In a blog statement early today, "The Legend" Jeremiah Weed, patron father of "The People's Bourbon," (PRWeb May 15, 2008) Read the full story at

ShotPak, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SHTP) today announces better than expected first quarter results. (PRWeb May 16, 2008) Read the full story at

Just cooked English peas, sautéd spring onions and roasted, salted almonds are a delicious combination of tender sweet, sweet pungent, and crunchy just salty. You can set this side dish next to grilled fish or chicken or mashed potatoes and

Thin sliced baby artichoke hearts tossed with thin sliced mint leaves, a bit of chopped garlic, fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese makes a tasty side salad.Baby artichokes are plentiful in spring. Artichokes

Some call it Liquid Speed. Others, energy in a test tube. But whatever you want to call the All New Hardcore Energize Bullet, you'll see this new "alternative fuel" big and bold this weekend at Bandimere Speedway racetrack in Morrison,

Chicken Biscuit Challenge" offers money-back guarantee. (PRWeb May 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://ww1.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb950294.htm

The European Commission is extending its investigation into Associated British Foods’ plans to acquire parts of the GB Ingredients business.

Brazilian beef packer Minerva has shrugged off EU beef import restrictions and posted a jump in first-quarter revenue.

American Italian Pasta Co. has seen a 44.2% jump in revenues for in its second quarter, with sales climbing to US$139.6m.

Archer Daniel Midland, the US-based agribusiness giant, has secured organic status at two cocoa facilities in the UK.

Duchy Originals, the UK food maker founded by the Prince of Wales, is looking to international markets to help it quadruple the size of the business in the next five years.

The US Food and Drug Administration has shutdown the cream cheese operations of Lifeway Foods, citing violations of food safety laws.

Tyson Foods is test-launching a range aimed at the Hispanic market in the US cities of Houston and Dallas, with a view to expanding distribution nationwide.

French retailer Auchan is defending its ownership of land housing one of its Russian retail complexes after local authorities claimed it belonged to the Institute of Agricultural Sciences.

Coles owner Wesfarmers has announced that two new members will join the Australian retailer’s management team as part of its push to restructure the flagging grocer.

A new system restricting the advertising of certain foods in children's programming in New Zealand is to be phased in from 1 July.

Food inflation has been the burning issue in recent months and this week was no different.

Australia’s largest retailer Woolworths has said that food inflation in April eased off in its supermarkets.

Tyson Foods, the US meat giant, has not been immune to the strains facing the sector across the Atlantic. Nevertheless, president and CEO Dick Bond is placing his faith in international markets to help Tyson weather the storm. Dean Best