--(www.USEquityNews.com)-- 09/23/2008 - Consumer Goods industry alert provided by U.S. Equity News. Getting started in the morning just got easier, thanks to the Morning Express Breakfast Club (NYSE: HNZ), a new online community for sharing healthy breakfast recipes, tips and advice at www.eatyourbest.com/breakfastclub. The new online destination is designed to fuel the day from the start and also introduces the Smart Ones brand's new line of breakfast quesadillas and sandwiches. According to a recent study conducted by Weight Watchers Smart Ones brand, 53 percent of those surveyed said they wish there were a greater variety of warm breakfast foods to eat on the go. Members of the new Morning Express Breakfast Club can solve that dilemma by accessing convenient, delicious recipes and tips from a variety of experts, including New York Times best-selling cookbook author and celebrity chef, Devin Alexander.
The Andersons Inc. (NASDAQ: ANDE) said Tuesday it recently opened a railcar repair shop on Patriot Rail Corp. property in Ogden, Utah. The Andersons will maintain railcars it manages and those owned by third parties at the shop. The property belongs to Patriot's railroad subsidiary, the Utah Central Railway. In March, The Andersons opened a car-repair shop with Patriot Rail in Anaconda, Mont. The Andersons has interests in agriculture, turf products, railcar leasing and repair, and general merchandise. Shares of The Andersons fell 29 cents to $40.32 in midday trading.
LATINA Style magazine has named Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT) one of the top 50 companies for professional Hispanic women in the United States. The award recognizes companies that excel in Latina representation in senior positions, leadership and mentoring programs for Hispanics and progressive employee benefits. "Diversity and inclusion are part of our growth strategy," said Irene Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our consumers are diverse, so having a diverse perspective enables us to see first-hand how we can better meet their needs with innovative, high-quality products." "We're honored to be among the top 50 companies for Latinas," said Anne Alonzo, Vice President, Corporate Affairs. "We recognize the growing influence of Latinas and applaud their significant accomplishments and successes." Earlier this month, Latina Style featured Kraft at its National LATINA Symposium in Washington, D.C., where Alonzo joined other prominent Latinas at a workshop focused on "Achieving Your Potential."
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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