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November 20, 2007

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 The Front Page

Thanksgiving dinner costs more but still affordable

A typical Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year, but still will be affordable, according to a news release from the American Farm Bureau Federation, Washington, D.C.
To learn more. . .

* Harkin remains optimistic about farm bill
* USDA issues final rule on Florida citrus shipments
* Mexican avocado marketing plan targets Hispanics
* PACA action
* Retail Roundup

 

Outside the Insider

* Avocado woes deepen, but experts don't foresee price spike (nctimes.com)
* U.S. urges China to address food safety, speed Yuan's rise (Bloomberg.com)
* Pomegranate hailed king of the exotic fruits (nutraingredients.com)
* Lettuce harvest puts strain on valley community (abclocal.go.com)
* 'Superfoods' do a body good (canada.com)
* IBM provides its employees food for thought (yahoo.com)

 

People

CARMEN ROSA has joined sales for Coast To Coast Produce LLC, Cheshire, Connecticut.

GEORGETT SKIBINSKI is no longer with Prasco International Ltd., Chicago, Illinois.

RANDY SKODA, former chief financial officer was promoted to executive vice president for Topco Associates LLC, Skokie, Illinois.  FRANK MUSCHETTO has joined the firm as executive vice president and chief procurement officer.

STEVE MAYER was promoted to group vice president of perishables for Bi-Lo LLC, Mauldin, South Carolina.

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