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RANGE maker Aga has warned it is feeling the chill from the credit crunch as orders fell 15 per cent below last year's figure.

THE Co-operative's £1.6 billion takeover of Somerfield has been given the green light by competition watchdogs in a move cementing its place as the UK's fifth-biggest

FOOD and drink businesses in Scotland are to be given a £4 million boost by the Scottish Government.

Waitrose has announced the launch of their new range of seasonal fine foods with something to suit all tastes and budgets. - - As the credit crunch drives the appeal for home entertaining and dining, t... [WebWire - Tuesday, October 21, 2008]

SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Togo's Eateries, Inc., purveyor of delicious, hand-crafted sandwiches that are freshly prepared for people on the go, today announces the rollout across all 253 restaurants of all natural chicken. In a continuous effort to serve nothing but the finest ingredients, the new chicken is guaranteed free from any artificial flavor, coloring, chemical preservatives, or any other artificial or synthetic ingredient.

Mars has replaced Wm Wrigley Jr president and CEO William Perez just two weeks after completing its US$23bn acquisition of the Chicago-based gum giant.

Milk producers blocked access to several processing plants yesterday (20 October) protesting against price cut proposals from French dairy companies.

Shares in Parmalat plummeted today (21 October) after the Italian dairy giant lost a lawsuit accusing Citigroup of playing a role in its 2003 financial collapse.

NutraCea , a world leader in stabilized rice bran nutrient research and technology, announced today that world champion powerlifter Mike Bridges received four gold medals for his performances in the squat, bench press and dead lift events and was named World Champion for the 198lb/90k division at the at IPF Masters World Powerlifting Championships in Palm Springs, CA.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA (MARKET WIRE) Wonderland Bakery, a specialty bakery and gift concierge (www.wonderlandbakery.com), is helping to get votes with 'good taste' this election and there will be no chance of a recount. As the elections heat up so do the ovens at Wonderland Bakery where customers cast their 'Sweet Vote' and purchase cookies for their favorite Presidential candidates and political party.