December 2007 FDQ - Industry Today - Leader in Manufacturing & Industry News

Magazine Issue December 2007 FDQ

Dining at Disney

National Confectioners Association

Sweet Devotion

America’s love of candy helps to sweeten the mission of the National Confectioners Association.

Chef Todd English

Uncommon Cuisine

Chef Todd English is building a food empire including some of the best-known restaurant brands in the nation. Barbara Kram gives us a taste.

National Society for Healthcare Foodservice Management

Hospital Gourmet

Food service in hospitals makes big strides.

United Fresh Produce Association

A Fresh Priority

Making fresh-cut produce even safer is the goal at the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association.

USDA

Balancing the Scales

How USDA researchers are weighing in on the obesity epidemic.

Nick Stellino

Power Lunch

Nick Stellino was a fast-track stockbroker who ditched it all to become one of America’s best-loved chefs. Barbara Kram tells us how.

PQ Media LLC

Global Product Placement

Product placement continues to make gains for companies that can effectively place their products where they will get the most exposure.

California Association of Winegrape Growers

Grape Vines

Supporting the “California” brand is the wine grape growers best response to the global marketplace.

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board

Say Cheese

Wisconsin, America’s Dairyland, is also America’s specialty cheese leader.

UniFirst Corporation

A Uniform Commitment

Competitive companies seek out “business image’ consultants.

National Beer Wholesalers Association

Beer Necessities

How the safe and efficient system of malt beverage distribution helps sustain the multi-billion dollar beer industry.

Louisiana Restaurant Association

The Aftermath of Katrina

Restaurants helping to revitalize New Orleans Restaurants helping to revitalize New Orleans.

The Hershey Company

Chocolate For Your Heart

Hershey establishes a Center for Health and Nutrition and releases study results linking cocoa to improved cardiovascular function.

Lidia Matticchio Bastianich

Chef Executive Officer

Lidia Matticchio Bastianich is adored and revered by cooks and colleagues for bringing Northern Italian cuisine home to America.

National Association of Manufacturers

Building Skills

NAM addresses the need for skilled workers in the labor force.

Datamonitor

Consumer Consciousness

Datamonitor analyzes 10 ‘mega trends’ that underscore consumer behavior in the food and drink market.

Beverage Marketing Corporation

Bottled Up

The U.S. bottled water market is on tap to be one of the hottest beverage markets in the country.

Hoss's Steak and Sea House

A Sizzling Cut Above

Hoss’s Steak and Sea House is a growing chain of company-owned restaurants that originated in central Pennsylvania. Barbara Kram reports.

Ker's WingHouse

Hot Wings

Ker’s WingHouse concept is to blend the spirit and camaraderie of sports with the casual atmosphere of a full-service restaurant.

Mother Parkers Tea And Coffee

Brewing Markets

With America's insatiable thirst for ever better coffee, corporate brands provider, Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee has found a growth market.

Bridor

Baking Bonanza

Frozen baked goods have come a long way over the past 30 years, thanks in part to the efforts of Bridor, a Canadian-based manufacturer.

Unibroue, Inc

In the Business of Brewing

Unibroue, Inc. is a Canadian-based specialty brewery offering world class re fermented beers and ales.

Dulces Vero

A Carnival of Candy

One of the leading confectionery companies in Mexico, Dulces Vero’s innovative products are eagerly devoured by children in Mexico.

Flying Food Group

First Class

Flying Food Group provides first class and business class flyers on long-haul routes with fine restaurant quality meals.

Gleeson Constructors L.L.C.,

Cooking To Order

The last few years have been a time of change in the food-processing industry and Gleeson Constructors is an industry leader in their field.

Go Fast Sports & Beverage Co.

Go Fast, Be First

One of few survivors of a devastating plane crash that killed many of his teammates, extreme sports enthusiast, Trot Widgery bounced back.

Grupo Mezgo

A Juicy Business

Authentic Mexican tradition and quality is what Grupo Mezgo has offered consumers since 1937. Susana Baumann reports.

Casa Cuervo S.A de C.V

Liquid Gold Production

The Cuervo family first began producing tequila in Mexico back in the 18th century.

Barry Group Inc.

Harvesting Bounty Of The Sea

The Barry Group is the largest fishing company is Atlantic Canada by volume of landings, harvesting and processing thousands of tons a year.

California Natural Products

The Natural Path

California Natural Products put a vision into place in 2003 that brought the company to the top of the industry.

Bad Ass Coffee

Coffee With Attitude

The Bad Ass Coffee Company™ is, well, kind of what you’d expect from the name – something a little different from the usual fare.

Sheer Bliss Ice Cream

Uncanny Genius

What do you get when you gather four Florida businessmen who want to turn the gourmet ice cream market upside down? A whole new flavor.

CPIngredientes

Golden Harvest

A leading supplier of corn derived ingredients, CPIngredientes exports from Mexico to more than 25 countries worldwide.

Incredible Pizza Company

Incredibly Ingenious

A father’s absence at his son’s hockey games made an impact that lasted a lifetime; a mission to help families be together.

Southern Garden Citrus

Fresh Is Best

Getting fresh orange juice is not easy when you consider the skills needed in the harvesting, processing and delivery. Susan Toth reports.

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