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Campbell Soup earnings rise as expenses fall

Price-conscious grocery shoppers are being choosy about what they buy to cook at home, even from the value-oriented Campbell Soup Co. Complete Story...

Campbell Soup CEO takes a slight pay cut

Campbell Soup Co. President and Chief Executive Douglas Conant received a slight pay cut in fiscal 2009 while his company's profit shrunk amid a deep global recession, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.

Campbell Soup Co. expects more normal economy

The Campbell Soup Co., hurt lately by rising ingredient prices and a strong U.S. dollar but boosted by shoppers looking for cheap meals, is expecting a more stable economy — and more conventional soup-selling challenges.

Earnings Preview: Campbell Soup Co.

Campbell Soup Co. reports the results for its fiscal fourth quarter on Friday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Man claims he found condom in French onion soup

A man has sued a local Claim Jumper restaurant claiming he ordered French onion soup and bit into a condom instead of melted cheese. Zdenek Philip Hodousek filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Orange County Superior Court seeking unspecified damages over fears he may have contracted a disease.

Analyst boosts estimates for Campbell Soup

An analyst on Thursday boosted his estimates for Campbell Soup Co., saying he is optimistic about the soup maker's near-term potential to beat expected earnings.

Campbell Soup reaffirms 2009 adj. profit forecast

Campbell Soup Co. officials said Wednesday that they expect to surpass their long-range earnings growth target this year despite a down economy and continued investment in its fledgling businesses in China and Russia.

Campbell tries to reassure investors

Campbell Soup Co. has been trying to assure investors that the company is having a strong year even though soup sales were down for the third quarter.

Ga. father gets 100 years for poisoning kids' soup

A Georgia man was sentenced to 100 years in prison for poisoning his two children to extort money from Campbell Soup Co.

Campbell Soup's adjusted 3rd-quarter profit rises

Campbell Soup Co. said Thursday that its third-quarter profit fell sharply from last year, when it sold its Godiva Chocolatier brand, but its adjusted profit rose 3.6 percent even as its sales slumped.

Campbell Soup 2Q profits fall 15 percent

The Campbell Soup Co. is selling more recession-friendly soups, pasta sauces and Goldfish crackers, but it's finding that a strong dollar has hurt its profits overseas.

1st Campbell soup latest to go lower-sodium

The first Campbell soup is getting a lower-sodium makeover.

How does Obama compare to FDR? Ask Kitty

Record unemployment, stock market gyrations, economic anxiety: For my generation, these grim tidings have a familiar ring. So does the voice of a new president offering hope in the first 100 days of his administration. Then as now, there were people who were for him and people against him — but whatever your politics are, the parallels are undeniable.I was 9 years old when Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in March 1933. The country was deeply mired in the Depression, but my family was luckier than many: My father was a coal miner. Depression or no Depression, people needed coal to heat their homes and to cook (we had a coal stove), and in northeastern Pennsylvania, the mines stayed open.I also had a grandmother and three bachelor uncles who were all helping keep food on the table. But I can remember other men not so fortunate coming to our door, looking for something to eat. My grandmother always sent them around to the back door, and she always gave them food — but never money.

NYC fashion boutique: free soup, designer pants

You know the economy is ailing when a Manhattan fashion boutique starts offering free soup.

A look at Campbell Soup Co.'s 1st quarter

Here's a look at how Campbell Soup Co.'s divisions performed in its first fiscal quarter:

Campbell Soup 1Q earnings down 3.7 percent

Campbell Soup Co.'s higher soup sales were watered down by commodity hedging losses in its first fiscal quarter, as the soupmaker said Monday that profits fell 3.7 percent even as more cash-strapped consumers reached for its brands.

Campbell Soup 1Q earnings down 3.7 percent

The Campbell Soup Co. reported Monday that its first-quarter profit fell 3.7 percent, but sales rose as people bought more condensed soup — a product that tends to do well when the economy sputters.

Campbell Soup 1Q earnings down 3.7 percent

Campbell Soup Co.'s higher soup sales were watered down by commodity hedging losses in its first fiscal quarter, as the soupmaker said Monday that profits fell 3.7 percent even as more cash-strapped consumers reached for its brands.

Selling soup in China, Russia takes culture shift

Campbell Soup Co. found that selling its products to soup lovers in other countries isn't as easy as it seems.

Chinese pandas fed chicken soup for health

Everyone needs some chicken soup for the soul — even pandas.

Campbell Soup says 4Q profit, sales rise

The Campbell Soup Co. said Thursday its profit rose 46 percent from a year ago, as it raised prices on many of its products and got a lift from an extra week in the latest reporting period.

Campbell Soup tries to win over label-readers

Ever look at a food label and wonder what an ingredient with a big name — say maltodextrin — is?

Campbell Soup buys Wolfgang Puck soup business

Campbell Soup Co. has bought the Wolfgang Puck soup business in a move that quickly expands the company's organic soup options.

Campbell profit up on Godiva sale, adjusted earns fall

Declining soup sales and higher prices for ingredients contributed to a difficult quarter for the Campbell Soup Co., even though a gain on the sale of its Godiva Chocolatier brand sweetened its bottom line.

Campbell's Lowering Sodium in Kids Soups

The Campbell Soup Co.'s kid-oriented soups, which feature characters such as Dora the Explorer and Batman on the cans, are getting their second sodium reduction in three years, the company announced Monday.

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Viagra soup warning: Seafood stew at El Rey serves up satisfaction
Source: NY Daily News

This steamy soup could give you a real lift. A chain of three Spanish-American restaurants in Brooklyn and Queens is selling "Viagra soup" to its friskiest patrons.

Restaurant Owner Claims To Have Flu Cure (Video)
Source: www.wusa9.com

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The owner of a Thai restaurant in Englewood claims to have a cure for the common flu. Noy Farrell has been busy in the backroom at Taste of Thailand, creating what she calls "The Flu Shot" soup. "It's a Thai home remedy," she explained.

Comfort Soup

To save money , lose weight, and feel comforted, I decided to try a few new (old) things. Like Chicken cooked in a slow cooker, de-boned and added to the soup pot. 3 pounds of whole chicken 1 onion, sliced thick

12 Food Additives to Remove From Your Diet
Source: Mercola.com

Many food additives have been studied and linked to various diseases. Becoming informed about the additives in everyday food items can make for an easier shopping experience and healthier food for everyone.

Chinese woman boiled man's head to cure daugther's psychiatric problems
Source: Telegraph

A Chinese woman boiled a man's head in a soup because she believed it would cure her daughter's psychiatric problems, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday.

How soup can help you lose weight
Source: BBC News

In the battle to lose weight, hunger is the dieter's worst enemy. But research has revealed a simple aid to taming the appetite: soup. It's dieting's best kept secret says one science writer.

Dad gets 100 years for poisoning his kids' soup
Source: msnbc.com

A Georgia man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for poisoning his children to extort money from Campbell's Soup Co.

A Legacy in a Soup Pot
Source: beliefnet.com

This, imo, is required reading because it will share some precious memories and their value and help you to keep your priorities straight. This is a shining example of the past that needs to be incorporated into both the present and the future!

Tomato-Mushroom Bisque.....mmmmmmm! (gluten free)

Made another great soup for Valentine's Day dinner, if I do say so myself! As always, everything in my kitchen is "to taste" so this is more of a shopping list than a recipe....but this will get you close. Enjoy!

Bailing Out the Bailout and Other Stuff

I know it's been a while since I've written anything for now President Obama's aides to take to him, but I think he's had some time to settle in. Besides, some of these topics really need to be discussed now before the bailouts go any further.

Stone Soup: Simplicity

I remember this story vividly from my childhood. Somehow, the simple message about sharing and cooperation has stuck with me throughout the years. There are many versions of this story, but this one resembles the one I remember the closest.

Shrimp Mango Bisque
Source: msnbc.com

From "Louisiana Tastes" by Chef Paul Prudhomme

Creamy Mushroom soup

3 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced 1 small potato diced 1 pound assorted mushrooms thinly sliced Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup dry sherry 3 tablespoons flour 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup plain yog …

Potato Leek Soup....Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! (gluten-free)

I have been on a kick lately, and making homemade potato-leek soup almost every weekend. It has become one of our favorite meals, and its cheap, good, and freezes well.

Crisis sends French new poor flocking to food banks
Source: expatica.com

The world financial crisis is forcing more and more once relatively comfortable French workers to seek out charity food banks and soup kitchens to get a free hot meal.

Quick and Easy Tortilla Soup

originally this was called 6 can tortilla soup but after fixing it once I had to add my little bit to it hope you enjoy it My family loves it

Ask-A-Butcher's Split Pea Soup

AAB's Split Pea Soup Couple cloves of garlic, browned, not burned, in 2 TBS Olive Oil Add 10-12 cups of chicken broth Add ham bone and a couple of bay leaves Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 1 hour

Try a cup of soup to curb your portions and calories
Source: The Clarion Ledger

Excerpt: Have you ever eaten in a restaurant and ordered a cup of soup as your appetizer?

Recipes for Health - Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Soup - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

This healthy soup has less than 200 calories per serving.

New "Recipe": Curried Butternut Squash Soup

I made butternut squash soup last night for the first time since the weather started getting colder.I never use recipes when I'm cooking (exception: baking), so I was "winging it"; this soup turned out very well and was very easy, so if you're interested in cooking something warm …

Nice day... no politics!!!

Today has been rather nice and quiet for me!!! It is the first time that I have been able to sleep longer than 3 hours since I came down with bronchitis over two weeks ago.

Canning gardens last hurray!!!

Depression 08 reminds me of my moms stories of the Great Depression.

In Defense of Water
Source: Michael Ruhlman

I have strong opinions about using water rather than canned broth. As I wrote in this post on making stock, "I cannot say this strongly or loudly enough: DO NOT use canned stock/broth. Use WATER instead. I repeat.

Upcoming Maine Festival Sounds Yummy!
Source: Portland Press Herald

Short squib gives information on foodfest, starting with a soup of the day that sounds quite interesting. Anyone for a road trip???

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