--(www.USEquityNews.com)-- 02/12/2008 - Consumer Goods industry alert provided by U.S. Equity News. Best's Kosher, a division of Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE) North America Retail and premier provider of kosher meats since 1886, announced recently the rollout of new creative packaging, a first for the brand in over fifteen years. The new design of Best's Kosher will excite consumers with its fresh new look, which incorporates bold colors and graphics. With an appealing product shot front and center, the new packaging will increase shelf visibility and infuse a sense of modernity to the brand that has a long tradition of satisfying consumers.
Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) recently reported a net loss for its second fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2007 of $0.2 million or $0.02 per share, compared with net income in last year's second quarter of $2.9 million or $0.21 per share. The Company reported revenues in the second quarter of $71.4 million, up 28.6% from $55.5 million in last year's second quarter. Most of the gain - $11.0 million of the increase of $15.9 million, representing a 19.9% increase over last year's total sales - was contributed by Coffee Bean Intl. (CBI), which the Company acquired in April 2007.
H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) announced recently a conference call and webcast for Securities Analysts and Media (listen only) to discuss Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results at 8:30 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. The call and presentation slides will be available to the general public in real-time on www.heinz.com. H. J. Heinz Company, offering "Good Food Every Day"TM is one of the world's leading marketers and producers of healthy and convenient foods specializing in ketchup, sauces, meals, soups, snacks and infant nutrition.
NutraCea (OTCBB: NTRZ), a world leader in stabilized rice bran (SRB), nutrient research and technology, announced recently that it has executed a definitive agreement to purchase the largest rice bran oil processing facility in South America, located in Brazil. This transaction is expected to close prior to the end of February 2008, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. More details of this transaction will be announced at the closing.
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