Philadelphia Macaroni Company - Trust our History to Shape your Future!

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Trust our History to Shape your Future!
 
February 11, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!
Consumer Trends
 
NPR Radio Host discusses Comfort Foods as Top 2009 Trend - Listen to it
 
Among menus of the Top 250 chains, pasta, sandwiches and chicken are the most popular children's lunch and dinner entrees. Read about upscale Kids' Menu Trends

New Study Reveals Key Insights Into the Mind of the American Grocery Shopper >>>
 
Nielson reports, "IN TROUBLED ECONOMY, SUPERCENTERS SHOWING GAINS AGAINST OTHER RETAIL CHANNELS AS CONSUMERS SHOP AND BUY LESS." >>>

3 in 5 Kosher Food Buyers Purchase for Food Quality, Not Religion >>>
 
Ethnic Foods Expand, Organics Market Shrinking >>>
 
Forty-eight percent of U.S. consumers are eating out less often now than six months ago.>>>
 
Lower-Income Shoppers Represent Major Opportunity for U.S. Retailers and Manufacturers in Challenging Economy. >>>
Visit us On-Line:
 
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: 

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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, packaged 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: 
U.S. durum market remains relatively flat >>>

FOOD INDUSTRY NEWS

Boosting children's fruit and veggie consumption top trend for food manufacturers launching new products>>>
 
ISU researchers develop technique for quick detection of salmonella>>>

US relies on states for food safety inspections >>>
 
Kellogg scrutinizes food suppliers due to peanut recall>>>
 
Fallout Widens as Buyers Shun Peanut Butter >>>
 
Peanut Butter and other Peanut Containing Products Recall List - searchable database from FDA
 
Naturally derived beta-carotene coloring expects to appeal to manufacturers looking to capitalize on the growing trend for natural foods and beverages. >>>
 
Study finds nutritional criteria beats brand name in young women's food purchase decisions >>>
Upcoming Learning Opportunities & Industry Events 

2/21/09  AFFI  Frozen Food Convention - Monteray, CA

2/23/09  IFT - Oregon  Supplier's Night - Portland, OR*

2/23/09  IFT - South Eastern  Supplier's Night - Atlanta, GA*

2/24/09  IFT - Puget Sound  Supplier's Night - Seattle, WA*

3/1/09   International Food Mfrs. Assoc. - Orlando, FL

3/1-3/3   American Society of Baking - Chicago, IL*

3/2-3/3   Refrigerated Foods Assoc - Orlando, FL*

3/4/09   IFT - Southern Cal  Supplier's Night - Anaheim, CA*

3/6/09   Research Chefs Assoc  Culinology Expo - Dallas, TX*

3/6/09   Natural Products -Supply Side West - Anaheim, CA

3/31/09  IFT-Western NY Supplier's Night  Rochester, NY*

 * Visit our rep at the Phila Macaroni booth

 
April 14-16, 2009 Pasta Production and Technology offered by the Northern Crops Institute in Fargo, ND

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