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More Details on Gourmet's Collapse
Yesterday morning began with breaking news that, after 68 years of publication, Gourmet was going out of print, and now we have more details on the magazine's collapse. Although the glossy will cease to exist, the Gourmet brand will live on through book publishing and TV programs. Staffers at the magazine were first unaware, then teary-eyed and harried, as they were allegedly given 48 hours to leave.
Gourmet Magazine to Fold
This morning, Condé Nast announced its oldest food title, Gourmet magazine, is folding. There were telltale signs of trouble: the glossy, which will print its last issue in November, just underwent budget cuts. As early as the onset of 2009, rumors were already flying that Gourmet would not see the end of the year.
Most Restaurants on Kitchen Nightmares Are Now Closed
Ever wonder what happens to a restaurant after Gordon Ramsay whips the staff into shape and redesigns the dining room on Fox's Kitchen Nightmares? Well according to Scottish newspaper, the Herald, more than half of the eateries have closed or been sold. Of the 20 restaurants that were featured on the US version of KN, 10 are now closed; 12 out of the 22 UK establishments faced the same grim fate.
Company Behind Salmonella Scare Files For Bankruptcy
Not surprisingly, the Virginia based Peanut Corp. of America filed for bankruptcy last Friday. The company, which has been accused of producing the salmonella tainted peanut products, filed Chapter 7 to liquidate their assets.
Is Gordon Ramsay Going Bankrupt?
Although the fifth season of Hell's Kitchen debuts this Thursday on Fox, Gordon Ramsay's empire may be crumbling. According to the New York Post, the celebrity chef's company is "finding life pretty tough at the moment."
In the past couple of months the celebrity chef has faced many challenges.
The End of Gourmet Magazine?
In the last six months, we've witnessed many brands — for some reason in particular, cookie labels — go kaput. We're barely into the new year, and at least one source predicts that media companies will be going next, and food publications won't be excepted.
New York financial media company 24/7 Wall St.
Archway Cookies Makes a Comeback, Too
The economy continues to tumble, yet there's no end in sight when it comes to the pattern of reviving extinguished store-bought cookie brands. Following the rebirth of Mother's cookies by Kellogg's, snack company Lance is bailing out Archway, the sister company to Mother's that also collapsed this October. Before its demise, Archway was known nationwide for its soft-batch cookies in various flavors such as oatmeal and nougat.
Biggest Headline of 2008: Cookies Die and Come Back
This year was a turbulent year for all, and the traditional snack cookie was no exception. Snack companies took fans on a roller coaster ride, discontinuing cookies and then announcing their revival. In January of this year, cookie classicists reeled from the loss of the Hydrox cookie, the crispy, chocolate sandwiches the preceded the Oreo.
Mother's Cookies Has Crumbled
After 94 years, cookie company Mother's Cookies has closed its doors.
The Michigan-based company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, told its workers last Friday that cookies would no longer be made as of Monday.
The reason cited was the economic climate.
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Food Section Sampler — Sept. 16, 2009
- What caused legendary Central Park destination Tavern on the Green to file for bankruptcy? — New York Times
- Homemade versions of fast-food favorites turn out to be cheaper. — Washington Post
- LA is facing a proposed city ordinance that would require farmers markets to pay tens of thousands of dollars in fees.
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