As the US dollar continues to bounce along at its lowest levels in some time, European manufacturers are eyeing opportunities in the United States. The problem is they are unfamiliar with the odd requirements that American consumers and regulation-happy legislators want. The company that can provide aid and comfort to these groups will be the one to benefit all the way to the bank.

Cross Atlantic Commodities Inc., a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of specialty food products, aides European manufacturers with the subtleties and requirements of entering the American market. The company also manufacturers a waterless car wash and wax product, along with a fruit bar product of its own design under the registered Fruit2 Go product name.

The company has recently embarked upon a new expansion of its European marketing campaign. Under the expanded program, the company has signed an agreement which effectively gives it access to over 4,000 supermarkets and

Although the retail picture for many apparel companies has been a bit less encouraging then many would like, some have been riding a wave that has yet to crest. Playing to the tween and teen markets always seems to find that little extra disposable income for the shopper to stay in style. A company that can tap into this demographic is one that will find many sources of “way-cool” profit.

Volcom Inc., a retail brick and mortar/online marketer of young people’s apparel, works to serve an apparel lifestyle niche oriented toward board sports such as surfing, skate boarding and snowboarding. The company was founded in 1990 and has since grown to begin offering its products through various channels in Europe. The company made its first acquisition at the end of 2007 and currently carries $93 million in cash (and very little debt) on its books. Yearend figures for 2007 showed sales

Perf Go Green, a marketer and distributor of biodegradable plastics, is rolling out their first products later on this month. The company announced this morning that consumers will be able to purchase the company’s 13-gallon kitchen trash bags and 30-gallon lawn and leaf bags on Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) beginning in mid-June.

Perf Go Green believes that consumers who want to help save the planet can buy the company’s biodegradable kitchen bags and make a difference because the company’s patented products are made of recycled plastics that are combined with an oxo-biodegradable proprietary application method to produce the film for the bags. This method of production was noted at the International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago earlier this year where Perf Go Green’s products received an honor for their design quality and innovation.

Since the bags are biodegradable, after using them, consumers can throw them out, and in 12-14 months they

Powder River Petroleum International Inc. (OTCBB: PWDR) announced today that Jerry W. Walters will take over the position as Operations Manager. Walters has over 30 years experience in oil and gas. He has a wealth of knowledge in this sector, ranging from research and development to design, management and consulting.

“I am thrilled to have Mr. Walters join the Powder River Petroleum International Inc. team. I believe his experience and expertise in this industry will be an excellent addition to our production and operations team,” stated Powder River Petroleum International Inc. CEO Brian Fox.

Powder River Petroleum International Inc. is actively seeking acquisitions of oil and gas properties and companies operating in these venues in the United States and Canada. The company is also a marketer of crude oil and natural gas. Powder River Petroleum recently purchased a drilling and service company. The company expects an increase

If you were a chicken you would to, considering Sanderson Farms Inc.’s production output is over 2 billion pounds a year. Sanderson Farms is a producer, processor, marketer, and distributor of fresh and frozen chicken and other prepared food items. Their 2007 sales were over $1B in products sold under the Sanderson Farms brand name.

With headquarters in Laurel, Mississippi, Sanderson Farms Inc. trades on NASDAQ as part of the Meat Products industry. Their markets are in the southeastern, southwestern, and western United States. They sell their products to retailers, distributors, and food operators in these locations. Sanderson Farms operates eight poultry processing complexes situated in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia.

The company began in 1947 as a general feed and seed business. In 1951, D.R. Sanderson, Sr., D.R. Sanderson, Jr., and Joe Frank Sanderson organized a partnership under the name of “Sanderson Brothers”. In ensuing years, they added poultry production to