Rosenfeld leads company to 11% Increase in 3rd quarter profit…
October 24th, 2006 by FloraKraft’s profit was up 11% as announced this afternoon, according to a Reuter’s online report. Everyone one is waiting for the analysts and Irene Rosenfeld, the company’s president, as well as the company’s parent company Altria Group, Inc. to speak before writing their articles or so says the Reuter’s report. Reuter’s did speculate though that closing plants and selling off some brands helped keep lower than expected sales growth from being overshadowed by higher energy costs and the cost of wheat.
Of course, they didn’t mention the increase in Jack’s Pizza, Maxwell House Coffee or Kraft’s Colby Cheese that came after I finished writing that article about Irene Rosenfeld for the Northfield Insider. I seemed to notice Kraft products more after writing that article. Not only did I notice them more–I bought them more, too. I have been eating so much cheese that I am going to have to get my cholesterol checked soon. Buying Kraft products is what psychologists call resolving one’s cognitive dissonance, I guess.
Reuters also mentioned that Kraft sold off Minute Rice, and that their expected annual profit is expected to be between $1.86 and $1.89 a share. I guess we will have to wait until tomorrow or Sunday to see what the Trib says about it, huh?
By Flo Crew
Technorati Tags: Northfield, IL; Kraft Foods in Northfield, IL
Northfield’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 14th, 2006 by MeaganThe Circuit Court of Cook County Second Municipal District Family Violence Coordinating Council and the Northfield Township are co-sponsoring a an event to promote Domestic Violence Awareness month. The event is called “Out of Silence, Into Awareness” and will be held on Oct. 20 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Glenview Police Department, 2500 E. Lake Ave., Glenview. The primary focus of the event will be to give an opportunity for those in attendance to learn about the effective community responses in place to assist victims of domestic violence. Not only will there be a panel discussion, but a resource fair as well, where professionals will be available to serve victims and their families. The event is a great opportunity for professionals as well as concerned residents to gain knowledge and information about help available for victims. Not only do these professionals assist victims, but they also offer assistance to their families, even to perpetrators. Everyone needs help from time to time, and taking action about the need for help is the first step. After all, that’s what they’re there for.
Technorati Tags: Northfield, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cook County Circuit Court, Family Violence Coordinating Council, Glenview Police Department, Out of Silence, Into Awareness