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

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Philadelphia Macaroni Co. & Minot Milling
 
Trust our History to Shape your Future!
 
August 2009
GrandForks_Expansion
GROWING LARGER & GOING GREENER
In early fall, expansion of the Philadelphia Macaroni pasta factory located in Grand Forks, ND should be complete.
 
Highlights of this multi-faceted construction project include:  
 

70% more plant capacity

50% more warehouse space

Additional Pasta Lines

2 more raw ingredient silos

Warehouse Management System

Additional Rail Siding

Upgraded electrical PLCs

Energy Efficient T5 Fluorescent Lighting

Waterless Vacuum Pump which will save over 2 million gallons of water annually. 

In addition, local building materials and labor are being utilized.

Visit us On-Line:
 
Our Sales Team:  
 
Bill Stabert 
Executive VP Sales
215-923-3141 X112 
 
Joe Viviano 
National Sales Manager
215-923-3141 X113 
 
Mid-West Sales: 
Regional Sales Manager
847-477-3704
 
West Coast Sales:
Steve Grayhek  
Regional Sales Manager
509-489-7219
 
Southeast Sales:
Walter Hoff
Regional Sales Manager
757-486-0092
 
Minot Milling Co.
Jim Kulp
Flour Sales Manager
215-923-3141 X116 
 

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Prices in the Commodity Update are BULK, FOB MINNEAPOLIS and have been provided for directional purposes only. The actual cash markets may not allow for purchases at the above levels due to market timing and availability.

To obtain a delivered price, packaged as needed, contact JIM KULP AT MINOT MILLING Tel: (215) 925-3339 x116.  Visit www.minotmilling.com for our flour grades and types.   
 
COMMODITY NEWS 
North Dakota Crop Progress Report >>>
 
Researchers work to find new varieties of durum tolerant to disease >>>

FOOD SCIENCE NEWS

Probiotic strains reduce cold, flu symptoms in children.>>> 
 
Organic 'has no health benefits' >>>
 
Food safety failures often follow breakdown in best practices >>>
 
The House approved the first major changes to food-safety laws in 70 years
.>>>  

The number of consumers who check fiber content on nutrition panels grew to 52 % last year.>>> 

Unilever to take partially hydrogenated oils out of spreads.  >>>
 
Adjusting Texture for Trends >>>

FOOD INDUSTRY NEWS

Food Processing Top 100 for 2009 >>>

2009 Restaurant Count Shows Units Down by 4,000 >>>
  
Smart Choices ProgramTM Helps Shoppers Identify Better Food and Beverage Choices.>>>

Private Labels cheapest in Chicago; Organics a bargain in L.A. >>>
 
So far in 2009, nearly 1,800 new US private label foods appear on retail store shelves.>>>
 
Kids Are Well Aware Which Foods Are Healthy.>>>
 
A history of pasta and the fork, plus how to use one to eat the other
>>>
 
Subtle differences in comfort food preferences do exist among age group.>>>
 
When traveling, what's the thriftiest and healthiest food budget to plan? >>>
 
Custom Burgers on Campus >>>
 
Research Reveals the Impact of In-Store Sampling >>>
For a copy of our new Pasta Shape Guide, please send your name and address to  LSchalles@PhilaMacaroni.com

The information in this report is compiled from various sources. If you have a comment or question, please contact Linda Schalles.

 
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