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Falafel Republic Introduces Two New Flavors

Falafel Republic has introduced falafel in two flavors namely: Traditional and Roasted Garlic, which are based on traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Maggiano Introduces New 'Menu For Two' Option

Maggiano's Little Italy, an Italian-American restaurant, has introduced three-course 'Menu For Two' for $40 available at participating nationwide locations for a limited time.

Zhongpin Q4 Revenues Up

Zhongpin has reported revenues of $215.49m for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to $139.82m for the same quarter previous year.

Smithfield Foods Turns To Profit In Q3

Smithfield Foods has reported net income of $37.3m or $0.22 per diluted share for the third quarter ended January 31, 2010 compared to net loss of $105.7m or $0.74 loss per diluted share for the prior year quarter. Sales for the quarter were $2.88bn compared to $3.35bn for the same quarter previous year.

Superior Farms Launches New Mediterranean Grill Product Line

Superior Farms has introduced new 'Mediterranean Grill' product line with lamb to retail for under $10. The new items include: Mediterranean burger patties, Seasoned lamb and beef kabobs, Seasoned lamb leg steaks, Seasoned grill-ready leg roast.

HIG Capital Acquires Albertville Quality Foods, Southern Quality Meats

HIG Capital, a private equity investment firm, has acquired Albertville Quality Foods ('AQF') and Southern Quality Meats ('SQM'). Both the companies said that they will provide specialized further processing services for protein-based products.

Sino Agro Food Acquires Downstream Processing Facility For Beef Cattle Operations

Sino Agro Food, an organic food company with subsidiaries operating in China, has secured downstream processing and slaughter house facilities for its beef cattle operations.

Whataburger Introduces New Grilled Chicken Melt Sandwich

Whataburger Restaurants, a Texas based burger maker, has launched its new Grilled Chicken Melt sandwich. The limited time menu item is available through April 12.

BJ's Restaurants Introduces New 'Snacks and Small Bites', Lunch Items

BJ's Restaurants has introduced new 'Snacks and Small Bites' category, along with five new lunch items, as a part of a companywide update to its menu offerings.

Jack in the Box Introduces New Chicken Salad

Jack in the Box has introduced new new Grilled Chicken Salad. The chain has extended its line of entree salads which features Romaine, Iceberg and Spring Mix along with shredded cheddar cheese, grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion and shredded carrots served with seasoned croutons and low-fat balsamic dressing on the side.

Brasil Foods FY09 Sales Reach BRL24.4bn

Brasil Foods has reported sales of BRL24.4bn and a market capitalization of $11.4bn for the fiscal year 2009. The formation of BRF Brasil Foods was the result of an association between Perdigao and Sadia.


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