Research and Markets: Burger King Acquires 72 Franchised Restaurants and Wrigleys Q2 Sales Up Are Just Some of the Headlines in 2008 Marketwatch Food Report

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3486c8/marketwatch_food) has announced the addition of the "MarketWatch: Food 2008" report to their offering.

The Food MarketWatch contains the latest news, analysis and opinion, covering all the months major issues including mergers and acquisitions, marketing and regulatory issues. It covers the period from July 15 August 14 2008.

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- Geographic coverage: global

- Category coverage: food

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The Food MarketWatch provides monthly insight into the key events in the food industry

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CATALYST

SUMMARY

INDUSTRY UPDATE

News in Brief

NEW PRODUCTS REVIEW

More foods claim functional benefits

Ice Cream: top flavors in new products

New food launches by category, April - June: spicy start to the summer

Product claims: new food launches, April - June 2008

FEATURE ANALYSIS

Whole Foods Market: whole lot of loss

The Co-operative Group agrees acquisition of Somerfield

INDUSTRY COMMENT

Muller Vitality: UK relaunch highlights health benefits

Lion Capital: frozen food heats up market

Superfruits fad: undermining five a day fruit and veg target

Retail regulator: an unnecessary distraction

Tesco: every little helps in global expansion

NEWS

Headlines

The JM Smucker implements Oracles Siebel CRM integration pack

Panel turns down Danones plea against Wahaha

Tyson Foods to add 370 new jobs at Green Forest plant

Asdas non-food trading director to quit

Starbucks launches new Vivanno nourishing blends

Golden Dragon signs distribution agreement with Eden Foods

Jack in the Box introduces Cheesy Macaroni Bites

Restaurant Holdings secures equity position in Inka Grill franchise concept

MTY Foods Q2 net income up 18%

Kashi introduces two new food items

Chick-fil-A to open new restaurant in west Virginia

Danisco to sell sugar unit to Nordzucker

Simmons Foods chooses business intelligence tool from IRM

Quick to open new restaurants in Algeria

CSPI intends to sue Sara Lee for misleading claims about certain products

Nestle recalls frozen stuffed chicken sandwiches

Tesco opens new store in Shetland

Fresh & Easy begins construction in South Los Angeles

Nascent sells Palermo Italian Foods to AIP

AHC/Zeros Subs to open six new restaurants

BJs Restaurants opens new outlet in Arizona

Sophies Cuban Cuisine opens new restaurant

Imperial Sugar increases investment in Wholesome Sweeteners

Kellogg introduces new Smart Start Strawberry Oat Bites cereal

Pilgrims Pride to consolidate tray-pack chicken business and cut 600 jobs

Nubi Yogurt opens new cafe in northern California

UFood Grill to expand chain in US

Stop & Shop alerts customers to voluntary recall of Nestle sandwich products

Milk Link launches new milk product

Noodles & Company to open new location in Charlotte

Kraft Foods unveils new chocolate bar

Daphnes Greek Cafe plans to expand to Washington

Nestle re-designs Aero product range

Sodexo hires Simon Scrivens as healthcare director

Indian FMCG firms expected to record double-digit growth in June quarter

UAE plans to invest in farmland in Kazakhstan, says president

Co-operative Group to acquire Somerfield for GBP1.56 billion

Pierre Foods files voluntary Chapter 11 petitions

Danisco obtains EU approval to acquire Abitec

Organic To Go continues metro Washington, DC market expansion

The Cheesecake Factory appoints chief marketing officer

SSP America wins contract with new Indianapolis International Airport

Seattle Suttons Healthy Eating expands franchise area to Kansas City

Marshall Holdings International opens new office in Italy

Natural Harmony Foods products to be available in Whole Foods Market

Mars announces Hispanic marketing campaign for M&MS brand

Tyson Foods plans to purchase stake in Xinchang Group, says country manager

Pizza Hut announces brand transformation

British food prices likely to increase another 8%, says Premier Foods CEO

Nash Finchs Q2 sales down

Pierre Foods receives court approval for first day motions

Waitrose invests GBP6 million in store revamp

Safeway Q2 net income up

FSV Payment Systems launches ePayroll program at CKE Restaurants

Papa Bello expands into Colorado

Burger King acquires 72 franchised restaurants

Wisconsin Natural Acres expands distribution network

Cosis Q2 revenue up

Maple Leaf Foods purchases additional shares in Canada Bread

Monterey Gourmet Foods partners with Acosta Sales and Marketing

Qdoba Mexican Grill opens new restaurant in New York

DMV International introduces new topping base

European Commission opens in-depth investigation into Friesland-Campina deal

Unilever launches educational TV campaign for Flora pro.activ brand

Kuwait likely to invest in overseas farmland, says head of UCCS

Abu Dhabi Airports and SSP finalize contract for food outlets

Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea reports net income for Q1

Papa Bello expands into South Carolina with sale of area rep agreement

IFPG-Inka Grill franchise unveils expansion plans

Claim Jumper Restaurants selects VeriFones payment system

McCormick & Schmicks Seafood Restaurants opens new location in New Jersey

Gatehouse acquires Amalfitanos Italian Bakery

Santa Fe to open new restaurant in McComb and continue expansion

Eggology introduces new line of all-natural Hardboiled Eggs

Mont Blanc Gourmet introduces new chocolate syrup

China Marine Food adds new distributors, launches three new products

General Mills introduces new Yoplait Light yogurt flavors

New World Pasta introduces new line of portable pasta quick meals

Sara Lee agrees to change bread label, says CSIP

Cargill introduces new flavor technology

Unilever signs agreement to sell Bertolli olive oil unit to SOS

Cadbury appoints new non-executive chairman

Alison Nelsons Chocolate Bar to open new stores in India and Pakistan

Corn Products Internationals Q2 net sales up

US food firms to increase prices again

SunOpta annual earnings down

BJs Restaurants opens new location in Texas

Tootie Pie receives supply order from Sysco St Louis

Panera Bread Q2 net income up

Lion Capital to acquire FoodVest

Maple Leaf launches formal process to sell Ontario pork processing business

Tesco to give away tea and biscuits

Egypt to resume rice export in September, says trade minister

Arla Foods eyes dairy mergers and acquisitions in Poland

Sara Lee sees slowdown in food services business

Aldi to retain new market share, says managing director of buying

Autogrill secures new airport contracts in US

Chick-fil-A to open new restaurant in Macon

Carls Jr introduces new sandwich

PepsiCos Q2 net revenue up

Hersheys Q2 net sales marginally up

Kraft Foods introduces new LiveActive Chewy Granola Bars

Diamond Organics to carry Bliss Unlimiteds ice cream

Silver Fern Farms to trim operations at Canterbury plant

ACCC asks Parmalat and Murray Goulburn to comment on purchase of Dairy Farmers

Asda agrees to raise First Milk cheese price by GBP300 per tonne

Marfrig Group acquires Pemmican beef jerky brand from ConAgra Foods

YF Systems of Texas to open Yogen Fruz franchise locations

Cheesecake Factory appoints interim CFO

Chipotle Mexican Grills Q2 net income up

Unilever calls for establishment of Ghana oil palm regulatory board

UKs Ministry of Defense awards contracts to Sodexo

Marks & Spencer achieves 80% reduction in food carrier bags usage

Tesco decreases fuel prices

TreeHouse Foods appoints president for Bay Valley Foods

Artisanal Premium Cheese signs distribution agreement with Coastal Sunbelt

Grupo Bimbo Q2 net sales up 12%

BJs Restaurants Q2 net income down

J&J Snack Foods Q3 earnings down 13%

Maple Leaf Foods Q2 net loss widens

Vita Food Products Q2 net income slumps

Armanino Foods of Distinction Q2 net income up

Canada Breads Q2 sales up

Cheesecake Factorys Q2 revenue increases

USTs Q2 net sales marginally up

Danones H1 sales up

Smashburger opens new restaurant in Denver

Overeasy to expand Jimmys Egg restaurant brand in Tulsa

Tiger Brands to acquire stake in Chococam

Tesco Ireland to cut product prices

British firms join forces to fight obesity

Sainsburys introduces new variety of broccoli

Waitrose plans to open new store in Essex

Ovations Food Services selects Radiants point-of-sale solution

Strauss Group appoints new CFO

Sodexo to acquire Score Groupe from Abenex Capital

St Joe opens new restaurant in Florida

Triarc announces key appointments at Wendys

Dunkin Donuts signs store development agreement with Capital Franchise

Lance Q2 net income down

Hormel Foods begins construction on new production facility in Dubuque

Gate Gourmet to acquire Inflight Logistic Services

Perdigaos Q2 gross profit up 52%

Baskin-Robbins opens Denver for franchise sales

Northern Foods Q1 revenue up

Cal-Maine Foods Q4 net earnings up

Kraft Foods Q2 revenue up 21%

Wrigleys Q2 sales up

Baskin-Robbins opens Cincinnati for franchise sales

Grey Poupon introduces new specialty cocktails

Ben & Jerrys launches new beverage

World Gourmet Marketings snack brand to be available in two new retail stores

Starbucks to restructure Australian operations

Land OLakes Q2 net earnings up

B&G Foods Q2 net income down

Sodexo to provide services at four new Unilever sites

Fresh Del Monte Produces Q2 net sales up

Clif Kid introduces new fruit flavors

SunOptas Q1 revenues surge

Benihanas Q1 restaurant sales up

Quaker Oats introduces new granola bars

Frischs Restaurants 2008 earnings down

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts enters into franchise agreement with Almana

Herbalife appoints new country director for Brazil

Carolyn McCall steps down from Tescos board

Little Caesars opens new outlet in Aiea, Hawaii

BJs Restaurants opens two new outlets

Starbucks to continue operations in New Zealand

Qatar Investment Authority increases stake in Sainsbury

Cadburys H1 pre-tax profit up

UFood Grill announces opening of first Chicago location

Pilgrims Pride reports loss in Q3

Baskin-Robbins opens San Antonio for franchise sales

Kona Grill posts Q2 net loss of $535,000

Buffalo Wild Wings reports strong Q2 results

Granite City Food & Brewery Q2 net loss widens

Papa Bello announces expansion into Alabama

Fresh & Easy opens new store in Phoenix

Rosinter Restaurants introduces Il Patio brand in Hungary

Reliv Internationals Q2 net sales down

Imperial Sugar reports loss in Q3

American Dairy engages Jones Day as legal counsel

Dunkin Donuts unveils new DDSmart menu

Granite City Food & Brewery opens new restaurant in Indiana

Baskin-Robbins opens Fort Worth for franchise sales

Enjoy Life Foods introduces new boom Choco boom bars

FTC challenges McCormicks acquisition of two Unilever brands

Pizza Hut introduces new pizza

Starbucks reports loss in Q3

Del Monte Philippines files lawsuit against Sulpicio Lines

Burger King to open locations in Suriname

Kelloggs Q2 earnings up

Campbell to sell Generale Condimentaire condiment business

Organic Bistros meals line now available in Minnesota

Chiquita Brands Internationals Q2 net sales up

California Pizza Kitchen opens third location in South Korea

Emerald Dairy begins construction of milk powder processing facility

High Liner Foods Q2 sales up

Famous Daves of America Q2 net income slightly up

Marks & Spencer to open new store in Gloucester

The Skor Food Group Q3 net income drops

McCormick acquires assets of Lawrys

Sara Lee introduces new Fresh Ideas Sandwich Dressings

Dover to purchase flour mill from Cereal Foods Canada

Del Monte introduces new line of meals

Safeway launches fundraising campaign for MDA

Tree of Life to stock Natural Harmony Foods SoLean breakfast products

Sun-Rype reports loss in Q2

Bakkavor reports loss in Q2

Osem Investments likely to acquire Tribe Mediterranean Foods

Kirin may bid for Australian Schweppes

UK growth plans remain intact, says Starbucks

New Dragon Asia Q2 net revenues up 11%

Waitrose plans to open new store in Colchester

TreeHouse Foods Q2 net income slips

California Pizza Kitchen opens new location in Novi, Michigan

Flowers Foods acquires ButterKrust Bakery

Jack in the Box appoints new director

Kashi introduces new whole grain pilaf sides

Eagle to debut two new snack products

Rise & Dine hires new franchise operations manager

Mimis Cafe launches new dinner menu

Ralcorp acquires Post cereals business from Kraft Foods

Parmalat agrees to settlement with UniCredit

Uniqs H1 revenue up

Balduccis ties up with Nakheel Retail to open stores in Middle East

Chick-fil-A to open new restaurant

Price hikes hit Unilevers volumes in Europe and America

Waitrose launches new line of milk

ACH Foods selects Informaticas data integration platform

Carrols Restaurants Q2 revenue up

P&Gs Q2 earnings up 33%

NutriPure Beverages planning to acquire Moneymaker 1

Heinz launches new website

BJs Restaurants opens new location in Modesto, California

Sodexo appoints new business development director

Triarcs Q2 net loss narrows

China expansion plans remain intact, say Starbucks officials

Capital Oil & Gas to add pizza and sub operations to its locations

Chick-fil-A opens new location in Macedonia, Ohio

Clearly Canadian Brands to acquire Crofters Food

McCormick & Schmicks Seafood Restaurants Q2 net income decreases

Private equity firms acquire Rockfish Seafood Grill restaurants

Rubios Restaurants Q2 net income down 33%

Jack in the Boxs Q3 net income down

American Italian Pasta nine-month net income up

Papa Johns Q2 revenues up

ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston and Ochoa Foods announce new JV

Yogen Fruz to open stores in Argentina and Peru

Co-op selects TNS to provide IP links for credit card transaction processing

Einstein Noah Restaurants Q2 revenue up

Nestles H1 sales up

Safeway spends $380,000 to lobby US government in Q2

Dean Foods Q2 net income increases

Omega Protein Q2 net income up

California Pizza Kitchen Q2 net income increases

Vaughan Foods Q2 net loss widens

Cosis Q2 net loss decreases

Tim Hortons Q2 net income up 11%

NPC to acquire 99 Pizza Hut units from Colonial Foods

OCharleys reports increased Q2 net loss

Sara Lees annual net sales up 10%

Monterey Gourmet Foods reports Q2 net loss of $173,000

Pizza Ranch selects Onosys to implement online ordering system

Manischewitz relaunches Tam Tam crackers

Ark Restaurants Q3 net income decreases

United Natural Foods COO retires

Sbarros Q2 net loss widens

Nathans Famous Q1 net income marginally up

Krispy Kreme enters into franchise agreement in Malaysia

NPC Internationals Q2 sales increase

Fog Cutter Capitals Q2 net loss widens

Ready Pac Foods CEO retiresHJ Heinz acquires Benedicta

McDonalds reports increase in July comparable sales

Landrys Restaurants Q2 net income increases

Nestle Philippines cuts prices of chilled food varieties

Indian consumer goods firms contemplate further price hikes

Fonterra likely to enter Egypts dairy market

KI NutriCare to acquire Allergy Research Group

Winsted acquires Byers Food

Harry & David acquires Cushmans Fruit

DCI Cheese implements Robocoms supply chain software

Flowers Foods completes merger with Holsum Bakery

California Pizza Kitchen opens new restaurants

SunOptas Q2 revenues up 41%

Steak n Shake reports loss in Q3

NutraCea reports Q2 net loss of $6.1 million

Promax Nutrition acquires Pure Bar

Syscos Q4 sales marginally increase

Synutras Q1 net income up

Kellogg announces management changes

Zhongpins Q2 revenues increase

Mexican Restaurants Q2 net income increases

Co-op engages Credit Suisse to sell some Somerfield stores

Hindustan Unilever and Apollo Hospitals announce new health program

Hindustan Unilever to increase tea prices

Farmer Boys Restaurants opens 61st location in El Centro, California

Synergy Brands reports losses for Q2

Flanigans reports drop in Q3 net income

Menlo Worldwide Logistics to manage new warehouse for Kettle Foods

Dickeys to open additional 24 stores

Tofutti Brands reports drop in Q2 net income

Pinkberry appoints new CEO

Brazil Fast Food acquires 60% of Internacional Restaurantes do Brasil

Baskin-Robbins opens northern Florida and Phoenix for franchise sales

AarhusKarlshamn Q2 operating profit up

Tesco to develop cash-and-carry business in India

Attune Foods introduces two new chocolate granola bars

GoMacro creates three new flavors of MacroNutrient bars

COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: YUM! BRANDS

Yum! Brands Q2 revenue up

Business Description

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

APPENDIX

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Index

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Companies Mentioned:

- Muller Vitality

- Lion Capital

- Tesco

- Danone

- Tyson Foods

- Asda

- Starbucks

- Golden Dragon

- Eden Foods

- Jack in the Box

- Restaurant Holdings

- MTY Food

- Kashi

- Danisco

- Simmons Foods

- Sara Lee

- Nestle

- Fresh & Easy

- Nascent

- BJs Restaurants

- Sophies Cuban Cuisine

- Imperial Sugar

- Kellogg

- Pilgrims Pride

- Nubi Yogurt

- UFood Gril

- Stop & Shop

- Milk Link

- Noodles & Company

- Daphnes Greek Cafe

- The Cheesecake Factory

- Marshall Holdings International

- Mars

- Pizza Hut

- Nash Finch

- Pierre Foods

- Waitrose

- Safeway

- Papa Bello

- Burger King

- Maple Leaf Foods

- Monterey Gourmet Foods

- General Mills

- New World Pasta

- Cargill

- Cadbury

- Corn Products International

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