Three named winners in food development contest
Winners were announced in The Center for Innovative Food Technology’s fourth annual Food Product Development Contest which showcases new local products ready to take that next step – product development.

The three winners, including judges’ comments are:
White Balsamic Dressing by Moussa Salloukh (Toledo) – A sweet, light, yet crisp white balsamic dressing with a unique taste that covers and holds to lettuce without overbearing the salad. Created in the relaxed atmosphere of the Toledo-based restaurant, La Scola Italian Grill, the dressing also serves as an excellent marinade on poultry and pork;

Barista Bites by Darlene White (Grand Rapids) – This scone and biscotti crossover has the softness of a scone on the inside with the shape and firmness of biscotti on the outside. They come in four delightful flavors: lemon poppy seed, orange cranberry walnut, double chocolate, and butter pecan – each with a delicious drizzle finish on top. These delicious bites perfectly accompany any coffee or cappuccino drink;

Moussa Salloukh(left), co-owner of La Scola Italian Grill on Airport Highway in Toledo, was one of three individuals awarded by the Center for Innovative Food Technology. Lucas County Comissioner Carol Contrada is pictred with Salloukh.

Sweet and Spicy Thai Marinade by Jules Wilkins (Toledo) – A rich, robust, and versatile marinade based on the Asian/Thai flavors of ginger, cilantro, toasted sesame oil, and sweet and spicy chili peppers. The “sweet” portion builds into a delectable heat and brings a distinctive flavor to any meat or could even complement as a salad dressing.

Following a review of written applications and presentations by food entrepreneurs and chefs to a panel of judges, the highest scoring concepts were selected based on the viability of the product, commercialization potential, business strategy, and overall appeal to the marketplace.

As a result of the award, direct consultation and technical assistance from CIFT will be provided to the start up businesses ranging from business planning, product development, shelf stability testing, labeling review, regulatory assistance, and batch product preparations for sampling.

Later, production will begin at the Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen, a nonprofit commercial facility that educates and advises new and growing businesses, and provides access to a commercially-licensed kitchen.

To learn more, contact Paula Ray at 419-535-6000, ext. 117 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

New business
Anne Krupa, an Elmore resident, has opened Tranquil Touch, a massage therapy service.

Krupa received her associate’s degree five years ago from the Ohio College of Massotherapy located in Akron.  She wanted to learn more about the benefits of massage to help some family members who had physical issues. Recently she has been offering massage therapy on a part-time basis while continuing to work a full-time job as an administrative assistant at Lourdes College.

Krupa takes appointments in her Elmore home Monday through Friday 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 to Noon.

You can reach her at 419-262-3709 or at www.tranquiltouch.massagetherapy.com
 

The right thing
First American Cash Advance, located at 2175 Woodville Rd in Oregon, is collecting school supply donations for Eagle Academy. 

“As states put the squeeze on already tight education budgets, school districts nationwide are looking to cut back without sacrificing too much,” states Annette Gayer in a company press release.

Donations of pencils, pens, chalk, dry-erase markers, posters, and bulletin board decorations are sought.

The drive continues until August 27. 

The bottom line
GenoaBank has announced shareholders received a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share to all shareholders of
record as of July 15, 2011.

Second quarter, 2011, net income totaled $680 thousand dollars with assets ending at $247 million dollars.

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The Andersons has announced second quarter net income totaled $45.2 million on revenue of $1.3 billion. During the first half of the year the company earned a record $62.5 million on revenues of $2.3 billion.

Second quarter income per share was $2.42 per diluted share.

The grain division led the way with operating income of $36.5 million, more than double income for the second quarter of 2010.

The retail group had operating income of $1.9 million on revenues of $45 million compared to the second quarter of 2010 when operating income was $2.1 million on sales of $44 million.

The Andersons operates a general store at the Woodville Mall in Northwood.

Experience Ottawa Co.
Market diversification and economic gardening are topics of two talks given in conjunction with this year’s Experience Ottawa County event to be held Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19.

Mike Kaminski of the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET) will talk about ways businesses can focus on innovation as the key to long-term growth. Kaminski will present case studies to demonstrate the importance of innovation. He will talk on Thurs., Aug. 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Catawba Island Club in Port Clinton.

At the same time, representatives from the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation and the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation will discuss their economic gardening program, which is aimed at assisting businesses with 6 to 99 employees with a suite of high-end, high speed business growth resources.

For more or to RSVP, call Kara Bork at 419-898-6242.

Golf anyone?
The Aurora Project, a social services agency for homeless women and their children, will host its annual golf tournament Mon., Aug. 15 at Toledo Country Club. Call 419-244-3200 for sponsorship or player info.

Just the fax: Fax items to 419-836-1319, email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or send to The Press, Box 169, Millbury, OH 43447.

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