents a whole new phase of branding.

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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.

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Mosaic Details Expanding Commitment to Helping the World Grow the Food it Needs in 2011 Sustainability Report

PLYMOUTH, Minn., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) today announced it has completed its second company-wide sustainability assessment and published a sustainability report summarizing progress on key initiatives in the areas of food, water, land, energy, air and…

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Trimble Offers Custom Topographic, Aerial and Hybrid Map Prints

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today introduced a new large-format, map-printing service for the construction, surveying, agriculture, and field research trades. The new service is available through MyTopo, a Trimble company, at www.MyTopo.com….

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Umami Sustainable Seafood Reports 125% Revenue Increase for Fiscal 2011

SAN DIEGO, November 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –

Revenue More Than Doubles to $57.0 Million in FY 2011 Compared with FY 2010 Due Primarily to the Baja Acquisition Completed in November 2010

Umami Sustainable Seafood Inc. (OTCBB:UMAM) (”Umami” or the “Company”), a holding…

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Tianli Agritech Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results

WUHAN CITY, China, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Tianli Agritech, Inc. (NASDAQ: OINK), a leading producer of breeder and market hogs headquartered in Wuhan City, China, today announced its financial results for the quarter and nine month period ended September 30, 2011.
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Gulf Resources Reports Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results

NEW YORK & SHOUGUANG, China, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Gulf Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GURE) (”Gulf Resources” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of bromine, crude salt and specialty chemical products in China, today announced its financial results for the…

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CVR Partners Names Wes Harris as Fertilizer MLP’s Vice President of Investor Relations

SUGAR LAND, Texas, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — CVR Partners, LP (NYSE: UAN), a master limited partnership and manufacturer of ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution fertilizer products, announced today that Wes Harris has been named vice president of investor relations for the…

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Dana Introduces Central Tire Inflation System for Agricultural Machinery at Agritechnica 2011

HANOVER, Germany, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — At Agritechnica 2011, Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) introduced its Spicer® Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS), which delivers enhanced mobility and reduced fuel consumption for agricultural vehicles.
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