--(www.USEquityNews.com)-- 09/17/2008 - Consumer Goods industry alert provided by U.S. Equity News. Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE: KFT) has once again been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index in recognition of the company's economic, environmental and social performance. In the food sector category, Kraft is the only U.S.-based company to be a World Index Sustainability Leader. In addition, Kraft attained the food industry's leading scores in the World Index in three areas -- operational eco-efficiency, corporate governance and corporate citizenship/philanthropy. "At Kraft, sustainability is doing what's good for people, the environment and business," said Steve Yucknut, Vice President, Sustainability.
AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes(R), recently announced that Cheryl Bachelder, chief executive officer, and Mel Hope, chief financial officer, will present at the CL King Best Ideas Conference on Wednesday, September 17, at 8:30 A.M. ET. Ms. Bachelder and Mr. Hope will provide an update on the Popeyes strategy and business. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live presentation, beginning at 8:30 A.M. ET, at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/clk5/afce/ or at the investor section of the Company's website at http://www.afce.com . A replay of the web cast will be available on the site for 90 days following the conclusion of the conference.
Gone are the days when the only way to make homemade mashed potatoes was to spend a lot of time laboring in the kitchen. Thanks to a new innovation from the Ore-Ida brand, known as Steam n' Mash(TM) (NYSE: HNZ) potatoes, one of America's favorite comfort foods is now easy enough to make every day - in just 15 minutes or less! Available nationally, Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash products take the hassle out of making homemade mashed potatoes. These ready-to-steam, 100 percent real potatoes are already scrubbed, peeled and chopped. Simply steam the bag of frozen potatoes in the microwave for 10 minutes, pour the cooked potatoes into a bowl, add milk and butter, and mash to perfection. In just minutes, moms everywhere can prepare a hot dish their family will love!
NutraCea (OTCBB: NTRZ), a world leader in stabilized rice bran research and technology, announced recently the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center named NutraCea as a finalist for a Corporate Citizenship Award in the category of Corporate Stewardship, Small/Midsize Business. "There are many strong candidates for the Corporate Stewardship Awards this year," said BCLC Executive Director Stephen Jordan. "NutraCea and all of the other finalists have shown that truly great businesses don't just focus on the bottom line recently. They work for the future benefit of their customers, employees, communities and investors, as well." NutraCea is a finalist due to a combination of factors that reflect its recent social contributions and economic performance.
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