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AUSTIN, Minn. – Hormel Foods Corp. reported Thursday that its fiscal 2008 third quarter earnings were down 9 percent from the same period a year ago. The company reported

NEW YORK – Burger King Holdings said Thursday that its profit rose 42 percent in its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter, pushed by improved sales and marketing. The fast-food restaurant

NEW YORK – Prices for oil and other commodities are going down, but analysts say that won’t have an effect on food prices. That’s reportedly because retail prices are

DENVER – Sandwich chain Quiznos announced Tuesday that it has elevated company president Dave Deno to CEO and announced expansion plans. Deno becomes CEO effective Sept. 20. He succeeds

WASHINGTON – Simmering Soup Inc. of Cumberland, R.I. is recalling about 987 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken noodle products because they may contain undeclared soy. The Food Safety and Inspection

CHICAGO – Chicago Meat Authority (CMA) announced last week its acquisition of a 20,000-square-foot plant directly across the street from its current plant in Chicago. The company said the

WASHINGTON – Michael Wagner, owner of Lola’s on Harrison in Hollywood, Florida, is the final “Turkey Trendsetter” of 2008, the National Turkey Federation (NTF) said Tuesday. Wagner serves turkey

WASHINGTON – The American Meat Institute (AMI) and the Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center are offering a seminar customized for family business leaders in the meat industry. The

MINNEAPOLIS – Cargill Inc. on Tuesday reported that its fourth quarter earnings were up 18 percent from the same period as a year ago. For the full fiscal year,