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PREMIUM PASTA & FLOUR
Commodity Update & News       June 27, 2008
mom in charge of food
CONSUMER TRENDS
 
APPEAL TO THE "MOM"
Don't underestimate how MOM controls what comes into the home.  In a tight economy, targeting Mom via ingredients she feels are healthy, or marketing programs she feels are worthwhile will get you far.  And it's not a bad idea to throw some caffeine her way too...read more below...
 
Survey Reveals Moms Wary of Ads Aimed at Kids.  Respondents Were Open to Certain Promotions, Especially if Directed at Adults >>>  
 
Caffeinated moms drink up to keep up>>>

McDonald's strategy to add 5% in earnings per share (thank Caffeinated Moms!)>>>
Al Dente...
 "Bottom line, if the product doesn't meet expectations, all the cool promotions in the world won't keep customers coming back."
Jay Wilkins, Slurpee & Big Gulp brand manager; 7-Eleven
 
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INGREDIENT NEWS
 
Kansas Wheat Harvest Finally Under Way
Kansas farmers were finally able to get into their fields to harvest winter wheat over the weekend as the ground dried out ahead of the next wave of storms.
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Midwest flooding has been driving corn and soybeans sky-high. Meat prices will follow with a vengeance. >>>
 
Midwest Flooding may Aid Pa., N.J,. Farmers

The reduced supply has sharply increased prices for crops - good for Jersey and Penna. farmers.
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Dried PLUMS Increase Bone Strength
Polyphenol-rich dried plums may boost bone strength and density by up-regulating growth factors linked to bone formation, reports a new study from the US. 
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High-carbohydrate foods, with their 'resistant starches,' are back>>> 

756 persons infected with by (Tomato) Salmonella in 34 states and the District of Columbia.

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FOOD INDUSTRY NEWS

Boomer Foods - Next Big Thing - Dissolving Food
Nursing-home patients die every year because they can't swallow solid food properly. Now, two small local companies think they have the solution with packaged mixes that whip up into sliced bread, baked goods and, even pasta and rice. And all of them dissolve shortly after touching the palate. >>>  
 
New Food Inspection Technology   New inspection X-ray technology developed by European researchers is helping to ensure that the only thing in people's dinners is the food itself. >>>
 
U.S. Sugar Corp., the nation's largest producer of cane sugar, will go out of business in a $1.75 billion deal .>>>

National Association for the Specialty Food Trade to discontinue Fancy Food Show. 
After nine years, it failed to catch on with exhibitors.
Committed to Customer Service 
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Meet Kelly Meneeley, Director of Customer Service and part of the Philadelphia Macaroni team for nearly 19 years.  Based in our Philadelphia, PA headquarters Kelly is an integral part of the entire pasta sales process.  She ensures our pasta gets to where it needs to be, and customer expectations are met.  Kelly directs the CS staff which includes Ruth Beal and Fran Pickel, and keeps the sales force in-step with outstanding sales support. 
 
Thinking about how to add mac & cheese tp your product line?  Ask Kelly as she manages many co-packing projects for our customers.  Kelly says she's done her job well when a customer receives the product they ordered on the date that they wanted it.
The information in this report is compiled from various sources. 
If you have a comment or question, please contact Linda Schalles at 484-802-7583 or via email at LindaSchalles@conteluna.com