Food

Two companies violate food safety laws (UPI)

16 May 2008

WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the closing of two cream cheese and seafood companies for violating food safety laws.

Metro Gains on Revamp at Real, UBS Rating for Food Retailers (Bloomberg.com)

16 May 2008

May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Metro AG rose to a three-month high in Frankfurt trading as Chief Executive Officer Eckhard Cordes said he is ``optimistic'' about a revamp of its Real superstore unit and UBS AG increased its recommendation on food retailers.

Belts tighten at food show (Chicago Tribune)

16 May 2008

Costs trimming the fun at big hospitality expo It's a sign of the times in the volatile food industry: Two big companies are pulling back on their offerings at the giant restaurant trade show coming to Chicago this weekend, while another is abandoning it altogether.