Make-A-Wish Foundation® supporter Saputo Inc. and its Frigo® Cheese Heads® brand enhanced the wishes of 14 children whose biggest dream came true on August 16th when they visited the iCarly set at Nickelodeon Studios and met the show's star, Miranda Cosgrove. The experience was a wish-come-true for Shayla, 9; Hannah, 7; Julian, 15; Crystal, 11; Andrew, 13; Martin, 11; Samuel, 10; Brandon, 8; Oscar, 14; Gabriel, 11; Ally, 8; Hannah, 9; Princess, 7; and Autumn, 9.

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The wish day began for these kids and their families in Hollywood, CA, where they met up with representatives from Saputo Inc. and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Frigo® Cheese Heads® brand costume character met each wish kid and provided them with a goodie bag to start off their day. The wish kids and their families mingled and took pictures with the costume character as the excitement for their wish grew. En route to Nickelodeon Studios, the bus drivers treated the families to a tour of celebrated Southern California landmarks, including Rodeo Drive, the Kodak Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood sign.

At Nickelodeon Studios, the kids received VIP passes and toured the facilities, including the iCarly set. The kids explored all the show's primary shooting locations: Carly's bedroom, the loft, the elevator, the kitchen, the living room and the school. They also checked out two new swing sets that will be used in an upcoming episode. The kids especially enjoyed bouncing off the trampoline onto Carly's bed and discovering the random doors and hallways that lead to nowhere.

After checking out the set, the families traveled to a nearby elementary school where iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove was doing a network promo shoot. After a general Q&A session with all the wish kids and their families, Miranda met each wish kid individually – posing for pictures and signing autographs. Many of the kids were star-struck and at a loss for words. But Miranda's outgoing personality and excitement at being a celebrity wish granter made each wish kid feel like a close friend.

About Saputo Inc.

Saputo Inc. produces, markets and distributes a wide array of products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, yogurt, dairy ingredients and snack-cakes. Saputo Inc. is the 12th largest dairy processor in the world, the largest in Canada, the third largest in Argentina, among the top 3 cheese producers in the United States and the largest snack-cake manufacturer in Canada. Its products are sold in more than 40 countries under well-known brand names such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Danscorella, De Lucia, Dragone, DuVillage 1860, Frigo Cheese Heads, Kingsey, La Paulina, Neilson, Nutrilait, Ricrem, Stella, Treasure Cave, HOP&GO!, Rondeau and Vachon. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company whose shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SAP.

About the Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is one of the world's leading children's charities, with 65 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes and has granted more than 193,000 wishes in the United States since inception. For more information about the Make -A-Wish Foundation, visit wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.

SOURCE Saputo Inc.

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SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPU) ("SkyPeople" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of kiwifruit, apple, pear and other concentrated specialty fruit juices and manufacturer of Hedetang branded fruit beverages, today announced that it has closed its previously announced sale of 5,181,285 shares of its common stock at a price of $5.00 per share for approximately $25.9 million. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 777,193 shares to cover over-allotments, if any.

The Company received aggregate net proceeds of approximately $24 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company, not including the over-allotment option. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from this offering for capital expenditure, including improvements to the Huludao Wonder and Qiyiwangguo facilities.

Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, a subsidiary of Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: RODM), acted as sole book running manager for the offering.

These securities were offered and sold pursuant to a registration statement (File No. 333-166194) which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, 2010. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. Any offer of these securities will be solely by means of a prospectus included in the registration statement and any prospectus supplement that may be issued with respect to such offering. Copies of the final prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained for free by visiting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website at http://www.sec.gov . Alternatively, a copy of the prospectus related to this offering may be obtained from Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, Prospectus Department, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10020, telephone: 212-430-1710 or email: prospectus@rodm.com.

About SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc.

SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc., a Florida company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Pacific Industry Holding Group Co., Ltd., a Vanuatu company, holds 99% ownership interest in SkyPeople Juice Group Co., Ltd. ("SkyPeople (China)"). SkyPeople (China) is engaged in the production and sales of fruit juice concentrates (including fruit purees, fruit puree concentrates, and clear fruit juice concentrates), fruit beverages (including fruit juice beverages and fruit cider beverages), and other fruit related products (including primarily organic and non-organic fresh fruits, kiwifruit seeds and apple aroma) in and from the PRC. Its fruit juice concentrates are sold to domestic customers and exported directly or via distributors. Fruit juice concentrates are used as a basic ingredient component in the food industry. Its brand, Hedetang(TM), which is a registered trademark in the PRC, is positioned as a high quality, healthy and nutritious end-use juice beverage. For more information, please visit http://www.skypeoplefruitjuice.com .

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements about its business or growth strategy, general industry conditions, future operating results of the Company, capital expenditures, expansion and growth opportunities, financing activities and other such matters, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that its expectations stated in this press release are based on reasonable assumptions, actual results may differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

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Newport Seafood Grill (http://www.newportseafoodgrill.com) and Newport Bay Restaurant (http://www.newportbay.com) recently rolled out a new shared menu that continues the tradition of quality seafood at reasonable prices for which both Oregon restaurants are renowned. And with no menu item over $20 - it delivers an unbelievable value!

To introduce the new menu in the greater Portland area, Newport Bay and Newport Seafood Grill will hold a one-day "Name Your Own Price" event on Wednesday, September 8. Guests who order their popular Alaskan Cod Fish and Chips can name the price they feel their meal was worth.

"The 'Name Your Price' event on September 8 is a way we can thank our guests for their support and introduce new guests to one of our most popular menu items. It's just the start of a series of value-priced menu offerings we'll introduce over the remainder of the year," said CEO Scott Smith.

In addition to the one-day "Name Your Price" event, Newport is incorporating fresh, limited-time, value-oriented meals to its menus, like the current "Build Your Own Surf & Turf." Just $9.95 until October 31st, diners can pair a thick, juicy sirloin with choice of garlic prawn stuffed with fresh garlic and herbs, seared scallops finished with bacon and citrus butter, or sole stuffed with mushrooms prepared with fresh herbs, shallots and white wine.

This streamlined approach will allow Newport to deliver the reliability of an established restaurant and offer the highest-quality food, like their popular fish and chips, at the absolute lowest possible prices.  

Added Newport Brand Leader Chris Ideson, "We're excited about the changes we're making at Newport Bay Restaurant and Newport Seafood Grill. The one-day-only 'Name Your Price' event for our popular Alaskan Cod Fish and Chips gives guests the chance to come in, see what's new at Newport, and check out the new menu."

Newport Seafood Grill operates four locations and Newport Bay Restaurant operates two locations in the Portland area. Visit http://www.NewportSeafoodGrill.com and http://www.NewportBay.com for more information.

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Outback Steakhouse has been voted number one Best Steak in the 2010 Zagat National Restaurant Chain Survey.  

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The winners were announced live on NBC's TODAY Show, with the full results released on ZAGAT.com.  Over 6,500 diners participated in this survey, which included 136 of the nation's largest restaurant chains. The survey participants eat at chain restaurants an average of 10.7 times per month.

"We are honored to be recognized once again by our customers who look to Zagat as their primary resource to the best of the best in dining options," says Outback Steakhouse President Jeff Smith.  "We want to thank our many customers across the country for voting us as the top steak among restaurant chains in America.  All of our Outbackers work hard to provide the best service and delicious crave-able dishes made fresh to order and just the way our customers like it."

"We are also thrilled to be recognized in Zagat's Best Value category this year," Smith adds.  "At Outback Steakhouse we have an ongoing commitment to providing our customers with fresh, quality food at accessible price points."

For more than 20 years Outback has been dedicated to providing its customers with only the finest cuts of choice steaks that have gone through a proprietary aging process to ensure unrivaled taste and tenderness.

"Our quality is a direct result of the extra steps we take in sourcing, preparing and cooking all our menu items," says Outback Steakhouse Vice President of Research and Development Dave Ellis. "All of our beef is grain fed, aged to perfection, hand trimmed and then cooked exactly how our customers order it in our restaurants."

For more information about the Outback Steakhouse menu and restaurant locations, please visit www.Outback.com.

About Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse starts fresh every day to create the flavors that our mates crave. Best known for grilled steaks, chicken and seafood, Outback also offers a wide variety of crisp salads and freshly made soups and sides. New creations and grilled classics are made from scratch daily using only the highest quality ingredients sourced from around the world. For more information, please visit www.outback.com.

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500 Western Washington Coke employees who went on strike last Monday have made an offer to return to work unconditionally in a good-will gesture that demonstrates their willingness to bargain a fair and equitable contract in good faith. Negotiations between the Washington Teamsters United and Coke are set to resume this Wednesday and Thursday, September 1 and 2.

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"Over the last week, we have demonstrated to Coke the value of our professionalism and our labor," said Blaine Parks, a 32-year driver for Coke's production and distribution facility in Bellevue. "We have also sent a strong message to Coke that its employees expect that company take the collective bargaining process seriously."

Union representatives expect the 500 area Coke employees will resume normal operations Tuesday morning to catch up with the backlog created by last week's work stoppage.

"We are optimistic that Coke will return to negotiations prepared to bargain in good faith," said Tracey A. Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 117 and chief negotiator for Washington Teamsters United. "Issues like the health care for Coke employees and retirees are too important to our members and their families not to address in a straightforward and forthright manner."

The Union says it will continue to pursue the Unfair Labor Practice charges it brought against Coke before the National Labor Relations Board as well as the class-action ERISA lawsuit on behalf of Coke employees who had their health care benefits revoked by the company shortly after the work stoppage began last week.

Approximately 500 Coke employees in Western Washington went on strike on Monday, August 23, over charges of employee surveillance, intimidation and bad faith bargaining. Contract negotiations between the Union and Coke have been underway since April. The employees' contract expired on May 15, 2010.

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