PepsiCo to renew effort on soft drinks sales. - NEW YORK (AP) -- PepsiCo, the nation's second-largest beverage company, said Friday it was launching a new marketing campaign to refocus attention on soft drinks, which have seen lagging sales.

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081010/pepsico_soft_drinks.html?.v=2

The Steak n Shake Company Announces November 11 Investor Day Information - Zibb.com

Press Release | www.zibb.com | Oct 10, 2008

The Steak n Shake Company (NYSE: SNS) previously announced its Investor Day, scheduled for November 11, 2008. The meeting will take place at the Marriott Downtown 350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, Indiana in the Indiana Ballroom beginning at 1 p.m. E.S.T. To ensure that all interested parties

http://www.zibb.com/article/4142896/The+Steak+n+Shake+Company+Announces+November+Investor+Day+Information

Food price fall predicted

News | www.freshinfo.com | Oct 10, 2008

The fall of food prices and the continued globalisation of the food industry were forecast at the World Union of Wholesale Markets’ (WUWM) congress last week.

http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=46771

Zhongpin Raises Guidance for Full Year 2008

Press Release | www.prnewswire.com | Oct 10, 2008

-- Revenue guidance raised to $550 million-$570 million -- Fully diluted earnings to reach $1.15-$1.19 per share CHANGGE CITY, Henan, China, Oct. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zhongpin Inc.

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McKelvey sets out vision for an SAC with global clout

News | business.scotsman.com | Oct 10, 2008

McKelvey sets out vision for an SAC with global clout - THE Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) may be based in Edinburgh, but it is now the leading source of information, advice and near-market research for farmers throughout the UK and has a growing international influence.

http://business.scotsman.com/fooddrinkagriculture/McKelvey-sets-out-vision-for.4578903.jp

Earnings Outlook: Coke, Pepsi to kick off consumer earnings parade (at MarketWatch)

News | www.marketwatch.com | Oct 9, 2008

Investors will soon get a look at how and to what degree the global economic slowdown hit the bottom lines of two U.S.-based beverage giants as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo roll out their third-quarter numbers next week.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/coke-pepsi-kick-off-consumer/story.aspx?guid=%7BFA551975%2D0DCB%2D4B1F%2DB80D%2DE6B906CA3BE3%7D&siteid=yhoof

Tariquet L'Apéritif

News | www.spittoon.biz | Oct 9, 2008

Personally a slurp or two of the wine to be served with the meal is the standard pre-dinner drink with me, having never really taken to the sweeter styles of French aperitifs. While this newly released Tariquet L'Apéritif falls into that category it is rather captivating.

http://www.spittoon.biz/tariquet_laperitif.html

4 Stocks Bucking the Downtrend (at Motley Fool)

News | www.fool.com | Oct 6, 2008

It may be difficult to believe, but even during these grim days of imploding balance sheets and government bailouts, there are still stocks moving up by 10%, 25%, or even 50%.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2008/10/06/4-stocks-bucking-the-downtrend.aspx

Leading Brands F2Q08 (Qtr End 8/31/08) Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)

News | seekingalpha.com | Oct 6, 2008

Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Leading Brands Inc. second quarter earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) It is now my pleasure to turn the call over to Mr. Ralph McRae, Chairman and CEO. Please go ahead, sir. Ralph D. McRae

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