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  FLOUR & INGREDIENT UPDATE
 Brought to you by
Philadelphia Macaroni Co.
 & Minot Milling
 
December 11, 2008
Use Your Noodle
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Farfalle or Bow Ties?
 
Bow Ties, Farfalle ("Butterflies") - Bow Ties brighten any meal with their interesting shape. Thick enough for a variety of sauces, or a perfect addition to a number of  salad or soup recipes.
 
Culinary historians believe farfalle pasta originated in Northern Italy in the 1500s. 
 
Pictured above
 (from left) our Farfalle or "square bow-tie", medium Whole Wheat bow-tie and plain bow-tie.  This pasta is stamped and available in many sizes and variations including egg/no-egg, whole wheat, ultra-grain and more.  The smaller variety are perfect in soups like Minestrone.
 
We are the industrial pasta experts.  Call us with your toughest questions.
 
For pricing, contact Philadelphia Macaroni
(215) 923-3141 or email JViviano@PhilaMacaroni.com
Visit us on-line:
 
For a sample or a quote, contact our sales team: 
 
 Northeast & Mid-Atlantic:
 
Bill Stabert 
Executive VP Sales
215-923-3141 X112 
 
Joe Viviano 
National Sales Manager
215-923-3141 X113 
 
Walter Hoff
Regional Sales Manager
757-486-0092
 
Flour Sales Manager
215-923-3141 X116 

Mid-West Sales: 

PAST NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES
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Semolina & Flour prices listed in our Commodity Chart are BULK, FOB Minneapolis and do not include packaging and shipping to final destination.

To obtain a delivered price, package as needed, please contact JIM KULP AT MINOT MILLING Tel: (215) 925-3339 x116.  Visit www.minotmilling.com for a listing of our flour grades and types.   
 
COMMODITY NEWS: 
Commentary:  Wheat prices need differentiation from commodities>>>

FOOD INDUSTRY NEWS

Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Consumers Agree Private Label Brands Are Good Alternatives to Name Brands>>>
 
Top 13 Hotel & Restaurant 2009 TRENDS:
Comfort food:  MACARONI-AND-CHEESE, certain Asian pasta dishes (such as PAD THAI and sesame noodles); and RIGATONI CARBONARA. SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS ... but with creative meatballs.  See the whole list>>> 
 
The 2009 top 10 flavor pairings are: 
Cayenne and Tart Cherry
Chinese Five Spice and Artisan-cured Pork
Dill and Avocado Oil
Garam Masala and Pepitas
Mint and Quinoas
Peppercorn Mélange and Sake
Rosemary and Fruit Preserves.  See the whole list>>
 
Restaurant Chains Look for Creative Ways to Cut Costs - Franchisers Consolidate Vendors and Deliveries, Trim Portions and Play Up Cheaper Menu Items>>>
 
New York Times Reports That Down Economy Increases Chicken Pot Pie Sales>>>
 
Organic Food Sales Suffer - shoppers at all income levels appear to be reducing organic purchases.  Some are avoiding specialty markets or brands in favor of less-expensive store-brand organics sold by such stores as Target Corp., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. or Safeway Inc.>>>
 
H.J. Heinz Co. scored 89 out of 100 to lead all food manufacturers in third-quarter scores for the American Customer Satisfaction Index>>>  
 
Del Monte, which besides fruits also sells brands such as Contadina pasta sauces and Meow Mix cat food, said fiscal year 2009 sales will be up 8% to 10% over 2008 >>>

The information in this report is compiled from various sources. 

If you have a comment or question, please contact Linda Schalles at 215-441-5220 ext 5171 or via email at LSchalles@PhilaMacaroni.com