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KOHL WHOLESALE HAS 2 REGISTERED DIETITIANS ON STAFF!

	Rebecca Stump, RD, LDN, started at Kohl as the corporate dietitian in January 2010.  Rebecca has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Northern Illinois University and completed her dietitian internship program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.  Rebecca is a registered dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and is an active member of the American Dietetic Association. Rebecca is a School Nutrition Association Healthy Edge Certified Trainer, Certified ServSafe Instuctor, and a Registered ServSafe Examination Proctor. Rebecca is available for personalized nutrition information for all Kohl customers, and acts as the primary in-house resource for Kohl’s nutrition services.
	Susan Kidwell, RD, LD has been the School Specialist Dietitian at Kohl Wholesale since July, 2009.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Systems Management from University of Missouri-Columbia. After graduating from Mizzou, Susan was employed by St. Louis Public Schools as a School Nutritionist for 18 years. She left St. Louis Public Schools to become the Director of Nutrition Services for Jennings School District in the St. Louis area. Susan is a registered and licensed member of American Dietetic Association and the School Nutrition Association.  She is also School Nutrition Association Healthy Edge Certified Trainer, a Certified ServSafe Instuctor and a Registered ServSafe Examination Proctor. Susan is available to provide menu ideas, recipes, nutrition analysis and production demonstrations on all of Kohl Wholesale’s product lines.  She can also provide in-services for foodservice employees on several topics, including sanitation, productivity, customer service, and basic cooking techniques.
	Jill Poepsel, Health Care Specialist, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Management from Missouri State University.  Jill is able to provide menu costing and suggestions, planning for surveys, and in-services.  She acts as a resource for skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, senior feeding program and other congregate care programs.

For questions, please contact: 

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	Rebecca Stump, RD, LDN, Corporate Dietitian	x2642
	Susan Kidwell, RD, LD - School Specialist	x2717
	Jill Poepsel - Health Care Specialist	x2719

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Market Reports (Updated 12/20/2011) - click on a box below to view market information for a segment

Highlights of market updates taken from the Produce News of 1/2/12:

Beef, Veal & Lamb- The Dec 1st US cattle on feed inventory was 4% bigger than last year.  Placements into feedlots during Nov were 4.1% more than '10.  The Jan 1st near slaughter ready cattle inventory is estimated to be up 8.4% versus the 3 year average.  This suggests cattle supplies should be historically adequate this winter although beef output will be tempered by  lighter cattle weights.  Ribeye and tenderloin prices are weakening due to easing holiday demand.  Buyers will now turn their attention to the end cut markets.  Nov retail beef prices were 9.8% higher than last year and a record. 

Poultry- Spot chicken producer profitability last week improved to its best level since Nov '10 due to a modest decrease in feed costs and a rise in most chicken markets.  That being said, last week was still the 2nd worst producer profitability for that week in 7 years.  Chicken producers may continue to reduce future chicken output as a result.  The ARA chicken wing  index has risen 84% since April and history suggests further price appreciation is still likely to occur through Jan.  However,  chicken wing prices tend to fade in late winter.  Last year, the chicken wing market fell 7% in the month of Feb.  Any chicken wing depreciation this coming winter could be limited.  Chicken retail prices in Nov were the 2nd highest on record. 

Dairy- Nov US milk output was 1.8% more than last year due to a 1% larger milk cow herd and a .8% increase in the milk per cow yield versus '10.  Milk farmers decreased the herd in Nov by a net 1,000 head versus Oct marking the first monthly decline since Sept '10.  Next year's dairy cow herd is anticipated to decline leading to only modest milk output growth. The CME cheese block and barrel markets have declined in recent weeks.  However, history suggests that the US cheese markets could bottom soon.  The CME butter market is likely to find support as well. 

Oil & Grains- US corn and soybean supplies are historically tight.  The grain markets may be near a bottom but adverse economic conditions and the US dollar may dictate pending grain prices. 

Pork- Pork output last week rose .5%  and was .2% larger than '10.  Pork production usually declines in late Dec due to the holidays.  The USDA pork cutout tends to move lower this time of year.  Still, expect the USDA pork cutout to begin to track upward in late Jan into next summer following a seasonal trend.  Nov retail pork prices were up 7% versus '10 and were the 3rd highest on record.  Elevated retail prices could slow domestic pork demand growth in '12. 

 Produce- The 2011 fall US potato harvest was 6% bigger than last year.   US potato inventories as of Dec 1st were up 4% versus a year ago and the 2nd highest since '07.  Idaho russet potato stocks on Dec 1 were 6.4% greater than the previous year.  Better US potato supplies in '12 should keep potato prices lower versus '11.  The Florida tomato harvest area is the primary supply source for the US tomato consumer right now.  Barring any major weather event tomato supplies are anticipated to be adequate this winter.  The downside risk for the lettuce market may be nominal from here.

eafood- US Nov retail fresh fish and seafood prices were up 5.1% compared to a year ago but were the lowest since April.   Historically high retail prices in Nov most likely dampened seafood demand in the US.  Some seafood wholesale markets such as crab legs (9%) and shrimp (2%) have weakened over the last 4 weeks.  If the US dollar appreciates next year as expected the seafood markets could average below 2011 levels. 

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Chemical Program

Kohl is dedicated in helping our customers keep the cost of maintaining their cleaning equipment to a minimum and giving our customers information that helps them keep up with food safety laws. We carry a full line of chemical products for your laundry, warewash and housekeeping needs.

Our service provides

• Dispensing equipment for laundry, warewash and housekeeping applications
• Regular preventative maintenance calls
• Material Safety Data Sheets packed in all cases
• Continuing education for you and your staff
• Wall charts and procedure charts
• On staff specialist

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