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Foodservice

Dining out declines The restaurant industry is taking a hit as economic struggles plague the country. New consumer research from Mintel* reveals that over half (54%) of people who dine out regularly are cutting back on restaurant spending because of the economy.

	Goetze’s introduces theater boxes Goetze’s Candy Co. Inc. introduced a new theater box line at the 2008 All Candy Expo in Chicago. The line features the company’s “Original” Caramel Creams and Mini Cow Tales products, both of which were showcased at the Expo.

	Tyson newsletter focuses on 24-hour dining The spring issue of the Tyson Food Service Insights & Discovery newsletter examines the growing consumer trend of consumers letting their own schedule dictate when they eat, rather than having their schedules revolve around meal times.

Packaging

	Smith Design develops Arrowhead Mills brand identity Packaging and brand identity for a new product line called Bake with Me has been created by Smith Design for Arrowhead Mills, producers and marketers of organic and natural whole grain products.

Fire & Flavor launches new Web site, unveils packaging re-design

Fire & Flavor launched its new Web site and redesigned packaging. The Athens, Ga.-based company, made its mark as the largest manufacturer of grilling planks in the United States and more recently as the company to provide all things flavor including cedar papers, skewers & spice, gourmet salt blends and rubs, a wide range of brining mixes and the publication of their first cookbook.

Pregis launches new Web site Pregis Corp. launched a new customer- and market-oriented Web site.

Marketing Trends

Florida beverage companies to expand energy drink distribution Rapidly expanding energy drink company Power Trip Beverages will now have a greater presence in Florida, thanks to a new relationship with Doral-based FL Distribution Co.

	Uncle Ben’s promotes Flavored Rice with Golden Tickets Uncle Ben’s Flavored Rice presents bigger, bolder tastes ideal for top-selling Asian, Italian and Mexican applications, or today's new ethnic fusion, Latin American, Mediterranean, Thai or Pan-Asian cuisines.

Ronald McDonald House awards Baldwin Richardson Foods Ronald McDonald House Charities (R.M.H.C.) announced that Baldwin Richardson Foods has received the Loving Hands Award.