Kahiki Foods files for registration with SEC, from staff and wire reports Columbus OH-based Kahiki Foods Inc, an international supplier of authentic Asian Pacific frozen foods, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to facilitate the sale of shares, warrants, and options held by certain investors.... Freightliner CEO: Truck sales will soar in '04, by Sean Kilcarr Rainer Schmueckle, Freightliner LLC's president and chief executive officer, is predicting a boom in truck sales this year in North America for both heavy- and medium-duty commercial trucks.... Listeria finding spurs recall of potato salad, from staff and wire reports Because of a possible health threat, Vince's Famous Southern Style Potato Salad, distributed through BI-LO supermarkets, has been removed from sale. ... Albertson's to acquire Shaw's, Star Markets, from staff and wire reports Boise ID-based grocery chain Albertson's Inc has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire JS USA Holdings Inc, which operates under the banners of Shaw's and Star Markets. ... Parmalat intends to cut thousands of jobs, from staff and wire reports Insolvent Italian dairy group Parmalat plans to terminate the jobs of almost half of its employees as it sells or liquidates operations in 20 nations. ... Truck sales set for fast lane, say key players, by Sean Kilcarr In separate events at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville KY, the general managers for both Kenworth Truck Co and sister firm Peterbilt Motors Co said truck sales are poised not only to improve but perhaps also to reach record highs this year.... ConAgra Foods puts together a solid quarter, from staff and wire reports Packaged food company ConAgra Foods Inc reported earnings of $203 million for the fiscal third quarter ended Feb 22, 2004. This compares with earnings of $161 million for the same period a year earlier. ... Great Dane debuts trailer at Mid-America, from staff and wire reports On exhibit at the Mid-America Trucking Show is Great Dane's newest refrigerated trailer, the Super LT, built to serve the truckload market in the eastern United States and Canada. ... Highway Watch vigilance shifts into higher gear, from staff and wire reports The American Trucking Associations has entered into a $19.3 million agreement with the Transportation Security Administration to expand ATA's Highway Watch program, which trains highway professionals to identify and report safety and security situations on United States roads. ... Truck scanners to be installed at seaports, by Terrence Nguyen In an effort to curb terrorist attempts to smuggle nuclear or radiological weapons into the United States via overseas cargo, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is deploying equipment that will scan all trucks leaving cargo terminals operated by the Port of Authority of New York and New Jersey.... Skinny Cow an 'udder' delight across the pond, from staff and wire reports Silhouette Brands Inc, a New York City-based frozen novelty company, has successfully launched its Skinny Cow low-fat ice cream brand in the United Kingdom. ... Leading trailer builders boost output 30%, from staff and wire reports According to a survey compiled by Trailer/Body Builders magazine, the three largest trailer manufacturers—Great Dane, Wabash National Corp, and Utility Trailer Mfg—stepped up production of truck trailers in 2003 by 30% over the year before.... TCA tips hat to top independent contractors, from staff and wire reports At its annual convention in Hawaii recently, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) saluted five independent contractors as part of the group's 17th annual Independent Contractor of the Year contest. ... Kroger division Ralph's to close 15 stores, from staff and wire reports Ralph's Grocery Co plans to permanently close 15 of its underperforming supermarkets in Southern California within the next 60 days. The store closures are not related to the recently resolved Southern California supermarket labor dispute.... Edy's recalls 14,000 cartons of ice cream, from staff and wire reports Edy's Grand Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling 14,000 cartons of Toffee Bar Crunch ice cream and Peanut Butter Cup ice cream with either of these two codes: 18-1644 11 27 6B or 18-1644 11 27 6D.... TCA members elect Lance Craig chairman, from staff and wire reports At its annual meeting in Hawaii, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) elected Lance Craig, who is president of Craig Transportation, chairman for 2004–2005.... Tip leads to arrest of Ohio sniper suspect, from staff and wire reports Charles A McCoy Jr, the suspect in a series of sniper shootings along Ohio highways during the past year, has been arrested in Las Vegas NV.... XStream acquires New England distributor, from staff and wire reports XStream Beverage Group Inc has completed the acquisition of Ayer Beverage, a central Massachusetts-based distributor of new-age beverages such as juice, water, and sports drinks. ... Telematics: an electronic umbilical cord, from staff and wire reports International Truck and Engine Corp says it has become the first OEM to offer a complete telematics system that creates visibility into the operation of every truck in a fleet. ... Reefer unit engine oil changes go mobile, by Jim Mele A portable, air-powered version of ESOC's sealed oil change system was introduced at the annual meeting of the American Trucking Associations' Technology and Maintenance Council. ... Dreyer's scoops up sizable profits in 2003, from staff and wire reports Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings Inc, a producer and distributor of ice cream and frozen dessert products, announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec 27, 2003. ... ATA requests feds to lower diesel prices, from staff and wire reports The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has issued a letter to the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Council of Economic Advisors in response to rising diesel prices. This letter advises DOE to reduce the fill rate of the national Strategic Petroleum Reserve.... Firms team to protect shipping containers, from staff and wire reports General Electric Co (GE) and Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) have signed an agreement to develop an integrated system to protect shipping containers. GE VeriWise (GEV), an asset-tracking system, is already in use as a security device for over-the-road trailers.... Truckload carriers choose new president, from staff and wire reports The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has selected Christopher W Burruss to be president, pending approval from the board of directors. His position is expected to be ratified in an upcoming meeting March 14.... Military Resale Group gains financial rank, from staff and wire reports Military Resale Group Inc, a food distributor for military base commissaries and exchanges, has completed a private placement of restricted stock to accredited...
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