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Former General Mills CEO dies at age 96; was instrumental in popularizing fish sticks

The Canadian PressMay 16, 2013 16:47
PHOENIX - E. Robert Kinney, a former chief executive of General Mills who earlier in his career was instrumental in popularizing fish sticks, has died. He was 96. A statement from General Mills said Kinney died last week in Arizona. Kinney was a food company executive for most of his career, including a successful stint in leading Gorton's of Gloucester — a brand that became a mainstay in the frozen food aisle of the grocery store for generations. The company's success in the fish stick business prompted General Mills Inc. to acquire Gorton's in 1968.

Coca-Cola 'recipe' finds teen buyer -- at $15 million

Agence France-PresseMay 16, 2013 15:15
What could be a World War II era recipe for Coca-Cola's secret formula found a buyer Wednesday on eBay -- a 15-year-old who now has three days to come up with $15 million to pay for it. Georgia antiques dealer Cliff Kluge listed the yellowing typewritten document -- found among papers at a Tennessee estate sale -- with an opening bid of $5 million and a buy-it-now price of $15 million as a publicity stunt.

Coca-Cola 'recipe' finds teen buyer -- at $15 million

Agence France-PresseMay 16, 2013 15:00
What could be a World War II era recipe for Coca-Cola's secret formula found a buyer Wednesday on eBay -- a 15-year-old who now has three days to come up with $15 million to pay for it. Georgia antiques dealer Cliff Kluge listed the yellowing typewritten document -- found among papers at a Tennessee estate sale -- with an opening bid of $5 million and a buy-it-now price of $15 million as a publicity stunt.

Spain's star ham fights for greater prestige

Agence France-PresseMay 16, 2013 03:00
Dozens of Iberian black pigs, with their pointy snouts, large ears, tiny eyes and dark skin, grunt as they forage in a wide green field. The exquisite cured ham called Jamon Iberico made from this breed, which is allowed to roam freely to dine on acorns, is the star of Spanish cuisine and it can be sold for astronomical prices. But the sharp economic downturn gripping Spain since the collapse of a property bubble in 2008 has hurt domestic sales and producers are looking to boost their fortunes abroad.

Spain's star ham fights for greater prestige

Agence France-PresseMay 16, 2013 02:45
Dozens of Iberian black pigs, with their pointy snouts, large ears, tiny eyes and dark skin, grunt as they forage in a wide green field. The exquisite cured ham called Jamon Iberico made from this breed, which is allowed to roam freely to dine on acorns, is the star of Spanish cuisine and it can be sold for astronomical prices. But the sharp economic downturn gripping Spain since the collapse of a property bubble in 2008 has hurt domestic sales and producers are looking to boost their fortunes abroad.

Steamed dumpling restaurant in Taipei named best in Asia

Agence France-PresseMay 16, 2013 02:16
A restaurant chain in Taipei best known for its masterfully executed, soup-filled dumplings has been named the best restaurant in Asia. Influential food blog The Daily Meal has released its picks for the 101 Best Restaurants in Asia putting Din Tai Fung at the top of their list, a restaurant chain that has become widely recognized as the standard bearer for xiao long bao, steamed dumplings filled with a rich, soupy broth.

Fisheries ministers agree to set up panel in effort to resolve lobster dispute

The Canadian PressMay 16, 2013 02:16
AMHERST, N.S. - Fisheries ministers from the three Maritime provinces say they will set up a panel in an effort to resolve a lobster pricing dispute between processors and fishermen. Nova Scotia Fisheries Minister Sterling Belliveau says the ministers have asked their staff to report back in two weeks with the names of people they recommend to be on the panel. Sterling says the panel will review a number of issues including allegations of price-fixing and efforts to set future prices before fishermen set their traps.

Steamed dumpling restaurant in Taipei named best in Asia

Agence France-PresseMay 16, 2013 02:15
A restaurant chain in Taipei best known for its masterfully executed, soup-filled dumplings has been named the best restaurant in Asia. Influential food blog The Daily Meal has released its picks for the 101 Best Restaurants in Asia putting Din Tai Fung at the top of their list, a restaurant chain that has become widely recognized as the standard bearer for xiao long bao, steamed dumplings filled with a rich, soupy broth.

Coca-Cola 'recipe' finds teen buyer -- at $15 million

Agence France-PresseMay 15, 2013 20:45
What could be a World War II era recipe for Coca-Cola's secret formula found a buyer Wednesday on eBay -- a 15-year-old who now has three days to come up with $15 million to pay for it. Georgia antiques dealer Cliff Kluge listed the yellowing typewritten document -- found among papers at a Tennessee estate sale -- with an opening bid of $5 million and a buy-it-now price of $15 million as a publicity stunt.

Hellman's enlists chef Mario Batali for the mayo brand's latest marketing campaign

The Canadian PressMay 15, 2013 19:30
NEW YORK, N.Y. - A lot changes in 100 years, but the key to Hellmann's success may be that not much has changed for the mayonnaise. To celebrate Hellman's centennial birthday, owner Unilever is launching a marketing campaign to drum up attention for the country's top-selling mayonnaise, whose formula remains almost the same as it was a century ago. Media spending is undisclosed, but it's the largest ever campaign for the brand.
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