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5.16.2013	Through the Calories Count initiative, workers and guests of municipal buildings around D.C. will have lower calorie choices in the vending machines.
5.16.2013	Our editor's selection of the best job openings in the food and beverage industry for the week of May 12, 2013.
5.16.2013	Smoothie King is holding May 23 and May 24 Discovery Days to share the benefits of a Smoothie King franchise.
5.16.2013	Tyson Foods animal advisory panel includes professionals across the farm to fork industry segements.
5.15.2013	Bellisio Foods expects the acquisition of Overhill Farms to close during the fourth quarter of 2013.
5.15.2013	Food Lion is rededicating 178 stores under a new branding strategy that includes lower prices and improved produce.
5.15.2013	The Golden Guernsey plan had been closed due to bankruptcy. Lifeway is planning to rehire a portion of the dislocated employees.
5.14.2013	The Organic Trade Association is pleased with the new guidance coming from the USDA.
5.14.2013	The Louisiana Seafood Certification Program is a joint effort between state and industry leaders.
5.14.2013	Foodem provides buyers the ability to compare prices simultaneously among multiple local suppliers.
5.13.2013	Whole Foods projects its Mobile, Alabama store will open in 2015.
5.10.2013	The deal between Post and Hearthside Foods includes a 135,000 square foot manufacturing facility.
5.10.2013	Krystal President and CEO, Doug Pendergast says, "(Krystal) is a great story and one in which each member of our team has played a vital role."
5.9.2013	Meijer's newest location is opening in the Flint area of Michigan.
5.9.2013	Starbucks and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters newest agreement will make additional Starbucks' lines available in K-cups.
5.9.2013	The best food and beverage job openings for May 5, 2013.
5.9.2013	Flagship Food Group is a diversified food and consumer products company supplying frozen, shelf-stable, and fresh products into both the retail and food service markets.
5.8.2013	Centerplate ensures local brewers are showcased at Iowa Cubs games selecting five different craft brewers for the Iowa Craft Beer Tent.
5.7.2013	Coca-Cola's investment will enable citrus growers to plant 25,000 acres of orange trees.
5.7.2013	Little Debbie's logo was given subtle changes to modernize the brand.
5.7.2013	TrueNorth nut snacks, a brand that has been with DeMet's Candy since 2013, was purchased by B&G Foods.
5.6.2013	David Minato has been named General Manager of the soon to open Lacey Red Robin restaurant.
5.6.2013	Kroger ratified a three-year agreement which covers more than 13,729 associates in the Houston area.
5.6.2013	WinCo projects hiring 180 local candidates for their newewst grocery store.
5.5.2013	Shmaltz Brewing soon to open its own brewery in the Albany area projecting ten new operational professionals will be needed to run the brewery.
5.3.2013	Contribution of the food and beverage industry to job growth in April, 2013 based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
5.3.2013	FoodAndBeveragePeople's Editor's selection of the best food and beverage job openings for the week of April 28.
5.2.2013	Ella's Kitchen is a manufacturer and distributor of premium organic baby food.
5.2.2013	Pizza Fusion is a national organic pizza franchisor.
5.2.2013	Arizona franchisees Monty and Diana Coury are set to open their second Togo's location in Maricopa County this fall with a third location early next year.
5.1.2013	Avero Mobile was developed in partnership with Y Media Labs.
5.1.2013	Qzina is a leading supplier of gourmet chocolate, dessert and pastry products dedicated to the pastry professional.
5.1.2013	Dean Foods, a public company on the New York Stock Exchange, is distributing significant shares of its WhiteWave Class A and Class B common stocks to unlock significant shareholder value.
5.1.2013	Cinco de Mayo, 2013 is cause for celebration and promotion across the fod and beverage industry.
5.1.2013	Pearson Candy has been a Brynwood Partners VI portfolio company since 2011.
5.1.2013	Milk producers and dairy processors align on different sides of a bi-partisan bill named the Dairy Freedom Act.
4.30.2013	Food and beverage product launches for April, 2013.
4.30.2013	Once the deal is finalized, Heinz shareholders will receive $72.50 in cash for each share of common stock they own.
4.30.2013	The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose above 100 in March.
4.30.2013	FreshDirect currently covers more than 80% of the New York Metro area and is adding additional locations in New Jersey.
4.29.2013	The fuzzy peach has signed agreements for franchise locations in South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arkansas and West Virginia.
4.26.2013	Latteno Food, an investment portfolio company, expects to branch out into the high demand market of fresh seafood imports.
4.26.2013	The best job openings in the food and beverage industry for the week of April 21.
4.25.2013	Inventure Foods hopes to acquire WVFC to meet growing U.S. consumer demands for berries.
4.25.2013	Emporia is the second plant announced for re-opening by the new owners of Hostess Brands.
4.24.2013	Hostess Brands' April 27 job event will be for production, sanitation, distribution, maintenance engineering and management personnel.
4.24.2013	Beverage Network of Maryland's current president, Morris Stodard, will remain with the company and manaage New Leaf's distribution operations.
4.24.2013	Initially offering franchises in New York and New Jersey, Chocolate Works plans to expand throughout the United States.
4.24.2013	Azinian is seeking casino locaions ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet to house his Al's Famous Deli featuring Original SoupMan soups.
4.24.2013	Nashville Tin Drum Asiacafes will include both traditional and non-traditional dishes from many Asia countries.
4.23.2013	Burger King has at least 35 locations in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco geared up for delivery.
4.23.2013	California-based Blaze Pizza will have locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Wisconsin by the end of 2013.
4.23.2013	As part of its expansion drive, Burger 21 will host a live webinar on May 2.
4.23.2013	Sodexo will operate a total of 25 dining and retail locations at U.S. Air Force bases in California, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Florida.
4.23.2013	Gavilon expects to improve efficiencies "by reducing the time it takes to handle inbound and outbound grain."
4.22.2013	John Bryant, President and CEO says Kellogg is "Driven by our belief in the power of breakfast, our social responsibility strategy emphasizes hunger relief and complements our business as a food company."
4.22.2013	Earth Day presents itself as a perfect time to underscore food and beverage companies' stewardship for the environment and natural resources.
4.22.2013	The JBS 16,000 square foot facility will produce a variety of ground beef items.
4.22.2013	Salsarita's currently has 80 franchised locations in 19 states.
4.22.2013	Smoothie King is offering candidates 40 percent off its initial franchise fee for the first 40 agreements of 2013.
4.22.2013	In addition to specific steps taken by Hershey's improving their attention to marketplace, environmental, workplace and community concerns, the Company has improved its transparency within the CSR report.
4.19.2013	The reorganized strucure between AB InBev and Grupo Modelo is expected to be approved after a two month commentary period.
4.17.2013	Now is the time for restaurateurs to consider mobile and online ordering systems.
4.17.2013	Cargill's Hazleton plant, which will benefit from new automation systems, currently employs 640 people.
4.17.2013	Golden Chick expects to bring 40 to 50 part and full time jobs to Sumter, South Carolina.
4.17.2013	The best food and beverage job opportunities for the week of April 14, 2013.
4.16.2013	The new business model for the five Coca-Cola bottlers is intended to increase the performace of Coca-Cola's strong local bottling system.
4.16.2013	Miami Subs Grill signed a franchise agreement with Ocean Breeze Hawaii, the group which brought Subway to the Hawaiin islands.
4.16.2013	The NDA is supporting this effort as sales of fresh and frozen Nebraska beef to Japan annually averaged $340 million in the five years prior to the stop in exports in 2003.
4.15.2013	D.E. MASTER BLENDERS 1753, the company created by the Sara Lee split last year, will be purchased by a private investor group led by Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH.
4.15.2013	Innovation including being the first to introduce soft serve Greek Super Fro-Yo is helping to fuel TCBY's growth.
4.12.2013	With its new cash infusion, RelayFoods.com expects to expand its footprint and improve its on and offline infrastructure.
4.12.2013	Newk’s will be rebranding its 52 restaurants, including the 45 which are franchised.
4.12.2013	GOFoods is a person-to-person marketed food company.
4.12.2013	Cowboy Chicken expects its Fort Worth location to be opened by August, 2013.
4.11.2013	Carriers were by Tyson Foods, Inc. in several key areas: service, communication, safety, innovation and for being environmental stewards.
4.11.2013	The best job openings in the food and beverage industry for the week of April 7, 2013.
4.10.2013	This new facility is part of a global growth plan for Dow AgroSciences’ research efforts.
4.10.2013	True Drinks is looking forward to taking advantage of Core-Mark's extensive reach throughout North America.
4.10.2013	The current Renewable Fuel Standard impacts the food industry as they compete for corn crops with the fuel industry which currently uses about 40% of the nation's corn supply.
4.9.2013	Dave Goebel's ten Pie Five Pizza locations are part of the chains' agreements for 38 new locations including Utah, North Carolina and Florida.
4.9.2013	Hostess had a successful day in bankruptcy court today winning approval for both of the deals presented to Judge Robert Drain.
4.9.2013	Packaged Facts estimates that 2012 meat and poultry retail sales topped $85 billion.
4.9.2013	Eppa's Co-Founder, John Gomez says the Deutsch Family has the organizational ability to drive Eppa sales.
4.8.2013	Technomic's updated Poultry Consumer Trend Report shows 89% of consumers eat chicken at least occasionally.
4.8.2013	Anheuser-Busch InBev and Grupo Modelo have asked the courts to hold off on proceedings until April 23 to allow them time to finalize the definitive agreement.
4.8.2013	2012 was an excellent year for the wine business according to various sources and the Wine Institute.
4.5.2013	Kroger's labor agreement covers more than 3,000 asociates in the Toledo area.
4.5.2013	March, 2013 unemployment figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show overall growth in food and beverage sector jobs.
4.5.2013	Based on consumer research, The National Pork Board is working to simplify pork cut names and include basic preparation information on the package
4.4.2013	The Big Salad expects the proximity to the University of Michigan for their newest location will help drive results.
4.4.2013	The Post Modest, California plant employs approximately 140 people.
4.4.2013	Little General comes to the table with an extensive background in operating more than 60 quick-service restaurant concepts throughout West Virginia.
4.4.2013	ATIP Foundation "represents a new model for enhancing economic sustainability and U.S. competitiveness through public-private partnerships capitalizing on federal scientific research," according to its Director, Richard Brenner, Ph.D.
4.4.2013	The acquisition of XL Foods by JBS will be effective on April 8, 2013.
4.3.2013	Cargill is investing $2.3 million to install ground beef production and packaging equipment.
4.3.2013	Our Editor's section of the best job openings in the food and beverage industry for the week of March 31, 2013.
4.2.2013	First Watch expects their Dunwoody, Georgia location to open this summer and the remaining locations to open by the end of 2013.
4.2.2013	The Portland, Oregon expansion of MOD Pizza will start with a location eight miles outside of the city.
4.2.2013	Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced the winners who were honored at the restaurant group's recent annual franchisee and supplier awards conference.
4.1.2013	The new Dole will have a smaller footprint as a commodity produce company with two lines of business: fresh fruit and fresh vegetables.
4.1.2013	Sizzling Donuts is expanding their Dunkin' Donuts footprint in Utah announcing seven new restaurants.
4.1.2013	The Gotham Greens Gowanus, Brooklyn rooftop greenhouse will supply Whole Foods Markets throughout New York City.
4.1.2013	Starbucks launches its Global Month of Service and releases its annual Global Responsibility Report.
3.29.2013	Although the overall Restaurant Performance Index fell, restaurant sales and monthly employment grew.
3.28.2013	PepsiCo has already reached its 2015 safe water goal and is committed to providing another three million people in developing nations safe water.
3.28.2013	Patel currently owns a variety of food establishments including 45 Subway locations and several Dunkin Donuts.
3.28.2013	The best food and beverage job openings for the week of March 24, 2013.
3.27.2013	Mars is focusing on women in the cocoa growing regions of Cote d'Ivoire as women invest greater proportions of their disposable income in family and community.
3.26.2013	The workforce reductions affect nearly all company offices and crosses most departments within the organization.
3.25.2013	Trans Pacific is currently selecting wines and olive oils for the spring selection of wine and natural foods to be presented at the International Trade Center outside of Beijing.
3.25.2013	Brewery 85 began grading property today for their 10,000 square foot brewing facility.
3.22.2013	Pennsylvania's effort to reform its liquor laws passed the PA House of Representatives and moves onto the State's Senate for debate.
3.22.2013	A&P announced a new Chairman of the Board and new operations leader to union leaders this week.
3.21.2013	The Technomic annual restaurant report offers compelling data including the fact that international sales outperformed U.S. sales in 2012.
3.21.2013	SUPERVALU, which has been planning for this sale since it was formulated earlier this year, will be operational under its new structure on March 22.
3.21.2013	The best food and beverage job openings for the week of March 17.
3.20.2013	The Texas Hill Country Barbecue sale of assets will include a new President and Chairman of the Board for the company.
3.20.2013	PepsiCo's bottling territory swap is expected to close in the Q2, 2013.
3.20.2013	Firehouse Subs expects the first restaurant to open in Boise, Idaho during the spring of this year.
3.20.2013	GT Hospitality Restaurant has signed an agreement to develop sixteen Twin Peaks stores over the next seven years.
3.19.2013	Apollo Global and Metropoulos, Flowers Foods and Grupo Bimbo are now the official owners of the Hostess assets they have been seeking.
3.19.2013	Brew Hub expects its Lakeland, Florida facility to be operational starting in the fall of 2013.
3.19.2013	Starbucks has purchased an active 240-hectare farm in Costa Rica to expand its research for sustainable and ethical coffee growing practices.
3.18.2013	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' goal is to integrate sustainability into GMCR's operations across their value chain.
3.18.2013	Seattle's Best Coffee expects to hire ten full and part-time employees for each of their planned fifteen locations.
3.15.2013	Smithfield Packing is closing its Landover, Maryland plant as a result of necessary consolidation needs driven by changing production demands.
3.15.2013	The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and their allies will march in a 200-mile trek to Publix corporate headquarters.
3.14.2013	Hostess will present the McKee offer of $27.5 million for Drake's brand and equipment on April 9, 2013.
3.14.2013	Blue Diamond is a cooperative owned by over half of California's almond growers.
3.14.2013	Togo's has added Colorado as part of its goal to grow the brand to 400 restaurants by the close of 2015.
3.14.2013	Melvin Sickler, a New Jersey multi-restaurant franchise owner, spoke to a Senate Committee about proposed legislation to raise the mimium rage by 39%.
3.13.2013	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is eliminating 74 full-time production and support positions as well as planning for some seasonal layoffs.
3.12.2013	Hostess Brands wind-down moves forward to its next court date on March 19.
3.12.2013	The best food and beverage job opportunities for the week of March 10, 2013.
3.11.2013	High Liner Foods and the Wild Salmon Center aim to increase sustainable salmon production across the Pacific to 75% of total production.
3.11.2013	As part of the deal, Harvest Meat will assume operation of Randall's Los Angeles distribution center.
3.11.2013	New York Supreme Court Justice called the "portion cap" rule "arbitrary and capricious," but NYC Health Commissioner expects to appeal.
3.11.2013	New Belgium invests $175 million to serve the east coast announcing plans for its second brewery.
3.8.2013	February unemployment edged down to 7.7% with the food and beverage industry playing a significant role according to BLS data.
3.8.2013	Whole Foods announced it will drive GMO labelling without federal or state regulations.
3.7.2013	The best food and beverage job openings for the week of March 3, 2013.
3.7.2013	Restaurant Point of Sale Systems reviewed at the 2013 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show.
3.6.2013	Construction of the grain shuttle will begin on property currently owned by MKC. CHS and MKC expect completion by the Spring, 2014.
3.6.2013	Rabobank's report recommends critical changes in the food supply industry and will support those changes with financing solutions.
3.5.2013	This is Cuisine Solutions' fourth production facility, and will add up to 80 jobs when the plant is fully operational.
3.5.2013	Ardent Mills will operate as an independent joint venture of its three parent companies.
3.4.2013	The Jamba Juice summer hiring event is Tuesday, March 5 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3.4.2013	The FDA is soliciting input on this IFT report and will issue its own recommendations in a report to Congress.
3.4.2013	McDonald's is working with TechnoServe and Sustainable Commodity Assistance Network (SCAN) on this initiative.
3.1.2013	Ten top-tier food and beverage cpg leaders share their insights on innovations and driving sales at the CAGNY 2013 conference.
3.1.2013	USDA's Farm Service Agency is seeking comments on this interim policy.
2.28.2013	Hostess key bread brands including Wonder, Nature's Pride, Home Pride an Butternut breads (along with 20 bakeries) will go to the next phase with Flowers Foods. The Beefsteak bread line was won by a higher bidder.
2.28.2013	Our editor screens thousands of jobs to find you the best food and beverage job opportunities for the week.
2.27.2013	According to Ignacio Bosch, the general manager of CHS de Argentina, "CHS and Adecoagro have a similar culture that will create numerous business opportunities. It's a good fit."
2.27.2013	Vazin said quality fresh sandwiches, pizzas salads and soups were part of hi decision to invest in 170 Schlotzsky's locations.
2.27.2013	The existing Dunkin' Donuts franchise group, Gilligan Oil Company, has signed the agreement for 13 new Dayton restaurants.
2.27.2013	The collaboration between Neapolitan Express and Clean Energy provides a new option for environmentally conscientious food truck owners.
2.26.2013	A regional food hub is "a business or organization that actively manages the aggregation, distribution, and marketing of source-identified food products primarily from local and regional producers ..."
2.26.2013	Lessing's Hospitality Group will be developing ten franchise stores in the New York Metro area starting with one in Long Island.
2.26.2013	According to Technomic, restaurants, bars and other on-premise locations contributed to the industry's overall growth.
2.25.2013	Flowers Foods purchased the bread brands from BBU, a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo.
2.25.2013	The Advisory Board provides advice on top priorities and policies for food and agricultural research, education, extension and economics.
2.25.2013	McIlhenny Company produces and distributes Tabasco brand sauces, a family business based on Avery Island, Louisiana.
2.22.2013	Once the sale to ITOCHU is completed, Dole's fresh produce business will continue to be an industry leader in the produce sector.
2.22.2013	Pancheros Mexican Grill expects to add ten restaurants to its current 50 U.S. location footprint in 2013.
2.21.2013	The ratified agreements cover 6,375 Kroger employees who work under the Fred Meyer and QFC banners.
2.21.2013	James Richardson, Senior VP, Hartman Strategy at The Hartman Group presents a compelling array of data demonstrating the need for CPG companies to quickly innovate.
2.20.2013	Cal Poly and the California Strawberry Commission announce a partnership to allow the application of classroom learning to real-world challenges.
2.18.2013	Del Frisco's is opening two new locations in Dallas-Fort Worth and a Houston location which is slated to open next month.
2.18.2013	Red Robin's two new locations will be hiring a total of 180 people between the two restaurants.
2.18.2013	Rich's has been thriving in the state of Georgia since 1976 when it purchased the SeaPakShrimp & Seafood Company.
2.18.2013	The best food and beverage job openings for the week of Febuary 17, 2013.
2.18.2013	Burger 21 to hold a live webinar regarding franchising on February 21 at 2pm eastern standard time.
2.15.2013	Most of the fifty people currently employed by Don Julio are expected to become Tyson team members.
2.15.2013	Industry event will be held on February 25 from noon to 5 pm.
2.15.2013	Whole Foods Market expects their 13th New Jersey location to open in 2014.
2.15.2013	David's Kosher had been owned by Postville, Iowa's Agri Star Meat & Poultry.
2.15.2013	Construction has not been scheduled but projections suggest the complex will employ 1,000 once completed.
2.14.2013	Consumers' growing preferences for local produce is creating regional produce growth in a number of states.
2.14.2013	AB InBev and Constellation Brands revised the original deal points in response the a U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit.
2.14.2013	Once complete, the purchase of H.J. Heinz by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital will remove the food company from public trading.
2.13.2013	Corner Bakery Cafe will open 16 new restaurants in New York counties surrounding Manhattan.
2.13.2013	Best job opportunities for the week of February 10, 2013.
2.12.2013	Greenfield Farms Food is planning to purchase Carmela's as well as other businesses.
2.11.2013	East Coast Brokers and Packers and the Madonia Family retain a financial adviser to explore strategic options for their vertically integrated operation.
2.11.2013	Ahold's ICA sale is part of the grocer's strategy to focus on businesses Ahold controls which includes a number of U.S. grocery chains.
2.11.2013	Russia is suspending the importing of all U.S. beef, pork, turkey and other meat products containing ractopamine.
2.8.2013	Teamsters Local 117 ratifies the contract with UNFI, ending a nine week strike at the company's Auburn, Washington distribution center.
2.8.2013	The 2012 Cattle Industry Winners were named today at the 2013 Annual Convention taking place in Tampa, Florida.
2.7.2013	Cargill's Fresno facility produces approximately 400 million pounds of beef products annually and employing 950 Californians.
2.7.2013	Centerplate credits food with a local flair such as Alligator Chili and Roast Beef Debris Po' Boy for bringing the per capita food spend to record levels.
2.7.2013	Walch Hospitality Group has signed an agreement to develop six franchise stores in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin.
2.6.2013	Climate change and a coffee leaf rust fungus are affecting production and coffee prices globally.
2.6.2013	Best food and beverage jobs openings for the week of February 3, 2013.
2.5.2013	"Shaq" joins NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady and WWE superstar David Otunga in ownership of BLUE04 beverage.
2.4.2013	Golden State Foods is a California-based company with 4,300 employees worldwide.
2.4.2013	U.S. Department of Commerce and Mexico tomato growers initial a revised suspension agreement addressing the concerns of domestic tomato growers.
2.4.2013	To take advantage of projected growth, Riopel Industries will begin a search for a leader of their U.S. sales effort.
2.4.2013	Smoothie King plans to add 1,000 new locations in the U.S. over the next five years.
2.1.2013	The maple industry generates an estimated $51 million for Pennsylvania, the fifth largest producer of maple syrup in the United States.
2.1.2013	Tyson Foods meat plant investments have the potential to create nearly 500 jobs according to the company.
2.1.2013	For January, 2013, overall unemployment held at 7.9%, adding a net 157,000 people to the total nonfarm payroll.
2.1.2013	State political leaders are outlining the potential behind liquor privatization as union workers work to outline alternative views.
2.1.2013	Food rules every Super Bowl with food consumption and food/beverage marketing as critical to Super Bowl Sunday as the game itself.
1.31.2013	Fresh to Order designs its Atlanta prototype to embrace the growing "fast fine" segment in foodservice.
1.31.2013	VooDoo BBQ makes the most of its original New Orleans location and will be welcoming in former NFL players on Super Bowl weekend and webcast "Handle Your Business."
1.31.2013	With the Hostess Snack Cake stalking horse bidder agreed on, the wind down stands to bring in at least $850 million for the bulk of the Company's assets.
1.30.2013	Good Times Restaurants is a regional chain of quick service restaurants located primarily in Colorado.
1.29.2013	ConAgra and Ralcorp senior leaders will lead a steering committee dedicated to a smooth integration.
1.29.2013	From General Mills' internships to a scientist position with a leading organic dairy manufacturer, our editor's pick this week represent some of the best opportunities the industry has to offer.
1.28.2013	In addition to producing tomatoes, EuroFresh Farms is a leading U.S. grower of greenhouse cucumbers.
1.28.2013	The newly agreed upon rules expands the potential for U.S. beef exports to Japan starting on February 1, 2013.
1.28.2013	Rabobank predicts that global prices will be at a lower average level than previously forecast, since the expected consequence of higher feed costs (herd liquidation) has not occurred.
1.28.2013	LeDuff America is a US based subsidiary of Groupe LeDuff SA, a global bakery and restaurant company headquartered in Rennes, France.
1.28.2013	McKee Foods Corporation (makers of Little Debbie) and United States Bakery (also known as the Franz Family Bakery), have been selected as stalking-horse bidders in the Hostess Brands bankruptcy proceedings.
1.28.2013	In January alone, Nestle USA has announced a cut of 173 workers between their frozen food plants in Jonesboro, Arkansas and Chatsworth, California.
1.28.2013	Starting February 1, Japan will be allowing Canadian beef under the age of 30 months into the country.
1.25.2013	In 2012, over 2,000 retailers had sanctions and/or disqualifications of participation placed on them for SNAP participation by the USDA.
1.23.2013	Mintel's beverage analyst, Jennifer Zegler, forecasts the craft beer segment to crow to $18 billion by 2017.
1.23.2013	Burnet was an Oregon farmer and cooperative leader who helped create the nation's leading producer-owned cooperative, CHS Inc.
1.23.2013	DineEquity has set 2020 as its goal for serving pork products produced without the use of gestation crates.
1.23.2013	The fastest growing food related franchises include immediately recognizable brands like McDonald's and some lesser known franchises like Menchies.
1.22.2013	The ASR Group is owned by Florida Crystals Corporation and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida.
1.22.2013	Two women and two men from around the country were selected to be the faces of farming in 2013.
1.22.2013	Star Buffet operates restaurants under brands including K-BOBO'S Steakhouses, Barnhill's Buffet and Casa Bonita.
1.21.2013	Togo's announced its goal to grow the chain to 400 restaurants by the close of 2015.
1.21.2013	Although Gordian Group is a distressed investment banking firm, they will represent the bakers and confectionery union without per-existing loyalties to Hostess-related funds or bondholders.
1.21.2013	The best jobs for the week of January 20, 2013 range from a VP of sales position for an up and coming chocolate maker to the opportunity to join the Child Hunger Corps for two years.
1.21.2013	Au Bon Pain has set new goals for its egg and pork suppliers to reach by 2017.
1.18.2013	The Consumer Edge QSR survey had some interesting findings including lead satisfaction scores going to smaller brands like Chick-fil-A.
1.17.2013	Cargill is providing the 2,000 employees of the Plainview facility will receive support from the company, particularly assistance finding and filling open positions at other Cargill locations.
1.17.2013	Jennifer Horn, former director of administration and family member of Pennfield will join Cargill to oversee Pennfield customer and employee communications.
1.17.2013	George Farrell, current owner of The Box says he is "absolutely ecstatic to become a part of his DFW Team."
1.17.2013	McDonald's touts accessible nutrition information but puts brand objectives ahead of nutritional facts on their mobile information site.
1.17.2013	Dippin' Dots' improved plant will create 30 new jobs. The company's $3.1 million investment is aided by $500,000 in tax incentives from the Kentucky Business Investment program.
1.17.2013	According to the study, 130,000 direct jobs are associated with beer distribution in the U.S.
1.16.2013	Research sponsored by organic turkey and chicken growers supports the company's mission and underscores adjusting behaviors when contemplating food purchases.
1.16.2013	Bolthouse Farms invested $5 million into its new Innovation Center which currently includes a 40 person staff.
1.16.2013	Dole adopted the software in part to "prepare (Dole) for compliance with announced and anticipated FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules."
1.15.2013	Red Mango is growing through both franchise growth and building on relationships with foodservice operators.
1.14.2013	Rocky Mountain Chocolate to bring the Yogurtini, Aspen Leaf Yogurt and U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt together to reduce operating costs.
1.14.2013	Palo Alto Foods name change better reflects the broad range of food and dairy products they provide customers.
1.14.2013	This week's jobs worth checking out range from a flavorist job for Dr Pepper Snapple to a compensation position for Pizza Hut (Yum!)
1.13.2013	Groundbreaking on Maui Brewing Company's new facility is expected to begin in February, 2013.
1.11.2013	Flowers Foods' bids for certain their Wonder, Beefsteak and other assets are subject to court approval and a competitive auction process.
1.11.2013	While Ocean Spray products are available in over fifty countries worldwide, this is the first international acquisition for the cooperative.
1.10.2013	Over the last months, Sysco has acquired a total of nine businesses representing annual sales of over $750 million.
1.10.2013	Opened on December 28, the Hercules, California warehouse facility is the culmination of a six million dollar investment by Multiple Organics.
1.10.2013	The Cerberus-led investor consortium will also buy up to 30 percent of SUPERVALU's stock within ten business days of their purchase completion for the Albertsons' related banners.
1.10.2013	Burger 21 will be holding a informational webinar on their franchise opportunities on January 16.
1.9.2013	The Drought Monitor is a key resource for helping the USDA measure an area's drought intensity.
1.9.2013	Golden Guersney milk bottling company in Waukesha and Supervalu's distribution center in Pleasant Prairie are each laying-off over 100 workers .
1.8.2013	Turner's obituary describes him as one of McDonald's first employees, a true pioneer and the architect of "quality, service and cleanliness" restaurant operations.
1.8.2013	Package Facts forecasts 1.5% growth in the U.S. vending market by 2015.
1.7.2013	Our editor picks interesting jobs from across the food and beverage industry to demonstrate the enormous talent needed to keep the industry moving.
1.7.2013	Dr. David Acheson will be conducting a seminar on the new proposed rules recently put out by the Food and Drug Administration.
1.7.2013	Editor's Pick job postings for the week of January 6.
1.7.2013	Andrew & Everett cheese is an established brand which will benefit from PANOS' established distribution channels.
1.4.2013	Of the 155,000 net payroll gains in December of 2012, the BLS reports that 47,700 of those gains were in food related segments.
1.4.2013	The FDA has already released two rules and expects additional rules to follow.
1.4.2013	Bryan Silberman, the president and CEO of the produce industry's leading trade association offered early comments related to the FDA's proposed changes in produce handling across the field to fork chain.
1.3.2013	Mondelez International developed a Mobile Futures program tapping nine start-up entrepreneurs to drive consumers to the snack company's products.
1.3.2013	The purchase of Morningstar foods division from Dean Foos by Saputo Inc. will include Morningstar's 2,000 employees and ten manufacturing facilities.
1.3.2013	The sale of Unilever's Skippy peanut butter business to Hormel Foods is expected to close early in 2013.
1.2.2013	Butterball expects the entire leadership team and 500 person staff will remain at Gusto Packing.
1.2.2013	Queensgate, a distributor of produce, fresh meats, dairy and groceries, serve restaurants, caterers and other operators in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
1.2.2013	Dole continues to experience declining earnings but is taking steps to right-size its business.
12.31.2012	The RPI is based on a variety of indicators including restaurant sales, traffic, labor and capital expenditures.
12.31.2012	The IDFA says proposed legislation known as the Dairy Security Act includes a new program designed to limit the milk supply.
12.31.2012	Teavana's 5,000 employees are referenced as expert tea ambassadors in Starbuck's blog about the acquisition.
12.28.2012	The IDFA opposes any new policies that would require the governmnet to artificially raise milk prices.
12.28.2012	Kona Grill projects 100 new jobs will be brought to the Boise area.
12.27.2012	Bruegger's expects to grow their bagel store franchise business by 35 percent over the next three years.
12.27.2012	Tully's Coffee chain of over 45 coffee shops is the middle of bankruptcy proceedings and is finalizing bids for the January 3 Court-supervised auction of its assets.
12.26.2012	Kestenbaum is a partner in the franchise, hospitality and business transactions practice at the New York based Gordon & Rees law firm.
12.24.2012	The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1995 represents 10,500 associates in Kroger's Mid-South and Atlanta divisions.
12.21.2012	Peter Tropoli, COO of Fuddruckers says the company is "very enthusiastic about opportunities in North Dakota."
12.21.2012	Chas Morgenstern, Co-Founder of Firewurst says "It's time to give artisan sausages and dogs their rightful place in fast casual world."
12.21.2012	Businesses involved in the food manufacturing, packaging or food storage business are urged to review the FDA guidelines for registration.
12.21.2012	Blaze Pizza's executive team has overseen the growth of concepts including Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle and Wetzel's Pretzels.
12.21.2012	BluePrint is a marketer and manufacturer of raw, organic cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices and juice beverages.
12.20.2012	Following strong crop performance in the 2012 growing season, Sweet Green Fields expects to significantly expand their stevia crops in Southeastern United States.
12.19.2012	The sale of Hillshire Brands Australian subsidiary Kitchens of Sara Lee allows the recently formed company to focus on its North American foods business.
12.19.2012	Jackson, Mississippi-based Newk's Express Cafe announced it surpassed having 50 restaurants in operation including opening several new markets in 2012.
12.19.2012	Cafe2U expectes to open 12 additional U.S. franchises in 2013.
12.19.2012	Cargill invested $15.8 million in the facility which is expected to result in the creation of 50 new Missouri jobs.
12.18.2012	This year Dean Foods moved to a web-based format to provide a greater level of detail.
12.18.2012	Regardless of price, Chardonnay in white and Cabernet Savignon in red were the leading by the glass selections according to Restaurant Sciences.
12.18.2012	Safeway's cage-free egg policy is part of its corporate social responsibility and focused on four key fundamentals: People, Products, Community, and the Planet.
12.17.2012	300 people are already employed at the Twin Falls plant with additional hires expected in the coming months.
12.17.2012	UFood's corporate bankruptcy protection does not include the company's franchised stores.
12.17.2012	Terms of the sale of Wise Foods to Arca Continental were not disclosed, but the deal is expected to close quickly.
12.17.2012	Joh. A. Benckiser Group, already a majority stakeholder in Peet's Coffee & Tea and minority investor in D.E. Master Blenders 1753 N.V., expects to buy Caribou for $340 million.
12.14.2012	The CEFCO multi-unit deal is expected to add more than 100 locations over the next five years.
12.14.2012	The ARAMARK Culinary Excellence Program recognizes outstanding chefs throughout ARAMARK-managed accounts.
12.14.2012	Quality, convenience and culinary flair were in attendance at the New York Produce Show.
12.14.2012	Farm Aid works to "amplify the voices of family farmers," according to the organization's president, Willie Nelson.
12.13.2012	The NRA is projecting the restaurant industry will continue to be a strong driver in the nation's economy.
12.13.2012	According to the USDA, drought recovery efforts have impacted over a million acres of farmland.
12.13.2012	Qualified U.S. veterans from recent war zones will be among the first 100 franchisees of The Grilled Cheese Truck.
12.13.2012	Felix Stehling, Jr., the founder of Taco Cabana was 85 at the time of his death.
12.13.2012	The solar panel installation is the latest in a series of green initiatives implemented at the US Foods Albuquerque division.
12.13.2012	Importantly for aquaponics and aeroponics, Jolanta Hardej, FarmedHere CEO says the company has "successfully developed the technology and process to grow indoors in an entirely organic way."
12.12.2012	Rich's has been a family owned business for over six decades.
12.11.2012	Bynwood Partners, the equity group which originally formed Sun Country Foods, divested the company, best known for its wheat germ.
12.11.2012	Brinker International awarded Charles Legan, Michael Marisco and Kelly Tynan top honors.
12.10.2012	Core-Mark hopes to leverage its decentralized platform to bring Davenport's customers improved solutions for growing sales.
12.10.2012	Iconic entertainer Jimmy Buffett among those enthusiastic about Luby's purchase.
12.10.2012	New Leaf Brands CEO David Fuselier said his company will soon implement its strategic vision with a goal of establishing itself as a leading North American beverage company.
12.10.2012	Alibi American Whiskey is a recently launched brand of Panache Beverage, Inc.
12.7.2012	The overall unemployment rate edged down in November to 7.7% with the food and beverage industry accounting for a low 2.88% of job growth.
12.7.2012	HerbThyme Farms currently employs approximately 500. Rocket Farms expects most of the existing staff will be extended job offers.
12.7.2012	First New York City Fatburger location will open in the Spring of 2013.
12.7.2012	MOOYAH makes the most of its annual convention by honoring their outstanding employees and franchisees.
12.6.2012	The proposed reverse merger between Chocolate Candy Creations and Energy Innovative Products is expected to be completed by early January.
12.6.2012	Darden considers the financial impact of healthcare reform and includes guest satisfaction in the examination.
12.6.2012	Tops announces its third acquisition deal this year, expecting to add three stores in Upstate New York to its grocery group.
12.5.2012	Store growth, the Teavana acquisition and growing strength in cross-channel sales figured heavily into Howard Shultz and his team's investor presentation.
12.4.2012	Coca-Cola's Venturing & Emerging Brands group enters invests with Select Milk Producers in Fair Oaks Farms Brands.
12.4.2012	Once fully staffed, Fiesta Restaurant Group expects to have 55 employees.
12.4.2012	Delaware North is working with PRO*ACT to streamline its large-scae produce supply chain.
12.4.2012	USFRA organized the Faces of Farming and Ranching program together to improve American's knowledge of their food sources.
12.4.2012	PWSAC, which operates five hatcheries in the Prince William Sound and Copper River regions, creates jobs and helps communities in Alaska thrive.
12.3.2012	Where Food Comes From is already the name of the company's labeling program which helps consumers identify the origins of their food.
12.3.2012	California Pizza Kitchen reimagines its style with a new flagship restaurant in Sunrise, Florida.
12.3.2012	Grey Eagle has completed the purchase of Illinois Distributing Company which sells roughly 2.6 million cases of beer annually.
12.3.2012	JBT FoodTech will supply and integrate a turn-key fruit processin solution for a conglomeration of growers in Mexico.
12.3.2012	TCBY is planning for strategic growth in 2013, announcing it plans to open 15 to 25 new self-serve stores over the next few years.
11.30.2012	TreeHouse Foods' purchase of AMPI's aseptic cheese and pudding business is the second acquisition for the company in 2012.
11.29.2012	Driving revenue through snack and quick meal sales at hotels has been made easier with Tradavo and BuyEfficient partnership.
11.29.2012	The trade delegation heading to Russia will be focusing on increasing trade which is valued around $1.5 billion for 2012.
11.28.2012	Luby's is complete the purchase of Cheeseburger in Paradise by December 5, 2012.
11.27.2012	Students from the United States, Brazil, India, Russia and China will be selected for the scholarships.
11.27.2012	The ConAgra purchase of Ralcorp is expected to be completed by the end of March, 2013.
11.26.2012	Hormel Foods innovative products include a number of convenience products like party trays and oven ready meals.
11.23.2012	Smoothie King's new owner took advantage of strong Louisiana incentives for expanding its headquarters.
11.23.2012	FoodAndBeveragePeople celebrates its one year anniversary with informative webinars on our audience.
11.21.2012	We give thanks to the many food and beverage professionals who stepped up this year to help victims of Superstorm Sandy recover.
11.21.2012	Of the 18,500 Hostess Brands employees, only 3,200 will be asked to assist with the initial phase of the wind down.
11.20.2012	Domino's Pizza uses Thanksgiving week to remind potential employees that this is a busy hiring time for them.
11.20.2012	To achieve its franchise goals, Papa John's is offering special incentives.
11.19.2012	Topping off an incredible year, Ernst & Young named Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya National Entrepreneur of 2012.
11.16.2012	CEO Rayburn says, "Hostess Brands will move promptly to lay off most of its 18,500-member workforce and focus on selling its assets to the highest bidders."
11.16.2012	Paramount Citrus is opening the Cuties plant to keep up with the growing demand for the company's Cuties brand mandarin oranges.
11.16.2012	Cal-Maine Foods meets its goal of closing its purchase of Maxim Production company by November.
11.15.2012	ConAgra Foods encourages teams across its organization to explore new ways to prevent food from becoming waste.
11.14.2012	Starbucks has structured the agreement as a merger and expects to acquire Teavana for approximately $620 million.
11.14.2012	Walmart combining consumers growing interest in foods with its powerful internet footprint to drive new consumers to new products.
11.14.2012	Oberto's second production facility will be located in Nashville and is expected to employ over 300 people from plant directors to line workers.
11.13.2012	Arby's is pursuing refranchising transactions in markets targeted for growth.
11.13.2012	With strong support from the State of Pennsylvania, Ahold USA will build a meat processing facility in Cumberland County, operated by Vantage Foods.
11.13.2012	Burger 21 seeks single and multi-unit operators with restaurant experience along the East Coast.
11.13.2012	El Burrito Mexican Food Products is a California corporation formed in 1980 and the maker of the leading soy meat analogue brand in the Mexican food segment.
11.12.2012	Hostess Brands and labor union leaders move from a war of words to a strike and plant closures.
11.12.2012	Restaurant jobs are a common entry level position for many in the U.S. Learn how to ensure your first restaurant jobs become the foundation to a satisfying career.
11.12.2012	There are any number of ways to succeed in the restaurant and hospitality business. Learn about how to differentiate yourself in the business.
11.12.2012	FoodAndBeveragePeople.com spent a day at IHMRS in New York City to bring you noteworthy exhibits.
11.9.2012	ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, already one of the largest employers in the area, expects to be adding capacity and jobs by 2014.
11.8.2012	Campbell Soup tops the list of food and beverage companies selected to the Civic 50 of 2012.
11.8.2012	Land O'Lakes donation will contribute to the creation of 20,000 square feet of space dedicated to research in the dairy industry.
11.7.2012	Metz Culinary Management has set a goal of using pork products from suppliers that do not use gestation crates.
11.7.2012	Coca-Cola organizes sustainability across three "Live Positively" themed pillars.
11.7.2012	Food and Beverage companies step up to recognize veterans of the U.S. armed forces throughout the year and especially around Veterans Day.
11.7.2012	Franklin Foods will be purchasing local milk and cream for their new manufacturing facility from United Dairyman of Arizona.
11.6.2012	Sergi returns to his alma mater where he will guest lecture and advise on career development and setting academic goals.
11.6.2012	California is currently leading the conversation on food labelling with their Proposition 37, but the conversation will continue regardless of the outcome of today's vote.
11.5.2012	Campbell Soup Company announced the construction of a biogas facility is underway and slated for completion in 2013.
11.2.2012	October job survey numbers released from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate a largely unchanged unemployment market with the food and beverage industry continuing to be a leading driver of job growth.
11.2.2012	Shaw's is cutting 700 positions across their 169 New England stores.
11.2.2012	Harry & David's exclusive portfolio of wines will be made with Oregon grapes.
11.2.2012	Gunther Grant says they are experiencing a growth in wholesale and commercial demand for novel chocolate gifts and promotional items.
11.2.2012	Cargill renewed its support of the Kansas State University Project Impact Diversity Partnership.
11.2.2012	Anheuser-Busch has donated over 71 million cans of emergecy drinking water since 1988.
11.1.2012	Kroger signed two contracts with labor unions which represent more than 9,040 associates working in 80 stores across Tennessee, Arkansas and Kentucky.
10.31.2012	The Cal-Maine purchase of Maxim Production Company's egg operations is expected to be completed in November, 2012.
10.31.2012	PepsiCo selected 39 award winners for their 2012 Circle of Champions.
10.30.2012	Mississippi State University at home in a top 5 poultry production state shares its knowledge on the domino effect of weather on the poultry industry.
10.29.2012	Mondelez International introduces "Coffee Made Happy" to ensure its supply chain is transparent and sustainable from bean to cup.
10.29.2012	The acquisition is part of an expanded Hain Daniels business in the United Kingdom.
10.26.2012	Flowers Foods CEO says the purchase strengthens his company's market presence in California.
10.26.2012	North American Breweries, one of the largest independently owned beer companies in the U.S. expects to sell its holdings to a subsidiary of Florida Ice and Farm Company.
10.26.2012	Johnnie's Foodmaster will close six of their locations. Whole Foods Market will remodel the stores and reopen them before the end of 2013.
10.26.2012	Cutting edge farming methods and unique community classes are planned by the New Orleans facility that is the epicenter of New Orleans sports and entertainment.
10.24.2012	As the beverage company's distribution network approaches a national footprint, the addition of co-packers brings the organization production capabilities in a cost effective manner.
10.24.2012	Penn Station East Coast Subs celebrates its 250th restaurant as it seeks out new entrepreneurs and investment groups.
10.23.2012	Better For You Foods hopes to move past A.. LaRocco's recent distribution challenges by focusing on the strong brand loyalty of their newly purchased brand of frozen pizzas.
10.23.2012	GPS Hospitality, led by Tom Garrett, will remodel all of their 29 Burger King franchise locations over the next three years.
10.19.2012	Sizzling Donuts' first Dunkin' Donuts restaurant will open in 2013.
10.18.2012	Food and beverage manufacturers are urged to apply for a FABI award by January 16, 2013.
10.18.2012	Land O'Lakes third CSR Report covers the cooperative's progress throughout the organization.
10.17.2012	Togo's has a $15 million fund to fuel franchise development.
10.17.2012	Corner Bakery Cafe announced plans to add 47 restaurants across Oregon, Minnesota and Florida.
10.16.2012	FreshDirect is expecting to hire 200 new employees based on operational growth and customer demand.
10.16.2012	The BBQ Boyz franchise team will build their Florida restaurant group starting in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area and moving north over the next ten years.
10.16.2012	Marking World Food Day, Kellogg outlines its commitment to ending world hunger.
10.16.2012	Campbell Soup Company employees help with many worthy programs during the company's "make a difference" week.
10.16.2012	The management led buyout will result in an infusion of resources which will help Centerplate accelerate their growth.
10.15.2012	Whole Foods aligns with the Global Animal Partnership to inform consumers on a turkey's animal welfare rating.
10.12.2012	Noodles & Company is planning an extensive growth trajectory in the northeast, starting with its first restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut which opened earlier this month.
10.12.2012	Work between Kroger and the union representing 11,000 associates came to a respectful and productive agreement according to Kroger's Columbus Division president.
10.12.2012	Tyson Foods is taking a multi-faceted approach to ensuring responsible livestock and poultry care.
10.11.2012	Wendy gets a bit of a haircut in Wendy's new "wavy" logo design.
10.11.2012	Snyder's-Lance is chomping about entering the deli-bakery section of grocery stores.
10.10.2012	The 2,000 square foot DQ Grill & Chill creates opportunities for 45 Wabash, Ind. area residents.
10.10.2012	Hurricane Grill & Wings new financing provides qualified franchisees up to 75 percent of the funds needed to open a single restaurant.
10.9.2012	Continental Mills sells its Oregon manufacturing facility to focus on its branded business.
10.5.2012	The food and beverage industry accounted for 15.88% of the job growth in September according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
10.5.2012	“Building an enduring company requires making a sustained investment in its people,” said Howard Schultz at the Starbucks Global Leadership conference.
10.4.2012	Beam opened a visitors center and a 57,000 square foot innovation center.
10.4.2012	Belize Sugar Industries is the chief supplier of Fair Trade-certified sugar across the globe.
10.3.2012	The largest producer of chocolate in North America has stepped up its commitment to eliminating the use of child labor in its cocoa source territories.
10.3.2012	The agreement between Snyder's-Lance and Inventure Foods particularly meaningful to Inventure's Boulder Canyon brand.
10.1.2012	About the federal grants, Vilsack said, "By investing in projects that stimulate growth and development for specialty crop growers of all sizes, we're helping American farmers establish a marketplace for new businesses opportunities in each region of the country,"
9.27.2012	Coca-Cola will build a new facility in order to accelerate the growth of PlantBottle™ packaging.
9.27.2012	Well known restaurant guide, Zagat, releases its annual fast food survey of mega chains, large chains and quick refreshment chains.
9.27.2012	Campbell Soup announces plans to improve its supply chain cost structure which translates to two plant closings and hundreds of job losses.
9.25.2012	Garjersey has negotiated for the rights to develop up to 27 Garbano restaurants in northern and central New Jersey.
9.25.2012	ConAgra expects to add 80 people to its current 1350 employees in Russellville, Arkansas.
9.25.2012	Wayne Sales, President, CEO and Chairman, SUPERVALU says, “Reducing our carbon footprint and limiting our waste is not only good for the environment, it’s good for the bottom line.”
9.25.2012	Charlie Brown's Steakhouse (CB Steaks, LLC) will purchase Texas Steakhouse and Saloon's 19 restaurants.
9.25.2012	Baskin-Robbins holding franchise opportunity seminars on September 26 and 27 in Stockton, California.
9.24.2012	Kellogg Company and Wilmar International hope to bring the Kellogg's cereal and snack products to the growing consumer market in China.
9.24.2012	Red Robin is seeking 125 employees for its soon to open Brandon, Florida location.
9.24.2012	Coca-Cola moves forward on its promise to invest billions of dollars in the Middle East and North Africa.
9.21.2012	Pepperidge Farm expects that the innovation center will help drive growth and lead to new job opportunities.
9.21.2012	Hillshire Brands expects to source all of its pork from suppliers who employ quality animal care and worker safety solutions by 2022.
9.21.2012	The Franchise Business Review Names the Top 40 Food Franchises for 2013 based on franchisee satisfaction.
9.20.2012	B&G's purchase of the New York Style and Old London brands marks the company's entry into the snack category.
9.19.2012	Frito-Lay now has more than 500 active "Million Milers" on the road daily.
9.19.2012	Asahi Group will be replacing the distribution relationship which Suntory had with Brown-Forman.
9.18.2012	The top companies for working mothers are ranked based on a 500 question survey on by Working Mother magazine.
9.18.2012	Franchisees of the Goose Feathers brand will be offered a corporate training program complete with several weeks of operating assistance, classroom training and management guidance.
9.17.2012	Claren Otis, Darden's Chaiman and CEO, stated "At Darden, we consider diversity and inclusion business imperatives that are critical to our success and future growth."
9.17.2012	Bebida Beverage signs their product KOMA UNWIND to Edland Distributing to market the product in Washington.
9.14.2012	Campbell's Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives focus on consumers, planet, employees and community.
9.14.2012	Molson Coors received marked increases in key areas of sustainability review including human capital development.
9.13.2012	HoneyBaked offers a senior leader as an example of a seasonal opportunity leading to a successful career.
9.13.2012	Tim Hortons will waive the initial franchise free and reduce monthly royalty payments as part of its commitment to the Veterans Franchise Initiative.
9.13.2012	Corner Bakery Cafe plans to double its U.S. footprint over the next four years.
9.13.2012	Sustainability and corporate citizenship are inter-related at ConAgra.
9.13.2012	PepsiCo's sustainability policy is called its "Performance with Purpose" strategy.
9.11.2012	HoneyBaked Ham offers three current franchisee experiences to underscore their franchise opportunities.
9.10.2012	Bloomin' Brands restaurant portfolio includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill and Bonefish Grill.
9.10.2012	Dunkin' Donuts signs franchise agreements for two Cincinatti locations and indicates opportunities are still available in other parts of Ohio.
9.10.2012	The Florida Restaurant and Lodging trade event will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando starting on Saturday September 22nd.
9.6.2012	Livermore, California based Geyser Beverage Company will distribute Pulse Beverage's beverages in northern California.
9.6.2012	In a continuation of board wranglings, Cracker Barrel's Board and Biglari Holdings announce point and counter points.
9.6.2012	Teasdale Quality Foods, a leading manufacturer of Hispanic foods has acquired Hoopeston Foods, producer of canned dried beans.
9.5.2012	Dorito's confirms it will be holding its seventh annual "Crash the Super Bowl" contest.
9.5.2012	Snack Factory CEO, Tom O'Rourke says of the deal, "Together with Snyder's-Lance, we can reach more consumers, continue to build exceptional brand equity, and bring more exciting innovation to the marketplace."
9.5.2012	Roti hopes to take Manhattan by storm starting with their first restaurant in January, 2013 and expecting to open ten additional locations in New York City over the next three yeras.
9.5.2012	SUPERVALU expects to close approximately 60 underperforming or non-strategic stores before the end of 2012.
9.5.2012	Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Voluntary Protection Programs re-certified Cargill with "Star" status.
9.4.2012	Luby's completes construction of it's 12,000 square foot Luby's Cafeteria and Fuddruckers fast casual combined concept.
9.4.2012	Red Robin is hiring for their new Vancouver, Washington restaurant which is opening in early October.
9.4.2012	Goya will break ground on their new 615,000 square-foot headquarters and distribution center on September 5.
9.4.2012	Kroger, among the world's largest retailers with more than 339,000 associates, releases their sixth sustainability report.
9.4.2012	Cargill's confectionery workshops focus on operating a successful confectionery business.
8.31.2012	John Hackett, Kroger's mid-south division President thanked all of Kroger's store associates for their patience during this process.
8.30.2012	Papa John's announces 2013 franchise incentives for new U.S. unit development agreements.
8.30.2012	Kobrand signs a long-term agreement with Tia Maria giving them exclusive marketing and sales rights for the wel known liqueur.
8.30.2012	Yard House joins Darden's Specialty Restaurant Group which includes Capital Grille and Bahama Breeze.
8.30.2012	Ground Round is re-opening in New Jersey starting with a Bradley Beach location.
8.29.2012	Unique Pizza expects the transaction for their purchase of Pizza Fusion Holdings to be completed by the end of September.
8.29.2012	Barfresh out of Australia gets its first customer for Smoo(TM) pre-packaged smoothie mixes geared for quick service restaurants.
8.29.2012	Del Taco signs development agreement with Larry Blumberg & Associates, operators of 68 hotels under the Marriott and Hilton brands.
8.29.2012	Ag Secretary Vilsack extends grazing rights to help farmers and ranchers who continue to struggle with the historic drought.
8.28.2012	Randi Hill turns her Denham Springs, Louisiana VooDoo BBQ restaurant around with hard work and employee engagement.
8.28.2012	Kellogg releases its third Diversity and Inclusion Report
8.27.2012	Newman's Own celebrates its 30 year anniversary with the largest donation its foundation has made in a single year.
8.24.2012	Cargill's energy efficiency improvements have resulted in a reduction of natural gas and a decrease in electricity use.
8.24.2012	Franchisee Brian Wells is expecting to hire 20 employees for his soon to open MOOYAH Burger in North Richland Hills, Texas.
8.24.2012	Habit Restaurants will open four Orange County California restaurants, each requiring about thirty five employees.
8.24.2012	Sarku opening new locations around metropolitan New York including Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.
8.23.2012	Roland Dickey, Jr. President of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants says, "Dickey's Barbecue is a time tested brand and now is an ideal time to join our growing team."
8.23.2012	Publicly traded financial holding company, Versant International, adds Mamma's Best Foods to their portfolio and seeks additional investment opportunities.
8.22.2012	Dallas based Talenti Gelato signs on to expand production in Marietta, Georgia.
8.22.2012	Hain Celestial intends to purchase Premier Foods out of the United Kingdom through their Hain Daniels Group.
8.22.2012	The Back to Nature acquisition is Brynwood Partners' third transaction with Kraft Foods.
8.21.2012	Benihana's stockholders approved the acquisition which moves the restaurant group out of public trading.
8.21.2012	Cargill's 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report includes updates on the company's "four pillars" of corporate responsibility.
8.21.2012	Quaker Steak & Lube has signed agreements to develop 11 new restuarants around the U.S. including one in Fargo, North Dakota and two in South Dakota.
8.21.2012	The partnership betwen Bennigan's and Brixmore Property Group highlights franchise opportunities across the U.S.
8.20.2012	McCormick expects to complete the transaction to buy China's Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments in mid-2013.
8.20.2012	Agri-Mark owns the Cabot and McCadam dairy brands.
8.20.2012	The addition of Bertolli and P.F. Chang’s Home Menu frozen meals expands ConAgra Foods’ presence in the freezer case.
8.20.2012	Wolverine Packing provides sirloin steaks to Brinker International's Chili's restaurants.
8.20.2012	The acquisition means a transition for the approximately 700 store personnel and district managers that were part of Prima Marketing's 7-Eleven organization.
8.20.2012	Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the 315 unit food and smoothie franchise named Mike Rotondo as CEO after the controlling interest moved to BIP.
8.17.2012	Brown-Forman announced visitation hours for Owsley Brown Frazier in their heartfelt obituary.
8.16.2012	TCBY expects to add 25 stores in the Chicago area over the next three to five years.
8.15.2012	The Demostene family agreed to sell their Sausal Family Vineyard to the Duncan family.
8.15.2012	TCBY is hosting an open house for potential franchisees on August 25, 2012.
8.15.2012	Starbucks has offered 120 existing employees positions at the new facility and will be hiring 40 additional staff members (called "partners" by Starbucks) once the new juicery is fully-operational.
8.14.2012	McKee Foods, parent company of multiple food brands including Little Debbie® snack cakes, will expand production at its Stuarts Draft manufacturing facility.
8.14.2012	For a limited time, Dunkin' Donuts is offering special development incentives available in these markets
8.14.2012	Kraft Foods board of directors announced the North American grocery business spin-off will be completed on October 1, 2012.
8.14.2012	Perry's growth is creating job openings in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and the Southern Tier of New York state.
8.13.2012	The purchase of $170 million in pork, chicken, lamb and catfish is intended to aid food producers during the extreme drought conditions.
8.11.2012	Seneca Foods completed the purchase of Independent Foods, a pacific northwest fruit processor.
8.10.2012	Frito-Lay expects to eliminate 200,000 gallons of fuel needs with their growing electric truck fleet.
8.10.2012	Pilgrim's Pride's production complexes near Pittsburg, Texas have roughly 1.4 million laying hens capacity.
8.10.2012	The purchase of Courtside Cellars is expected to be completed within a week.
8.9.2012	PepsiCo is returning to Myanmar after the U.S. Department of State encouraged companies to explore opportunities in the country.
8.9.2012	Pizza Inn Holdings held it's annual franchise convension attracting many of its 300 franchisees.
8.9.2012	Under the cooperative agreement, small, state-inspected businesses with 25 or fewer employees will be allowed to sell meat products across state lines.
8.9.2012	Growing, certifying, importing and marketing Fair Trade certified fruits and vegetables is a key component of Organic Alliance's 2013 business plan.
8.9.2012	C. Larry Pope, Smithfield Foods' President and CEO expects the new format of the report to aid all stakeholders, including employees.
8.8.2012	Ag Secretary Vilsack announced a number of new measures to help farmers and ranchers deal with the ongoing drought related issues.
8.8.2012	Finding a replacement for Chiquita's current Chairman and CEO is the board's first step in setting a new strategic direction.
8.7.2012	The Learning Skills for Life program at FIU is based on similar programs which Diageo funds throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
8.6.2012	Disregarding analysts concerns for the purchase, Campbell moves forward with the acquisition of Bolthouse Farms.
8.6.2012	Jennifer Crowley will oversee the new entity that is being created.
8.6.2012	Darden's Sustainability Report for 2012 organizes around three core platforms - people, planet and plate.
8.3.2012	Lodi resident and franchise owner Rod Cockrum will be opening a Dickey's Barbecue in his home town.
8.3.2012	Company Founder, Chairman and CEO Steve Ells says “Finding local suppliers to meet our needs is challenging, but very much worth the effort."
8.1.2012	General Mills completed the purchase of Brazilian food company Yoki which markets more than 600 items under nine brands.
7.31.2012	White Castle begins construction of its new facility starting this fall.
7.31.2012	Once the deal is complete, ConAgra will relocate key manufacturing equipment from Unilever to an existing ConAgra Foods facility.
7.27.2012	The partnership between East Coast Wings & Grill and US Foods allows the growing wing concept restaurant chain to control its cost of goods and product line.
7.27.2012	Hormel releases its 2011 environmental results and announces goals for 2012.
7.27.2012	Once the acquisition is complete, the 3,300 people working for Meadowbrook Meat Company will be part of the McLane Company, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary.
7.26.2012	Conveyor-belt sushi by YO!Sushi hits the U.S. with a prime location at Union Station in Washington, D.C.
7.26.2012	Fal Foods Worldwide launches with plans to open 6,500 square foot manufacturing facility in New York City in November.
7.24.2012	Soren Schroder, president and CEO for Bunge North America says "The culinary center enables customers to take our award-winning food ingredients and either test how they improve their existing products or develop new recipes."
7.24.2012	Campbell Soup Company outlines strategic plans during an in depth presentation for investors and analysts.
7.24.2012	Panache is particularly interested in VnC's current distribution across 30 countries.
7.23.2012	Once the acquisition is complete, Lepage Bakeries will operate under its current name as part of the Flowers Foods direct-store-delivery segment.
7.23.2012	Offering 29% over Peet's closing price on July 20, German company Joh. A. Benckiser offers to take the California based coffee company private for a deal worth nearly $1 billion.
7.20.2012	The Cargill team held a grand opening at their Hales Point modernization project.
7.20.2012	Imperial Beverage Group, a wine and spirits distributor and Emperial Americas, a developer, importer and marketer of alcoholic beverages join forces.
7.19.2012	The collaboration between the World Cocoa Foundation and the Cote d'Ivoire government expands access to quality universal basic education and develops human resources through vocational training for youth and women.
7.19.2012	Organic Valley is adding the Burkholder farm to the 475 farmer-owners in their cooperative.
7.19.2012	Leprino Foods will pay $550,000 in back wages, interest and benefits to 253 minority workers who were rejected for on-call laborer positions between January 2005 and October 2006.
7.19.2012	Buffets, Inc. was able to secure $50 million in exit financing in conjunction with its emergence from Chapter 11.
7.18.2012	Primary drought areas cover over 50 percent of the country as the record heat and dry weather continues to impact U.S. agriculture.
7.18.2012	Florida-based Mama Romano's launches national franchise program.
7.18.2012	Cal-Maine, the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the U.S. announced an agreement to buy the egg operations of Pilgrim's Pride.
7.17.2012	Just months after announcing franchise opportunities were available, CUPS signs eight new area development agreements.
7.17.2012	Dean Foods had set aggressive sustainability goals in 2008, but adjusted their expectations to align with the U.S. dairy industry standards.
7.17.2012	"We're looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests," said Jeff Cuttle, general manager of the Woodbridge, N.J. Red Robin® restaurant.
7.17.2012	Burger 21 is seeking single and multi-unit operators with restaurant experience in New Jersey and throughout the country to join its upscale fast casual dining concept.
7.17.2012	Del Taco has their sites set on Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland and Odessa as prime locations for Del Taco’s variety of food, value and convenience.
7.16.2012	A growing number of restaurant chains are growing their fan base and their customers through smart and steady digital marketing efforts.
7.13.2012	Once open, Starbucks' newest manufacturing plant will be comprised of skilled processing workers, management and administrative staff.
7.12.2012	Once opened in the spring of 2013, the new Seasons 52 restaurant will bring approximately 100 new jobs to the Birmingham area.
7.12.2012	Darden to purchase the Yard House restaurant chain for $585 million in cash.
7.12.2012	US Foods was honored for their efforts at the annual Metz Summer Leadership Conference.
7.12.2012	Over the past 15 months Cargill has announced approximately $100 million of investments in Texas supporting the company’s animal protein businesses.
7.12.2012	Ending gestation stalls is part of Sodexo's efforts to create a more sustainable supply chain.
7.11.2012	Independent grocer Metropolitan Market to take over as Magnolia Thriftway owners plan to retire.
7.11.2012	Restaurant Real Estate Advisors offers critical insights on the complexities of finding the right restaurant location.
7.11.2012	McAlister's Deli currently has 307 restaurants in 22 states and continues to seek new franchisees.
7.10.2012	While terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, the deal is expected to close on July 31.
7.10.2012	The Colorado Conventions Center is serving up 5,000 square feet of growing space in partnership with Centerplate.
7.9.2012	SK USA has agreed to purchase Smoothie King, a privately held New Orleans area based Franchise Company.
7.9.2012	The joint venture between Theo Muller Group and PepsiCo will bring a new yogurt plant to Western New York along with 180 jobs.
7.9.2012	Coca-Cola's recovered water is used for selected operations such as their clean-in-place system.
7.9.2012	Campbell plans for short and long term debt to fund the purchase of Bolthouse Farms bringing 2,100 additional employees under the global Campbell staff.
7.6.2012	Cabot Creamery Cooperative's Maine celebration is the final stop in multi-stop tour celebrating the Year of the Cooperative.
7.3.2012	Private investment firm Centerbridge Partners completes its tender offer for P.F. Chang's China Bistro.
7.2.2012	Smart Balance believes the purchase of Udi's Healthy Foods will be transformational for its company.
7.2.2012	As part of the planned changes, the National Restaurant Association sort input from industry professionals and state restaurant associations.
7.2.2012	Unilever introduces Facebook area to help chefs with everyday kitchen tips.
6.29.2012	Smithfield's Evironmental Excellence Awards are intended to inspire employees to practice environmental stewardship.
6.29.2012	Smithfield Foods uses a specific process-oriented method to prevent workplace injuries.
6.28.2012	Hormel's donation to The Salvation Army in Fremont will help the organization administer hunger-relief initiatives.
6.28.2012	Campbell takes a comprehensive approach to promoting the well-being of employees and their families.
6.27.2012	Hernandez is expected to serve on the CPS advisory board through May, 2015.
6.27.2012	One of ARAMARK's top priorities has long been the health and wellness of its employees.
6.27.2012	Novak's selection as 2012 CEO of the Year will be celebrated at an event in August.
6.26.2012	Construction for the Bovina facility to begin in August, 2012.
6.26.2012	Dean Foods makes a variety of dairy products for Sysco.
6.25.2012	The company transitioned its entire California DSD over to independent distributions in May.
6.25.2012	USFRA seeking real farmers and ranchers to help true-up U.S. perceptions of agriculture.
6.25.2012	ARAMARK and The Cleveland Browns team up for premiere food options at football games and special events.
6.21.2012	PepsiCo Americas Foods measured DePaul Packaging's quality against a number of important metrics and against the 40 other contract manufacturers across the country.
6.21.2012	The current Wendy's campus encompasses a Research and Development Innovation Center and spans six connected buildings, built at different times over the last 35 years.
6.21.2012	Panera Cares is a new kind of cafe — one that exemplifies an entirely different way of giving back.
6.21.2012	"Access to safe water is essential for our company and our world. The sustainability of water resources is a top priority at The Coca-Cola Company," said Bea Perez.
6.20.2012	Sneaky Pete's introduces drinkable oats to the U.S. market as PepsiCo tests its Quaker Leche con Avena beverage in Mexico.
6.19.2012	The combined company, which will be called Ferrara Candy Company, Inc.
6.19.2012	Sharing a great passion for beverage-making, the team hopes to create an innovative new distillation.
6.19.2012	Announcing PepsiCo's "President's Ring of Honor" awards included forty-two Frito-Lay sales associates.
6.19.2012	The BrightFarms’ Brooklyn greenhouse is the world’s largest rooftop farm, growing up to one million pounds of local produce per year.
6.18.2012	Dallas-based MOOYAH hopes to add 20 new units in 2012.
6.18.2012	Gelit manufactures and distributes a complete line of private-brand, frozen ready meals directly to retail and wholesale customers.
6.18.2012	Denver-based Bob "The Fish Guy" Reany won Whole Foods' first-ever Fishmonger trident.
6.18.2012	Chipotle's protocol requests cows have daily access to outdoor pastures and are fed a plant-based diet.
6.18.2012	"We're looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests," said Emily Taylor, General Manager of the Pembroke Pines Red Robin® restaurant.
6.15.2012	Kings addresses consumer demands and growing area farmers' markets by bringing local farm produce to its stores 24/7.
6.14.2012	Bennigan's will execute the new franchise agreement at the International Franchise Expo in New York City.
6.14.2012	Digitas founder teams with Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, Matt Damon and others to launch his son's vision of unjunking snacks.
6.14.2012	According to Chris Policinski, CEO of the second largest cooperative in the country, "... a better fed world makes for a better world.”
6.14.2012	The University of Nebraska (Lincoln) online program is ideal for plant workers, plant management, quality control personnel and government regulators.
6.14.2012	Dannon and the McCarty Family created this unique relationship to overcome pricing and environmental issues.
6.13.2012	Chef and TV personality Paula Deen and Buffalo-area Nanco Group team to bring Deen's recipes to market.
6.13.2012	The expansion of SUPERVALU's Essential Everyday brand comes after a strong initial response.
6.12.2012	Applications for Rural Business Opportunity Grants are due August 6, 2012.
6.8.2012	Cargill AgHorizons farm service group leader, Barry Bauer, says the "agreement enhances our ability to serve producers in Eastern Colorado."
6.8.2012	The FruitGuys are working to bring fresh fruit to an office or school near you.
6.8.2012	J&J Snack Foods purchases Chicago-based soft pretzel manufacturer, Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels.
6.8.2012	Reinhart Foodservice presented Supplier of the Year awards across a dozen categories to its vendors.
6.8.2012	Kraft continues to release information on how its public offerings will be handled as it gears up for its spin-off.
6.7.2012	Burger 21, a new franchise concept out of central Florida is hosting a webinar about franchising opportunities in the Atlanta area.
6.7.2012	Pulse Beverage secures distribution in the number one market in the United States and its surrounding areas through Drink King.
6.6.2012	According to Togo’s, their growth is partly due to having one of the strongest sales-to-investment ratios in the sandwich segment.
6.6.2012	ALBERTSONS, a susidiary of SUPERVALU is reducing its store-level workforce across 247 stores in California and Nevada starting June 17.
6.6.2012	The new state-of-the-art food distribution center will feature the latest in green technologies for the most efficient use of energy.
6.5.2012	Kraft's innovation team is tuned into the company's "glocal" approach.
6.5.2012	At Hillshire Brands first investor presentation, Sean Conolly reviewed company plans and expectations.
6.5.2012	Sara Lee expects to "go meat" with the new Hillshire Brands name for it's independent MeatCo.
6.5.2012	With three family locations in Central Connecticut, Between Rounds Bakery seeks to expand their business through franchising.
6.5.2012	The new Cargill IBR facility in Tualatin is approximately four miles from the current facility in Lake Oswego, which will close.
6.5.2012	Lifeway Foods stays in the family as it surpasses $2 million in weekly sales.
6.4.2012	Slow Food USA is part of a global, grassroots organization with supporters in over 150 countries who believe that food and farming should be sources of health and well-being for everyone.
6.4.2012	E. &. J. Gallo enter Washington state's wine business with the purchase of Columbia Winery and Covey Run Wine brands.
6.4.2012	Pearson Foods align with Union to improve working conditions.
6.4.2012	Starbucks announces its next step in growing a food portfolio to match its quality beverage business.
6.1.2012	National Dairy Council and Deion Branch, wide receiver for the New England Patriots join up to educate consumers on lactose free dairy products.
5.31.2012	The new USDA zero-tolerance policy for six added strains of E. coli goes into effect on Monday, June 4th.
5.31.2012	The purchase of Pringles nearly triples the size of Kellogg Company's international snacks business and brings 1700 additional employees onto the Kellogg payroll.
5.31.2012	Enjoy a free donut on National Donut Day as you remember WWI veterans and the lives positively impacted by today's Salvation Army.
5.31.2012	Drinks Americas has provided a letter of intent to purchase Worldwide Beverage Imports, however the final terms are under negotiation.
5.31.2012	Mars’ Sustainable Cocoa Initiative is one of the largest, most far-reaching efforts within the cocoa industry to increase productivity, strengthen communities, and encourage better farmer incomes.
5.31.2012	Smart Balance is purchasing Udi's Healthy Foods, a Denver based food company which markets gluten-free products.
5.30.2012	According to NPD, growth in drive-thru visits go hand-in-hand with the growth of on-the-go foods and beverages that can be eaten in the car, like breakfast sandwiches and sandwich wraps.
5.30.2012	Over the last ten years, Diageo has developed a number of initiatives focused on ensuring diversity for their organization.
5.29.2012	Shon Boney, CEO of Sprouts, said, "Everyone at Sprouts is eager to work with the Sunflower team to build a stronger company."
5.29.2012	CEO of Sunfood, Alessandra Lezama said making a commitment to Non_GMOs "was a natural and very important step for Sunfood."
5.25.2012	Seventeen winners were announced by Whole Foods Market at their first ever Supplier Awards dinner.
5.24.2012	The innovative new package designs are made of flexible film lamination that feature improved graphics and are unique to the bakery aisle.
5.24.2012	America's restaurants are the nation's second largest private sector employer with nearly 13 million employees.
5.24.2012	The Council for Native Americans was created to enhance business opportunities for Native American farmers and ranchers, tribal governments and the tribal communities they serve.
5.24.2012	Leading D.C. area chefs take a stand, with one chef commenting, "Whether it is 'pink slime' in our meat or antibiotics in livestock, Americans are tired of hidden ingredients."
5.24.2012	Southern California grocers Stater Bros. to observe a moment of silence for supermarket shopper on Memorial Day.
5.24.2012	The addition of Yoki to the will more than double General Mills’ annual sales in Latin America to nearly US $1 billion.
5.23.2012	It's official. Mondelez to be the new name for Kraft's current global snacks business once the spin-off of its grocery business is complete.
5.23.2012	Ignoring early doubters, Newman's Own has thirty years of experience proving good will makes great sense.
5.23.2012	McDonald's combines employee recognition, training and staff development to ensure their 2012 Olympic restaurants are well staffed.
5.22.2012	Food Lion to donate money to the national Feeding America organization as well as local food banks in North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia.
5.22.2012	Richard C. Stockinger, Benihana’s Chairman, President and CEO, said, “Our management and restaurant professionals have done a tremendous job of accelerating and strengthening performance through our renewal efforts..."
5.22.2012	After 25 years, Johnny Rockets refreshes its iconic design.
5.22.2012	General Mills has not yet released which departments would be directly impacted by the job cuts.
5.22.2012	In addition to the pita chip purchase, the aquisition includes a Milwaukee manufacturing facility and fifty employees.
5.21.2012	With the purchase of Artisan Specialty Foods, founder David Vohaska will join the parent company as Executive Vice President.
5.18.2012	Dippin’ Dots, LLC, will maintain its headquarters in Paducah, Kentucky, where approximately 165 people are employed at their production facility.
5.18.2012	Honored by the Executive Women of New Jersey, the award recognizes female leaders for their impact on policy in New Jersey.
5.17.2012	Among the top ten largest independent grocers, Rouses Markets redefines local growing by creating an herb garden on the roof of one of its stores.
5.17.2012	The James Beard Foundation is dedicated to celebrating, preserving and nurturing America's culinary heritage and diversity.
5.17.2012	The Teamsters Union and J.M. Smucker Company struggle to revise a labor contract that expired earlier this month.
5.17.2012	Thee Dunkin' Donuts Franchise Advisory Council has been in place for over thirty years.
5.16.2012	A Harris Interactive survey conducted in March revealed changes in consumer habits related to dining out.
5.16.2012	Hurricane Grill & Wings is on track to open its 60th location by the end of 2012.
5.16.2012	TCBY is working with area developer and franchisee Samuel Batt on the mobile fro-yo project.
5.16.2012	Pheonix regional sales team named Frito-Lay's "Zone of the Year" for 2011.
5.15.2012	With key grocery brands including Folgers, Dunkin' Donuts, Millstone and Cafe Bustelo, a price decrease from J.M. Smucker can influence pricing from other U.S. coffee companies.
5.14.2012	Baskin-Robbins holding informational seminar on Becoming a Baskin-Robbins Francisee for San Diego area residents.
5.14.2012	UNFI Foundation will work to fund innovative non-profit programs emphasizing a number of areas including sustainable agriculture and organic farming.
5.10.2012	Hugh Johnston's presentation at Goldman Sachs Consumer Product Symposium, positively reflects on PepsiCo, Johnston's abilities and the growing role of CFOs.
5.10.2012	Coffee Holding Company, along with Generations Coffee launches a gourmet coffee program with Associated Wholesale Grocers.
5.10.2012	Save Mart, working with Achievers rewards company, has introduced an employee performance program throughout their organization.
5.9.2012	Family owned and operated Blommer Chocolate Company outlines steps its taking to secure its cocoa business for the future.
5.8.2012	Margin calls push two board members to sell GMCR stocks and relinquish their positions on the board of directors and sub-committees.
5.8.2012	The Food Lion distribution center employs more than 700 associates in Dunn, N.C.
5.7.2012	The Wades own 11 McDonald's restaurants and employ over 500 people in Florida.
5.7.2012	Skinny Nutritional Corp. and D&B Grocers are both excited to continue the expansion efforts throughout Michigan.
5.4.2012	Food and beverage marketers use Cinco de Mayo to encourage brand engagement.
5.3.2012	Horizon Organic made the announcement based on increased consumer demand for organic milk and relatively high feeds costs.
5.3.2012	The 160 employees of the High Liner Foods' Danvers, Massachussetts plant are planning for the plant closing in the first quarter of 2013.
5.3.2012	Superior Farms to bring Australian lamb burgers and sliders to their foodservice customers.
5.3.2012	Plant Manager at Hormel's Osceola Food thanks his employees for making the $10,000 donation possible.
5.3.2012	Hain acquires Ireland's Cully & Sully and shares a number of objectives for the purchase.
5.2.2012	CKE Restaurants will be hosting informational sessions on May 8 and May 10 in Orlando and Tampa on the opportunities owning Hardee's restaurants.
5.1.2012	Pulse selects D&B Grocers Wholesale Distributors, Griffin Beverage, Four Seasons Beer Distributing and one other distributor in the mid-Michigan area to complete distribution for the entire state of Michigan.
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5.1.2012	Eggland's Best, LLC is a new company which is a joint venture between Eggland's Best Inc. and Land O' Lakes, Inc.
5.1.2012	Cocoa, although grown outside the U.S., is an essential ingredient for products manufactured and sold in the U.S., and is directly responsible for nearly 70,000 American jobs.
5.1.2012	P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. expects to go private in a $1.1 billion deal with Centerbridge Partners.
4.30.2012	According to the United States Department of Labor Statistics, employment of Agricultural and Food Scientists could potentially grow by as much as 16% starting in 2008 through 2018. This growth is faster than most other occupations.
4.30.2012	Horizon Milling's investment in their Saginaw, Texas mill is designed to enhance the mill's capabilities.
4.30.2012	By the end of 2014, all existing Kashi® GOLEAN® cereals and Kashi® Chewy Granola Bars—representing Kashi's biggest offerings—will be Non-GMO Project Verified.
4.30.2012	The Restaurant Performance Index is based on the responses to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Industry Tracking Survey.
4.27.2012	The Meat House has future plans to grow to a total of 200 locations in the next five years.
4.27.2012	Family owned Anderson's leads Western New York restaurants in educating their patrons on the sources of the meals they are eating.
4.26.2012	Jon Davis testified in a hearing today on milk supply limits during one of several hearings that the House Agriculture Committee is holding in Washington, D.C., in advance of the 2012 Farm Bill.
4.26.2012	Popeyes announced the awards at their 40th Anniversary celebration which was held in New Orleans.
4.26.2012	Carrols Restaurant Group spins-off Fiesta Restaurant Group, making way for the purchase of 278 additional Burger King restaurants.
4.26.2012	Meijer has begun to work with its suppliers to ensure they meet expected certification levels.
4.26.2012	Togo's executive team will host the event in Portland, Oregon on May 3.
4.26.2012	Giant Eagle's new "green" supermarket is expected to bring about 250 new jobs to the Cleveland, Ohio area.
4.25.2012	The star of Food Network's "Big Daddy's House" works with Tyson to help end hunger in his home state of New Jersey.
4.25.2012	VuQo buys El Coco Wine which has been in the business for 10 years specializing in flavored Lambanog in the Philippines.
4.25.2012	Chicago based Yumz plans to add 25 Chicagoland locations over the next two years and 75 locations in other U.S. markets.
4.23.2012	According to The Organic Trade Association, "With 94 percent of organic operations nationwide planning to maintain or increase employment in 2012, the organic sector will continue to fuel jobs, rural economies and consumer choice."
4.23.2012	Food and beverage service, manufacturers and restaurants are focusing on environmental issues on a daily basis. With growing frequency, environmentally focused companies are using April 22 (Earth Day) to promote their efforts.
4.23.2012	As part of its long-term growth plans in the Charlotte market, Chobani plans to expand its current sales force from 17 to approximately 60 positions by the end of 2013.
4.20.2012	Kraft Foods takes steps to lead Europe's single-serve coffee market by signing the second largest UK coffee retailer to a Tassimo deal.
4.20.2012	USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service developed the Regional Food Hub Resource Guide in partnership with the Wallace Center at Winrock International, the National Good Food Network, the National Association of Produce Market Managers and the Project for Public Spaces.
4.19.2012	Eleven food and beverage companies make the 2012 Best Corporate Citizens List ranked by CR Magazine.
4.17.2012	ConAgra Foods has agreed to acquire Odom's Tennessee Pride including its facilities in Arkansas and Tennessee and its roughly 750 employees.
4.17.2012	Pulse will be distributed into Washington State by Corwin Beverage Company.
4.17.2012	Reeds's Soda signs agreement with Golden Beverage Company to distribute throughout Utah.
4.17.2012	Unseasonably high milk production has necessitated the need to remind members of the supply management program and the possibility of penalties,” said California Dairies CEO, Andrei Mikhalevsky.
4.16.2012	B&G Foods hopes to attract consumers to their season mixes with the familiar brand name Crock-Pot®.
4.13.2012	Country Pure Foods buys Cal-Tex. Plans are to continue operations with Gary Van Liew, Cal-Tex's current CEO serving as Vice Chairman of the combined company.
4.13.2012	Huddle House expects expanding their restaurants into the Pilot Travel Centers will provide joint traffic flow.
4.13.2012	The FDA's newly introduced guidance #s 209 and 213, related to the use of antibiotics on animals bread for food consumption.
4.13.2012	Tree House Foods purchases the majority of assets of Naturally Fresh.
4.12.2012	Background checks are a growing part of the applicant screening process for hiring new employees. Find out what's involved and why employers are relying on third-party services to get the job done.
4.11.2012	Joyce Foods earns a certification from Global Animal Partnership's 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating program.
4.11.2012	Franchise Direct ranks the top franchise businesses and finds nearly one third food and beverage related.
4.11.2012	Flowers Foods acquired the soon to be expanded Oxford bakery through its 2011 acquisition of Tasty Baking.
4.10.2012	Quantum Foods opens an innovation center designed to develop, customize and process proteins in ways that meet customers' exact specifications.
4.10.2012	Sara Lee purchased Expresso.Coffee which operates more than 1,000 selling points in the 19-million consumer São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro regions.
4.10.2012	Hormel rates suppliers over a 12-month period and requires an index score of 92 to qualify for the Spirit of Excellence Award.
4.10.2012	Arkansas based Glidewell Distributing is about to complete construction on a 20,000 cubit-foot walk-in freezer that is expected to have a positive impact on the local community.
4.10.2012	Corner Bakery Cafe plans to open five locations starting in early 2013. The company expects to add 100 jobs to the local economy.
4.10.2012	DAVIDsTEA receives $14 million (CAD) minority investment and announces part of the funds will be used to establish a United States headquarters.
4.9.2012	Jim S. Herr, who founded his snack food business in 1946, died April 5, 2012.
4.4.2012	Del Taco expects to open 10 locations in the Charleston area of South Carolina.
4.4.2012	Baristas Coffee announces agreement with Calip Dairies to produce and distribute a Baristas Ice Cream line.
4.4.2012	Reed's signs Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan distribution agreement.
4.4.2012	Susan Considine wins FoodAndBeveragePeople.com's Food Safety Summit Contest.
4.3.2012	The purchase, which is subject to approval by European authorities, is expected to close in the second quarter of this year.
4.3.2012	Sports Business Journal honored Steve Dominguez for leading a 13 percent increase in per capita spending at Safeco field.
4.1.2012	F. Korbel & Bros. considering sale of part of its portfolio in order to focus on the company's champagne and brandy business.
3.30.2012	Part of the good news - for the fifth consecutive month, restaurant operators reported higher expectations for staffing levels in the months ahead.
3.30.2012	On April 22, Whole Foods will no longer offer Atlantic halibut, grey sole, skate, and other types of fish. Whole Foods Market’s fishmongers will help recommend alternatives.
3.29.2012	Great illustration of the growing influence of "mommy bloggers." Shared with permission from inforgraphicsArchive.com.
3.29.2012	The expansion of Dunkin’ Donuts in the Dallas/Fort Worth area is part of the Company’s goal to more than double its footprint of 7,000 restaurants in the U.S. over the next 20 years.
3.29.2012	In addition to his work for Sodexo establishing its Government Affairs department, Reginald Gilliam had a Harvard Law School degree, an academic and political career.
3.29.2012	The Nautifish brand was established in 2009 to offer quality seafood and foster a greter awareness of the sustainability issues that affect oceans.
3.29.2012	About the purchase, Co-Chairman and C.E.O. Hank Meijer says, "As Meijer continues to grow, it's crucial we invest in the operations that will help us keep our promise of higher standards and lower prices to our customers. Expanding into dairy operations will do just that."
3.28.2012	Togo's Chairman and CEO says "For Togo's to remain competitive in the marketplace as one of the best sandwich franchise opportunities, we need a results-focused training program..."
3.28.2012	The 268 Food Lion locations delivering the new brand strategy as of today are the first step in attracting additional customers to their stores.
3.28.2012	Del Taco has opened seven Texas locations in the last year and a half.
3.28.2012	“We have a terrific brand support by a highly talented people that will take D’s to new levels of success in the coming year,” Phil Greifeld, Captain D's CEO said.
3.28.2012	Bob Yates, CEO of Pulse says sales of Cabana™ 100% Natural Lemonade are going very well."
3.27.2012	Established in 2006, the farms include Country Lane, Mayfield, and Valley Falls Dairies which together employ 45 people in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
3.26.2012	Started by Harry Saval in 1932, the company is now run by Paul Saval and employs over 200 people in various Maryland cities.
3.26.2012	The consortium is most concerned about the European Commission which been attempting to insert naming restrictions within free trade agreements, as seen in current negotiations with several Western Hemisphere and Asian countries.
3.26.2012	According to the companys CEO, the restaurant groups' team members have also taken the "No Kid Hungry Pledge."
3.23.2012	“We have watched with great interest as Krystal has continued to develop quality products, offer outstanding customer service, and maintain brand dominance through the recession,” said Michael Klump, Founder and President of Argonne.
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3.23.2012	According to noted animal welfare expert, Dr. Temple Grandin, “Wendy’s has a very effective auditing program to confirm animal welfare standards are routinely followed throughout North America.”
3.22.2012	On the occasion of the 20th annual World Water Day, Coca-Cola releases the progress it has made in its water stewardship journey through its fifth annual Global Water Stewardship and Replenish Report.
3.22.2012	Register to win a 3-day pass to the Food Safety Summit in Washington D.C.
3.21.2012	Employees help create the name Modelez International which will be the name for the global snacks portion of what is now Kraft Foods.
3.21.2012	The United Nations will celebrate World Water Day on March 22. Nestle highlights its efforts to ensure the north american waters are safe.
3.21.2012	“Doing our part to end child hunger in America has been our focus for 20 years, and I see our employee passion and commitment to this cause growing stronger each year,” said Kori Reed, Vice President, Cause, and the ConAgra Foods Foundation.
3.21.2012	Don Julio Gonzalez Estrada died on March 20, 2012, but his Tequila Don Julio brand will continue through Diageo Global.
3.20.2012	The show is being held April 25 and 26 at the Highlands County Fair Convention Center in Sebring, Florida.
3.19.2012	Starbucks moves forward with securing a relevant footprint in the $3.4 billion juice category.
3.19.2012	The Walmart Supplier of the Year award recognizes Hormel Foods for a track record of successful innovation and years of consistent growth.
3.19.2012	Jamba Juice will be filling its expected summer season job openings starting with a national hiring day for the company.
3.19.2012	This new coffee drive-thru concept will serve as a learning lab for the brand as it evolves its retail presence to meet the growing demand for premium coffee on-the-go.
3.16.2012	Find out which U.S. based food and beverage companies made the list of 2012 list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies Ranking™.
3.16.2012	CUPS is a new franchise opportunity backed by one of the largest franchise operators in the United States.
3.15.2012	The funding is available through a franchisee lending program agreement between Togo’s Eateries, Franchise America Finance™ (FAF) and The Bancorp Bank.
3.14.2012	Avanzar Sales and Distribution and Energized are the two emerging brand distributors who will be representing Pulse across Southern California.
3.14.2012	The name D.E. Master Blenders 1753 stems from one of Sara Lee’s leading European coffee brands, Douwe Egberts, which was established in 1753.
3.13.2012	McDonald's received over 400 submissions for their 2012 "Best of Sustainable Supply Chain" awards.
3.12.2012	About the Golden Corral sale President and CEO, Craig F. Maier commented, "We are pleased with the conclusion of our review of strategic alternatives for our Golden Corral business segment and believe this outcome will enhance shareholder value."
3.12.2012	Bell-Carter Foods is the largest table olive producer in the United States.
3.12.2012	Rock & Brews, a new restaurant venture will be opening on April 3 with a celebration hosted by founders Gene Simmons, Michael Zislis and DAve Furano.
3.12.2012	QSR Services expects ther first Dunkin' Donuts restaurant to open in 2013 wth the remainder opening by 2017.
3.12.2012	The Bristol Bay salmon fishery is the economic engine for the region, generating $318 to $573 million in annual revenue, and roughly 10,000 jobs.
3.12.2012	SUPERVALU will adopt Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification for the company’s aquaculture procurement policy.
3.11.2012	The transaction, which is expected to close in Q2, 2012, will create a combined company operating 139 stores under the Sprouts Farmers Market name and will have approximately 10,000 employees.
3.9.2012	Cooperatives make up an important part of the food industry and are critical business structures in food manufacturing, distribution, retailing and agri-business.
3.9.2012	Of the donation, Julie H. Craven, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Hormel Foods said “We hope this donation will help to feed those in need.”
3.8.2012	The switch to cage-free eggs is one of several actions that Snyder's-Lance has taken in regard to products and practices that reduce negative effects on the environment.
3.8.2012	According to Keith Decker, President and CEO of High Liner Foods (USA), “This new organization and brand positioning gives High Liner Foods a simpler and more efficient leadership sales and marketing platform to deliver superior service and value to our customers.”
3.7.2012	Hy-Vee ranks abong the top 20 supermarket chains and is the second-largest employee-owned company in the United States.
3.7.2012	Restaurant data regularly analyzed allows Avero to help clients to objectively identify and work with underperforming servers.
3.7.2012	Chicken farms in China, double shifts in Brazil and domestic reinvestment were part of Tyson's presentation at the Goldman Sachs Annual Agricultural Biotech Forum.
3.7.2012	CiCi’s Pizza is actively seeking multi-unit and single-unit operators to grow in Southern California, the Mid-Atlantic, the Northeast and South Florida, as well as select cities in Texas and other regions across the U.S.
3.5.2012	Groundbreaking for the Tipp City, Ohio plant to happen in April with operations to begin late in 2013.
3.5.2012	The safe driving awards banquet is Stater Bros.' way of showing how important and valuable the drivers safety records are for the company and the community.
3.5.2012	The company celebrates its Founder's Day on March 5 coinciding with the founder's birthday.
3.2.2012	New for the 2012 International Restaurant and Food Service Show is the 2012 "Front of the House Experience."
3.2.2012	According to the information released today, the Sara Lee spin-off is expected to be completed by the end of June, 2012.
3.1.2012	The improvements at the Dakota City, Nebraska facility will include state-of-the-art processes and technology designed to benefit animal handling, food safety, meat quality and workplace safety.
3.1.2012	Volunteerism has become a tradition at Anheuser-Busch's annual sales convention, which was held this year in New Orleans.
2.29.2012	Gregory Blakey, CEO of Snopac said the following about the company's sale to Icicle, "While we take a lot of pride in being one of the last independent, family-owned processors in Alaska, we know that a combination with Icicle is the best long term solution for our employees and fleet."
2.29.2012	UFood and their recently announced partner Euro Café expect to attract military veterans to their new "mobile cafe" franchise.
2.29.2012	Food Should Taste Good has grown to become one of the largest natural snack brands in the U.S.
2.29.2012	Temkin Group study based on a Januray, 2012 survey of 10,000 United States consumers.
2.28.2012	Bottom Dollar Food expects to create more than 300 jobs in New Jersey with their new store openings.
2.27.2012	Bar Louie will be hiring managers, supervisors, front and back of the house candidates at their job fair this week.
2.27.2012	Burger 21 is currently growing in central Florida but the company will be considered in other markets nationwide.
2.27.2012	BurgerFi currently operates three locations in Florida and has plans to open two dozen additional restaurants in California, Texas, Ohio and Connecticut.
2.27.2012	The company's President, Kenny Moore said, "We’re positioned to go into this year with a new name, a fresh start and ambitious plans for growth."
2.27.2012	Campbell "Healthy Lifestyle Award" winners receive cash, recognition and Campbell's products from their healthy choices product lines.
2.24.2012	General Mills' employee volunteers use their expertise to help African food processors produce high-quality, nutritious and safe food.
2.24.2012	Mack Phillips, site director at the Henderson plant said Mars' "goal is that every business decision we make will have a positive effect on people and the planet through our performance. This project achieves all three.”
2.24.2012	Steven Chase, the President of Old World Sausage Factory learned the food business from his grandfather, Leonard Pines, former President of Hebrew National.
2.23.2012	The extensive list of new products Kellogg is distributing through supermarkets around the country range from their cereal line to their frozen food products.
2.22.2012	Privately held European Imports was founded in 1978 by Seymour Binstein as a cheese importer.
2.22.2012	New hotel and restaurant matchmaking website allows for restauranteurs to enter their concepts for consideration in Hilton hotels.
2.22.2012	Reed's Soda, having recently secured distribution for their beverages in Northern Michigan, announces Canada Dry Bottling of Lansing will be their distributor for the Southeastern portion of the state.
2.22.2012	The Food Safety Summit will be held in Washington, D.C. April 17 through April 19 at the D.C. Convention Center.
2.22.2012	Campbell Soup President and CEO, Denise Morrison, outlines the company's extensive plans at the CAGNY conference.
2.21.2012	The research and development center project is explected to be completed in the fourth quarter, 2012.
2.20.2012	Scarborough, Maine will be welcoming a new Red Robin Gourmet Burgers in March. The restaurant has announced it will be hiring over 140 people in time for its opening.
2.19.2012	Food safety expert and SVP at US Foods shared his considerable insights on food safety at a conference in Orlando, Florida. If you missed the Orlando conference, there is a food safety summit that will be held in Washington, D.C. April 17 to 19.
2.16.2012	True Food Kitchen currently has two restaurants in Arizona and two in California and plans to open two additional locations in 2012.
2.16.2012	Stater Bros. was founded in 1936 and is he largest privately owned supermarket chain in Southern California with over 18,000 employees.
2.16.2012	In 2011, grants designed to get farmers and ranchers off to a productive start have supported training for more than 10,000 beginners.
2.16.2012	In a prime corner location on 49th and Broadway, the heart of Times Square, caffebene opens its first U.S. cafe with the goal of recreating the success the chain has had in their native Korea.
2.15.2012	The U.S. and EU partnership allows for streamlined access to each other's markets.
2.15.2012	Griffin Beverage Company was founded in 1967 and serves nearly half of Michigan.
2.15.2012	Kellogg expects to be the proud parent of Pringle's and the new employer of the chip company's 1,700 employees sometime this summer.
2.14.2012	Kroger facilities included in the agreement are located in Kansas, Texas, Tennessee, Indiana and Michigan.
2.14.2012	Chesapeake Bay Roasting expands to Whole Foods markets.
2.14.2012	Zinburger's expansion plans with Fox Restaurant Concepts are being finalized.
2.14.2012	In addition to their recent pledge to hire veterans and their spouses, Sodexo supports veteran efforts such as the Marine Corps Community Services Youth Sports Association.
2.13.2012	Hostess management continues to fuel union members' frustrations.
2.13.2012	In addition to increasing production, Anheuser-Busch expects the expansion to create at least 20 jobs at the facility.
2.13.2012	SUPERVALU expects that a single, recognizable brand name will help create efficiencies in advertising and marketing both locally and nationally.
2.13.2012	Packaged Facts releases their detailed report on the growth of coffee and tea sales through food service companies.
2.13.2012	Zach Soolman, Gorton's Director of Consumer Marketing wants "the Hispanic community to recognize Gorton's as a resource for providing families a wide range of delicious, nutritious seafood meals."
2.12.2012	In just over one year, the FDA has made progress on a number of regulatory goals related to The Food Safety Moderization Act. Here's the basics of what your company should know.
2.9.2012	Trader Joes and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers sign a "Fair Food" agreement which advances the human rights of farmworkers as well as Florida tomato growers.
2.9.2012	Just BARE chicken takes small steps to garner certification from the American Humane Association.
2.9.2012	PepsiCo releases its 2012 plans which outlines workforce reductions which translate to roughly 8,700 positions elimated globally. The workforce reductions had been rumored over the last few weeks.
2.8.2012	Diamond Foods' Board of Directors took dramatic steps to repair the damage caused by material weaknesses in the Company's internal financial reporting.
2.8.2012	Peapod by GIANT is taking advantage of the growing use of smart phones and tablet devices to help shoppers buy groceries when its convenient for them.
2.7.2012	McCormick's first retail location will be located steps away from the company's original plant and headquarters that called Baltimore home between 1920 and 1989.
2.7.2012	While the company is reducing its workforce by 800, some of th positions impacted are currently vacant.
2.6.2012	Nestle says there is some consolidation due to the move but the team holding positions that are needed in Solon are being asked to explore the greater Cleveland area.
2.6.2012	Doritos annual crash the Super Bowl contest yields two of the best commercials of the evening.
2.6.2012	Ralcorp announces the completion of its cereal spin-off that has been described in detail over the last four months.
2.6.2012	MillerCoors' Tenth and Blake division purchases their way into a leadership position in the hard cider category.
2.6.2012	California's Proposition 2 related to standards for confining farm animals. Eggology is the first egg processor to make the grade -- 3 years ahead of the state's deadline.
2.6.2012	Chick-fil-A's extensive efforts in 2011 will generate nearly 7,000 new job opportunities in 2012.
2.4.2012	News Kernels is a free news service to subscribers.
2.4.2012	Recapping an informative evening with leaders in the sustainable food movement.
2.2.2012	The TEMCO expansion is expected to help the companies meet global demand for exported grains, oilseeds and wheat to Asia-Pacific markets.
2.2.2012	Twelve facilities in North America are among the Kraft factories that have achieved zero-waste-to-landfill status.
2.1.2012	Wente Family Estates has a long history of award winning wine and history making business initiatives.
2.1.2012	Hershey promises to improve its cocoa sourcing efforts after international labor organizations call the company out on its practices.
2.1.2012	Industry expert Deb Calvert makes the case for making time for training and development.
2.1.2012	Organic foods makes its first showing at Super Bowl concessions thanks to an agreement between Centerplate, Farm Aid and John Mellencamp.
1.31.2012	SGF's new process is known as the "Fast Precipitation Process."
1.31.2012	DePaul Industries won the award for their HOW program.
1.31.2012	The DDBRCF wil be distributed among food banks in Boston, Massachussets, Philadelphia, Tennessee, Cleveland, Chicago, Albuquerque and Los Angeles.
1.30.2012	Pizza Hut is expending a record day of sales on Super Bowl Sunday and planning to use 1,200 tons of dough to accomodate the 2 million pizzas they expect t sell.
1.30.2012	UFood Chairman and CEO George Naddaff expects the "co-branded concept ... will bring the best of both worlds to travelers..."
1.27.2012	James D. White, the CEO of Jamba Juice speaks with Black Enterprise about leadership and the story behind Jamba's positioning for future success.
1.27.2012	New Jersey area regional grocery store chain, Kings Food Markets, takes steps to keep up with consumers' growing demands.
1.26.2012	Food and beverage marketers in the company of 2,800 exhibitors at the upcoming New York International Gift Fair.
1.26.2012	Polar Bears "take over" the official @CocaCola Twitter account on Super Bowl Sunday. Since animators will be stationed in New York City, our NJ editors believe the bears should be Giant fans.
1.26.2012	Hostess Brands filed a motion on Wednesday rejecting the collective bargaining agreements with its major unions including The International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
1.26.2012	US Foods commits to the process of certification for all of their distribution facilities across the U.S. Jorge Hernandez, the company's SVP of Food Safety and Quality Assurance says "nothing is more important..."
1.25.2012	Sierra Nevada's eastern brewery site, which expects to be operational by 2014, will employ roughly 90 works.
1.25.2012	Food marketers across the country are gearing up for Super Bowl XLVI which will be played on February 5. With nealy $700 million spent on snacks alone, game day is big business for the food and beverage industry.
1.25.2012	KAH® Tequila's marketing investment comes after the company added production capacity to meet Drinks Americas back orders.
1.24.2012	Sysco offers the lastest app for iPhones and iPads.
1.24.2012	US Foods initiatives to reduce fuel use has helped the company avoid 22,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.
1.24.2012	The Campbell Soup Foundation Community Awards are dedicated to making the city of Camden, New Jersey a better place to live and work.
1.24.2012	Bruss expects hiring for the Jacksonville Meat cutting plant wil begin by mid-2012.
1.23.2012	Dr. James Keen at University of Nebraska at Lincoln will lead a team of researchers across multiple institutions, in research hoping to improve risk management and assessment of eight strains of STEC in beef.
1.23.2012	Franchisee Hojeij Branded Foods will own and manage the UFood Grills Salt Lake City Airport's locations.
1.23.2012	Superior Farms, North America's largest processor and marketer of lamb, is working to expand their relationships on the East Coast.
1.23.2012	Starbucks rolls out its evening day-part concept to select Atlanta, California and Chicago locations.
1.20.2012	The Seatrade team expects joining the AHI family will provide incremental value for their employees, harvesters and customers.
1.20.2012	We ask three respected human resources professionals if job titles like "Hooters Girl" is appropriate for a resume
1.20.2012	In a press release announcing the ribbon cutting, Origin Food Group General Manager Don Greenlee said, "We're thrilled to offer früsh to the marketplace... And I have to admit, creating these jobs for Iredell County is putting a smile on all of our faces here at Origin."
1.20.2012	Interested parties should note a 90 day comment period will begin shortly.
1.19.2012	According to Walter Robb, co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, "Our Team Members are the heart and soul of this company: that's our not-so-secret sauce." Among the noted workplace policies which General Mills was recognized for, was their leadership training, skill development and Great Manager initiative.
1.18.2012	Fair Trade USA has made the full draft of the clarified policies open for 60 days of public comment and can be viewed online.
1.18.2012	In honor of National Soup Month, Bertolli Meal Soup has created the "Ladles of Love" program.
1.18.2012	The Food Institute plans a 90 minute webinar related to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) featuring Robert Hahn, Jolyda Sain and Dr. Purnendu C. Vasavada.
1.18.2012	Divisions of long-time supporters of Feeding America, Cargill and Kroger, join together to donate over 180,000 two-pound bags of flour.
1.18.2012	Of the agreement, RNDC Florida head of marketing, Bill Wickham, said "we anticipate that KAH® will be an important factor in the growing tequila category in Florida and are happy to join with Drinks Americas in bringing it to market."
1.17.2012	Kraft Foods originally outlined plans for the separation of their grocery and snack businesses in August.
1.17.2012	According to Gary Rodkin, CEO of ConAgra Foods, the acuisition of Del Monte Canada "will grow our position in North American tomato products, expand our vegetable product line and add packaged fruit and fruit snacks to our portfolio.”
1.17.2012	Ralcorp announced the final stock details related to their spinoff of the Post cereal division. After Februrary 3, 2012, Post Holdings, Inc. will be trading as NYSE: POST.
1.16.2012	Just Born, Inc. maker of candy brands including Peeps, Mike & Ike and Teenee Beanee, opens shop at the Mall of America in Minnesota.
1.16.2012	Evins vision and simple misison statement of "pleasing people," lead to a easily recognized restaurant brand that today employs 67,000.
1.13.2012	Sonoma team members were brought on board to ensure uniterrupted, quality service for customers.
1.13.2012	The Produce Marketing Association's $900,000 contribution will be direced to funding research.
1.13.2012	The funding has been earmarked to engage more farmers and ranchers in water quality improvement efforts.
1.13.2012	Delhaize America outlines the changes underway for their Food Lion, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food stores.
1.12.2012	Cargill indicates training and onsite safety improvements instrumental in achieving these results.
1.12.2012	Capital investments and tax incentives are helping to keep the food and beverage industry growing, but the stories can get lost by the national news media as they chase presidential candidates across the country.
1.11.2012	Archer Daniels Midland hopes that early retirement incentives for U.S. employees will help it achieve its goal of reducing their global workforce by 3%.
1.11.2012	Feeding America-led Texas hunger programs received a new $100,000 grant to support food banks in San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley, Laredo and Odessa.
1.11.2012	Hostess Brands' bankruptcy filing points to labor related costs as key challenges for their business.
1.10.2012	Land O'Lakes President and CEO, Chris Policinski, said the recognition reflects the company's rich history of innovation and consumer confidence in Land O'Lakes products.
1.10.2012	Smoothie King works to stregnthen its brands' identity with healthy food choices and weight loss.
1.10.2012	TCBY announces frozen Greek yogurt to appear in stores starting in April.
1.10.2012	Fast growing frozen yogurt franchise, Yogurtini, opens in Ozark-Nixa, Missouri.
1.10.2012	DairiConcepts commitment to food safety and quality is reinforced through the SQF programs.
1.10.2012	VooDoo BBQ's expansion plans include adding home office staff to support their franchisees.
1.9.2012	The launch of the new signature store will include the debut of a new menu item - "The Signature Steakburger™."
1.9.2012	Land O'Frost exects the Blimpie brand to drive sales of make at home sandwich kits.
1.9.2012	According to Friendly's Chairman and CEO, Harsha V. Agadi, the company is now "better capitalized company, more able to compete in the casual family restaurant sector..."
1.9.2012	Mullen succeeds Ames Scullen O'Haire as the agency of record.
1.9.2012	UFood is moving forward with construction for its first of three restaurants serving the military at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.
1.9.2012	All of Deep Foods product offerings will include the AVA-certified logo.
1.9.2012	The flagship store will also house the company's corporate offices.
1.9.2012	Bother and sister franchisee team, Lori Kelderman High and Jeff Kelderman sign up to open eight new restuarants in the Des Moines area over the next four years.
1.9.2012	JBT announces cost reductions, including a workforce reduction within its FoodTech segment.
1.9.2012	Responding to the trend for wanting healthier choices for kids, Chick-fil-A enlists Buddy Fruits for their kids menus in over 1500 locations.
1.5.2012	Doug Weekes, VP Beverages for Kraft Foods says the deal is the "perfect marriage of our iconic brands and SodaStream's breakthrough technology.
1.5.2012	In announcing the incentive program, Papa John's Founder, Chairman and CEO said the "brand is poised for continued growth in 2012."
1.5.2012	GIANT expects the sale to close within the first half of 2012.
1.5.2012	Cargill announces a $20 million modernization effort for its Cedar Rapids plant, but says it will shut down its Des Moines soy crush plant in February.
1.5.2012	Under Vernon's leadership, Wingstop has signed franchise agreements resulting in more than 150 new restaurant openings in the U.S. and 120 new openings in Mexico.
1.5.2012	The California Strawberry Commission represents 600 growers, shippers and processors of the region's important produce.
1.5.2012	Tyson's expansion plan in Fayetteville, Ark. include additional manufacturing jobs for up to 60 employees.
1.4.2012	IHOP is once again using National Pancake Day to raise $2.7 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities.
1.4.2012	David Kaiser's career spans over twenty years. He has worked throughout the quick serve restaurant (QSR) industry.
1.4.2012	Reed's CEO and founder, Chris Reed is enthusiastic about the program's abillity to accelerate growth for his distinct line of beverages.
1.4.2012	General Mills awared LEED Gold certification for its expansion at its Albuquerque, N.M. facility. The company's importance to the community brought the Governor to the event.
1.4.2012	Tom Schlafly, Co-Founder and President of Schlafly Beer, finds investors who are both interested in his business and in the St. Louis market.
1.4.2012	Blue Plate caterers out of Chicago announce their efforts in sustainability has yielded them green certification.
1.3.2012	Sara Lee hits the New Year with yet another move to build its CoffeeCo business, even before the company exists.
1.3.2012	Landry's completes the cash tender offer for McCormick & Schmick's which was set into motion in November.
1.3.2012	Changes in wage requirements push employers in many states to pay more than $7.25 per hour as required by the federal government. The changes just in effect push workers in Washington to over $9 per hour.
1.3.2012	Know someone considering a restaurant franchise? Your referral could be worth $10,000.
1.3.2012	The timing is right for the NRFSP to create increased expectations around food safety assessment and education.
1.3.2012	Bill Vitner, Chairman and CEO of C.J. Vitner Co., said in a press release that "Snak King has been at the forefront of our industry in quality and innovation, and we are delighted to have joined their team."
1.3.2012	The J.M. Smucker Company welcomed 475 new employees to their family today after they purchased the majority of Sara Lee Corp.'s coffee service business.
1.3.2012	Caribou Coffee is the first major U.S. coffeehouse to source its beans from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms.
1.2.2012	DOLE designed a float for the Rose Parade and took home top honors for the second year in a row.
1.2.2012	Remember Astro Pops? Garvey Nut & Candy Selected to re-introduce Astro Pops and other candy brands for Leaf Brands, LLC.
12.28.2011	Andrew Schmitt, Quality Control Supervisor for Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery, says the company "continually evaluate operations to ensure a quality product that exceeds our consumers’ expectations and this certification reinforces that high standard.”
12.27.2011	Travis Boersma, co-founder of Dutch Bros. Coffee says "our franchisees and customers are very committed to supporting local organizations, and we're thankful for their eagerness to give back."
12.26.2011	The busiest recruitment departments in the food and beverage industry is determined by the number of job postings FoodAndBeveragePeople.com published in the fourth quarter of 2011.
12.23.2011	Ralcorp's planned separation from its cereal business, originally planned to be completed by the end of this year, is now expected to be completed at the end of January, 2012.
12.23.2011	Quiznos thanks franchise owners, employees and vendors for their support during their debt restructuring.
12.22.2011	The exclusive contract is effective March 1, 2012.
12.21.2011	SSI's 65 unit Grandy's sold for $6 million, while 50+ unit Souper Salad sold for a reported $3.65 million.
12.21.2011	Kroger mid-Michigan union workers' new contract runs through 2014.
12.21.2011	New World Pasta, the largest branded pasta manufacturer in North America, says the purchase for the two brands is in line with their strategic objectives.
12.21.2011	Denny's VP of Global Development says the company is "positioned to accelerate our domestic development and seize valuable market share."
12.20.2011	Ron Pullen of CZP Management is the franchisee who is thrilled the Omaha community has embraced his Fuddruckers franchise.
12.20.2011	Chobani's CEO and Founder, Hamdi Ulukaya, thanked a dedicated team and especially Chobani fans for helping make a west coast plant a necessity.
12.20.2011	Representatives from 144 Southern California schools were presented with $1,000 awards a the Superior Grocers store in Montebello, California.
12.19.2011	Once the transaction is concluded, Winn-Dixie will become a privately-held, wholly owned subsidiary of BI-LO. It's commoon stock will cease trading on NASDAQ.
12.19.2011	Weis Markets raised the $100,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project with the help of its customers.
12.16.2011	Joel Conner, who had previously announced the sale of the company, without disclosing the buyer, said "...This transaction is a clear endorsement of the strength of our dedicated management team and the strength of our market position."
12.14.2011	Brinker International awards the Norman Brinker Cup, named for late restaurant industry icon and company namesake, Norman Brinker.
12.14.2011	Cooper's first application in the restaurant industry was for a bus boy position in Tampa. Thirty-seven years later, he's being recognized as the top restauranteur in Florida.
12.13.2011	Smithfield Foods to host Twitter event to bring attention to world hunger and their new sustainability website.
12.13.2011	Baristas will be opening its first location in February, 2012.
12.13.2011	M. Slavin spokesperson, Cindy Slavin said the following about moving forward. "We have a new business model which is leaner, focused and as reported we are once again profitable..."
12.12.2011	Diamond Foods moves forward with audit which is keeping the company from finalizing its purchase of the Pringles snack business from P&G.
12.12.2011	Sara Lee continues to release details of its organization post their planned split into a pure-play coffee company and the North American Meats company that has yet to be named.
12.12.2011	US Foods sets a tremendous corporate example for "save-a-watt" technology and energy consumption reduction.
12.12.2011	Robin Connell, Sustainability Programs Manager for Del Monte Foods, says "...we will improve our ability to analyze and forecast our reliance on critical environmental resources..."
12.9.2011	Bruce Monte, Senior Director, PepsiCo Health and Welfare Benefits says “This is a great example of the distinctive programs we provide ... designed to help our employees and their families live healthier lives and ensure a high level of workforce support, which — in turn — helps PepsiCo to be a successful company.”
12.9.2011	HRC's best places to work list is part of the organization's mission to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender citizens of the United States.
12.9.2011	USDA selects universities in 13 states to address a broad range of food safety issues.
12.9.2011	US Foods Reno Division President, Bill Engle says "Our employees truly enjoy participating in this food drive and helping to improve the lives of Reno residents and families."
12.8.2011	Costa-Rica recognized the Dole division which operates in their country for its contributions to the community through workforce relations programs.
12.8.2011	"Jeno" Paulucci, founder of brands including Michelina's frozen entrees, Jeno's Pizza Rolls and Chun King Foods, leaves a legacy of lives touched after passing away on Thanksgiving day, 2011.
12.8.2011	Niman Ranch works with farmers to ensure specific sustainable and humane protocols, developed by noted Colorado State University professor, Temple Grandin, Ph.D., are adhered to.
12.8.2011	Turbana has been contributing to the development of the Uraba, Colombia region for over 25 years.
12.7.2011	Hormel's $3,000 donation to the Helping Hands Food Pantry is in addition to the hundreds of thousands of dollars the company has committed to end hunger in 2011.
12.5.2011	The U.S. Department of Labor has reoganized to improve their performance. This means improvements within the OFCCP. If you haven't recently reviewed your OFCCP procedures, now is the time.
12.5.2011	Cilantro, cinnamon, Boursin cheese and chives are part of the infused flavor roll out planned by Twisted butter.
12.5.2011	Wegmans Newton store will be its second location in Massachusetts.
12.4.2011	B & G Foods President & CEO, David L. Wenner, said he is "pleased to add these six (Unilever) brands to the B & G Foods Portfolio.
12.2.2011	ConAgra announces the completion of the purchase of the National Pretzel Company. 700 Pennsy and Cali employees now work for Nebraska-based ConAgra.
12.2.2011	Cargill's reduction in workfoce will impact up to 2,000 people globally.
12.1.2011	Coda Coffee co-founders, Tim and Tommy Thwaites, formalizes a practice they've been performing for nearly two years.
12.1.2011	Kerry Group officially the proud owner of the company formerly named Cargill Flavor Systems. 700 Cargill employees will be Kerry employees.
12.1.2011	170 Wendy's back-office employees have been asked to relocate to Ohio, from their current office space in the Atlanta suburb of Sandy Springs.
12.1.2011	Cattlemen unite under Veriprime effort to protect cattle and eliminate E. coli from beef products.
12.1.2011	Find out which food and beverage industry leaders were ranked #s 5,7,9,13,22 and 45.
12.1.2011	US Foods announces the opening of its most recent facilities upgrade. The company's Albuquerque, N.M. distribution center has been expanded to 135,000 square feet which will leave room to add staff in the coming years.
12.1.2011	Donnie Smith, president and CEO of Tyson Foods said, “We’re encouraging people across the nation, including our own team members, to step forward and get involved in the fight against hunger.”
11.30.2011	Portland, Oregon fans of Kettleman Bagel Comany were disheartened to hear the company had been sold to Einstein Noah Restaurant Group.
11.30.2011	A&P Supermarket Workers aggree to a deal to help the grocery chain save 36,000 jobs.
11.29.2011	We found 103 food and beverage executives in the Emerging Leaders: Tomorrow's CEOs research just released by THIS WEEK magazine.
11.29.2011	Chiquita Brands will be moving its corporate headquaters before the end of 2012. Charlotte, North Carolina "provided the most compelling economic opportunity..." according to Fernando Aquirre, the company's Chairman and CEO.
11.28.2011	While raw coffee prices are expected to decline, consumption is expected to increase.
11.28.2011	Horizon Milling, a joint venture between Cargill and CHS Inc. announces 20 years without a single lost-time incident.
11.28.2011	Latino pizza brand, Pizza Patrón announces plans to open 20 stores in the Fresno area, where Latinos make up roughly half the population.
11.25.2011	US Foods holds forum to help colleges respond to gluten-free dietary trends.
11.22.2011	ADM began contributing to Jobs for America in 1994 and has donated over $1.2 million to the organization since then.
11.22.2011	24,000 Turkeys and 900 food baskets will be available through various non-profit groups this Thanksgiving, thanks to charitable companies and countless volunteers.
11.22.2011	John Gappa, Malt-O-Meal's Chief Financial Officer named CFO of the Year by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
11.21.2011	VuQo Holdings open letter to shareholders on the Mackay buyout offer.
11.21.2011	A-B and its beer wholesalers come together for a Texas wildfire relief effort.
11.21.2011	Holy Brew and Lost Rhino arrangement includes launching new Belgian style beer and partial ownership interest for Holy Brew into the Lost Rhino Brewing Company.
11.21.2011	Hormel helps countless communities through their ending hunger program.
11.21.2011	Brown-Forman heralds their TEAM membership with special events at the 2011 MLS Cup.
11.21.2011	Occupy Big Food rallied in Zuccotti Park this weekend but garnered little media attention.
11.18.2011	FoodAndBeveragePeople.com comments on Occupy Big Food and the Times Square Rally planned for November 19.
11.18.2011	Jersey Mike's Founder says Pepsi's support "gives our business a distinct competitive advantage..."
11.17.2011	IHOP reformulates to attract quick service customers and increase awareness and visits.
11.17.2011	Tyson selects 30 year veteran of the energy industry as an independent director on their board.
11.17.2011	Alexander recently retired from Ernst & Young LLP, where he had a distinguished 36-year career.
11.17.2011	Silveira was the President of Farmland Management Services, Inc. in addition to his board role with Diamond Foods.
11.16.2011	Buffalo Wild Wings expects the acquisition (if completed) to close before the end of 2011.
11.16.2011	US Foods turns on one of the largest rooftop solar panel systems in Phoenix. We include the video of an earlier solar panel install which the company runs in San Francisco.
11.16.2011	Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market CEO Tim Mason says "since 2007, we have opened 184 stores and have created more than 5,000 jobs with comprehensive benefits in the neighborhoods we serve.
11.16.2011	Campbell's President and CEO, Denise Morrison says Reardon "is truly deserving of this recognition for her oustanding contributions to Campbell and to the field of human resources.
11.15.2011	Cheeseworld: Grilled Cheese to Go founder, Michael Inwald says "it has been an amazing journey as we've grown from two to six units in the span of a year."
11.15.2011	US Foods and and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board select winners of the first ever Wisconsin Cheeseburger contest.
11.15.2011	KeHE will be distributing Turbana plantain chips throughout North America.
11.14.2011	Three sponsors came together to pledge $1 million in seed money for the creation of a Global Food Safety Fund.
11.14.2011	HoneyBaked increases its work force by more than 200% during peak holiday seasons.
11.14.2011	Already a favorite with travelers, Cracker Barrel hopes to raise awareness as an excellent choice for local dining.
11.14.2011	Heinz CSR Report demonstrates the company's success in reducing waste, greenhouse gas emissions energy and water consumption.
11.14.2011	Artisanal Brands teams up with KeHE Distributors to encourage retail sales.
11.11.2011	US Foods SVP of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Jorge Hernandez, uses GOAL conference to promote Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.
11.11.2011	Adina For Life beverages "complement our portfolio well and deliver on emerging consumer trends," said Rodger L. Collins, Dr Pepper Snapple Group President, Packaged Beverages.
11.11.2011	Starbucks buys Evolution Fresh premium juice business as a launching point for its health & wellness retail plans.
11.10.2011	Crown Royal Whisky uses Veterans Day to announce a list of ways the company will be honoring active military members and veterans.
11.10.2011	A team of Chefs from NYU won a culinary challege that was sponsored by US Foods.
11.9.2011	Veterans Day is Friday, November 11. The food and beverage industry is stepping up to honor active and discharged members of the United States Armed Forces.
11.8.2011	Pinnacle Foods challenged teams at its facilities and offices to volunteer to host community bake sales and collectively raise $25,000 for Share Our Strength’s Strength.
11.8.2011	Alex C. Rodriguea, a McDonald's Owner/Operator, is one of this year's Awards of Excellence recipients from Ronald McDonald House Charities.
11.8.2011	Bill Freeman, CEO of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants says that the sale presents "a great opportunity for our employees."
11.8.2011	Pulse Beverage sets its distribution goals on the East Coast starting with New Jersey.
11.8.2011	McCormick Science Institute acknowledges years of effort by its Scientific Advisory Council and its allied universities like Johns Hopkins and the University of Georgia.
11.7.2011	Japanese food producer, Nissha, chooses Stony Brook, N.Y. based technology company to label seafood using DNA printing.
11.7.2011	The Chefs' Warehouse, distributor of specialty food products geared for chefs and independent and fine dining restaurants, purchased Provvista Speciality Foods, a company with a strong footprint in the Pacific Northwest.
11.7.2011	UFood, in support of the National Salt Reduction Initiative, reduces sodium in a number of their menu items.
11.7.2011	Bimbo Bakers USA welcomes Sara Lee brands, saying "Great Things Rising."
11.7.2011	The Mackay group has announced that it has officially tendered an offer to purchase VuQo Holdings. VuQo CEO Rich Cabael had announced there was interest from a company in mid-December but had not revealed the potential buyer.
11.4.2011	The Georgia Pecan Commission reminds the country that November is Georgia Pecan Month.
11.3.2011	Sazerac announces its holiday packaging for their award winning Caribou Crossing Canadian Whisky.
11.3.2011	Uno's welcomes active military and veterans, along with their family and friends, to enjoy discounted meals from November 7 through November 11.
11.3.2011	Atlanta area independent restauranteurs have a new and improved association to help them with daily business maters and providing them a voice within the state.
11.2.2011	PepsiCo and Tops Friendly Markets join together to Feed the Children of 800 Buffalo, N.Y. families.
11.2.2011	Allen J. Bernstein held board positions and was influential in the success of many restaurant groups including The Cheesecake Factory and Morton's Restaurant Group.
11.2.2011	Starbucks® coffee K-Cup® Portion Packs expect to take advantage of the premium single-cup segment, which is th fastest growing segment in the U.S. coffee category.
11.2.2011	Manufacturing giants Cargill and BASF Plant Science have announced a deal to co-develop a new dietary source of EPA and DHA rich omega-3 fatty acids.
11.2.2011	New Age Beverage is the final agreement for distributing Pulse's Cabana All Natural Lemonades in the Rocky Mountain Region.
11.2.2011	Cornerstone Communications, a New York City based marketing firm, was selected from among 10 agencies to serve as the campaigns Agency of Record (AOR).
11.2.2011	Thomas Sparks, a scientist with Dow AgroSciences, will recieve the cash prize and opportunity to organize a symposium at the annual American Chemical Society's meeting.
11.1.2011	BJ's Restaurants completes its targeted expansion for 2011 with the opening of two restaurants, one in Texas, the other in California.
11.1.2011	ConAgra Mills uses software to improve its ability to get real-time data and enhance its byproducts execution.
11.1.2011	Smithfield Foods expects to underscore their social responsibility commitment covering areas like food safety, sustainability and employee safety within their new website.
11.1.2011	Totally Green Spring Water is available for private labeling and is in advanced discussions with a consumer distributor in the Midwest and Southeast, U.S.
11.1.2011	Smashburger opens another location in the Houston area. David Prokupek, CEO & Chairman of the restaurant group says they "are proud to join the Pearland ccommunity."
11.1.2011	Duncan Hines Professional cake mixes will be distributed in bulk through BakeMark USA.
11.1.2011	Diamond's Audit Committee is performing an investigation into "certain crop payments to walnut growers" before finalizing the purchase of Pringles.
11.1.2011	Heinz will introduce its patriot phrase "Our Turn to Serve" on Heinz Ketchup bottles. The public relations campaign is being launched in time for Veterans' Day.
10.31.2011	David Brown offers a research-based critique on a century of mis-information about saturated fats.
10.31.2011	About half of Cargill's recent $3 million donation to Feeding America will go toward implementing food safety standards.
10.31.2011	Dorada's chicken processing facitlity is expected to contribute over $200 million to the Ponca City, Oklahoma economy over the next ten years.
10.28.2011	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., (GMCR) (NASDAQ: GMCR), a leader in specialty coffee and coffeemakers, today announced it has chosen Isle of Wight County, Virginia as the future home of a new manufacturing and distribution facility.
10.28.2011	Dave's Gourmet is hoping to uncover hidden recipes through a contest that runs through the end of 2011. Very cool contest!
10.27.2011	The Food Safety Summit is scheduled for April 17 through 19 in Washington, D.C.
10.27.2011	Food manufacturers, retailers and restaurants are all part of Newsweek's 2011 Green Rankings.
10.27.2011	The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union and the International Union of Food Workers' Associations will be in Omaha for the first U.S. based gathering of their unions' network.
10.27.2011	Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo Chairman and CEO will host a ceremony honoring thirty-six top North American employees recognized as top performers at a ceremony taking place in New York City.
10.27.2011	Steve Cahillane, President and CEO of Coca-Cola Refreshments says that his current organization "can learn a great deal from Great Plains and the success that they have created."
10.26.2011	PepsiCo and Freedom Valu Centers combine recycling, local discounts and training for U.S. veterans into a unique progrom.
10.26.2011	Southern Illinois Beverages has started midwestern distribution Cabana™ Lemonades for Pulse Beverage.
10.21.2011	Campbell Soup Company will be expanding participation in the national "Make a Difference Day," to a week of company supported community service by 1,200 employees.
10.21.2011	RO*TEL introduces original (spicy) and mild tomato and green chili sauce into their Tex/Mex line of pre-packaged foods.
10.21.2011	Whole Planet Foundation was established by Whole Foods Market in 2005 to provide grants to microfinance institutions in poor communities that are rich in food ingredient resources.
10.21.2011	Sara Lee and Grupo Bimbo expect the transaction to close on November 5, 2011.
10.21.2011	Teresa Bowe, who became interested in organic foods after a physician suggested she switch to organic meats, launches a website to help consumers find organic food alternatives.
10.20.2011	Paul Mangiamele, the head of Bennigan's franchising says the company is "working on all fronts to increase sales and bring our legendary brand to even more guests.
10.20.2011	Former head of FoodHandler opens Elara Foodservice Disposables with two goals. The company's mission to feed the hungry is built into its business model of selling disposble utensils and gloves to the food industry.
10.20.2011	GMCR and USAID are working together to ensure the company "accesses higher-quality sustainably grown coffee and promotes development in source communities."
10.19.2011	Tyson and industry leaders come together in Virginia to pledge hiring 25,000 veterans over the next two years.
10.19.2011	FACT Foods expects distribution of their new ready-to-eat product line to begin in early 2012.
10.19.2011	Green Mountain Coffee's Vermont expansions could increase their employee base in that state by 30%.
10.18.2011	Lindner started in the dairy business and moved across a wide spectrum of businesses including ownership of Chiquita Brands International.
10.18.2011	Starbucks introduces Blonde Roast to attract the 54 million consumers that prefer lighter roast coffee.
10.18.2011	There's a new "green" beyond fatiques on the military base in Fort Hood, Texas. The military has purchased ORCA technology that allows rapid on-site composting of food waste.
10.17.2011	With the Meijer agreement in place, Skinny Water is now available at 14,000 retail locations nationwide.
10.17.2011	October survey polled Americans on their opinions about taxing "sin goods" including saturated fats and sodas.
10.17.2011	New recipe ideas for Cream of Wheat is just one part of the campaign developed by B & G Foods.
10.17.2011	Crunchtables' VP Sales and Marketing, Dan Horan says that their new vegetables are "stealth health" products because they deliver great taste and better nutrition.
10.14.2011	2011 Halloween participants are expected to spend an average of $72.31 per person.
10.13.2011	Apple Rush markets an organic juice beverage product line in the United States, Cananda, Japan, Puerto Rico and Israel.
10.12.2011	Darden's Speciality Restaurant Group will be adding upscale seafood dining to their menu of restaurant brands.
10.11.2011	Farm to School Month was approved by congressional resolution in November, 2010. The efforts around farm to school programs have been in practice regionally for years.
10.11.2011	SunnyRidge Farm is one of the top fresh blueberry companies in the U.S. and is now part of the Dole family.
10.11.2011	Packaged Facts research company has evidence showing research about "good" fats is changing consumer attitudes and driving sales.
10.7.2011	Johnnie Walker introduces a limited supply of Double Black Whisky, expected to be on shelves only through the holidays.
10.7.2011	FACT Corporation is excited to announce their fresh new look.
10.6.2011	Campbell Soup Company is hoping to grab the growing smoothie beverage market with V8 V-Fusion Smoothies.
10.6.2011	Diamond Foods wons Orancle's 2011 Consumer Goods Industry Excellence Award for its efforts in creating a single ERP system, used for managing the flow of data across an entire organization.
10.6.2011	US Foods announced today that their senior vp of food safety and quality, Jorge Hernandez, has been named chairperson of the Transport and Distribution Working Group of the Global Food Safety Initiative.
10.6.2011	Ohio Pork Producers and Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, join forces to feed the hungry.
10.5.2011	Whataburger's TV campaign slated to start October 10.
10.5.2011	Russian Standard Gold is a new vodka hitting the U.S. in time for the holidays.
10.5.2011	USDA expects to fund 740 initiatives across the United States.
10.5.2011	Friendly's mentions rising costs of cream and the economic downturn in their discussion of filing Chapter 11.
10.5.2011	Oh Boy, Oberto! takes preservatives out of jerky.
10.4.2011	MonaVie's premium nutrition products are available only through direct sales. The marketing team will support the direct sales effort.
10.4.2011	MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneurs Series award deadline has been extended.
10.4.2011	Allens will provide NY City, North Texas, Oklahoma and Birmingham with one can of spinach for every facebook fan.
10.4.2011	Anheuser-Busch commits to improving its factories, as long as there are no new taxes or unforeseen events.
10.4.2011	The Commonwealth Foundation adds a website to its arsenal of attacks against the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
10.4.2011	No longer Legends, food company changes its name to Republic of Texas.
10.3.2011	Rich Munch, Sales Manager of Dr Pepper 7 Up says they are "delighted to feature Cabana 100% Natural Lemonades".
10.3.2011	AGCO's global presence is expected to provide additional opportunities for GSI.
10.3.2011	Hormel Foods continues its quest to end hunger in their corporate communities, donating $15,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank in California.
10.3.2011	Corporate social responsibility goes pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
10.1.2011	Ed Nicholson, Director of Community Relations for Tyson Foods, said the company is "thrilled with the public involvement in the vote and believe it has helped generate more awareness about hunger."
10.1.2011	5,000 pounds of food going to the Hays County Food Bank in celebration of US Foods' Austin area expansion.
9.30.2011	Bigelow hopes to shake up the tea category with the addition of coconut water to their product mix.
9.29.2011	Dan Gorsky, SVP, McDonald's North America Supply Chain says Dean Foods' "continuous efforts to improve productivity and create alignment ... makes (them) one of our most valued suppliers."
9.29.2011	Georgia Diversity Council honors Lucinda B. Smith, AGCO's SVP, HR.
9.28.2011	The Lime Truck, fresh off their food truck race win, hires Eileen Koch & Company for their public relations.
9.27.2011	Farmers and others encouraged to use free training on herbicide resistance.
9.27.2011	Company wins award for its rapid implementation of GS1 standards and GDSN.
9.27.2011	Promoting fiber with legendary stoners Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong.
9.27.2011	UFood is one of many restaurants promoting healthy choices through easily accessible web-based nutritional information.
9.27.2011	Brown was a philanthropist and preservationist in addition to his tremendous role with the Brown-Forman Corporation.
9.26.2011	US Foods, replaces the brand, logo and colors of U.S. Foodservice.
9.23.2011	Publix director of media, Maria Brous, says seasonal employment is one way Publix ensures a pleasurable shopping experience for its customers.
9.22.2011	National Beef and PepsiCo Foodservice took top honors in U.S. Foodservice's 2011 award ceremonies.
9.22.2011	Over 100 drivers to be honored by Frito-Lay executives for millions of miles of safe driving.
9.22.2011	The farmer-led organization, USB, funds research to uncover the many dietary benefits of soybeans.
9.22.2011	As the largest pecan-producing state in the U.S., Georgia seeks to improve the countries awareness of the nut's health benefits.
9.22.2011	Companies like PepsiCo and TGIC Importers use crowdsourcing to build brand recognition and drive engagement.
9.21.2011	In addition to Kah, Young's Market will distribute an entire line of tequilas for Drinks America Holdings.
9.21.2011	Just one week after announcing key executive changes, PepsiCo announces a new structure to allow the company to leverage it's considerable business across the Americas.
9.21.2011	Festival promoters plan to feature lesser known seafood as part of an initiative for responsible fish harvesting.
9.21.2011	Efficient Energy America (E2America) expands its operations to better serve Denver area restaurants.
9.21.2011	Cargill's $50 million construction project is expected to expand the company's production of edible oil from canola and sunflower seeds.
9.21.2011	The Chef & Child Foundation, which named the food industry leaders to chair positions, focuses on the nutritional development of America's children.
9.21.2011	An Enterprise Ireland-supported trade mission to North Carolina, yeilded expansion news from Green Bag Company.
9.20.2011	Eggland's best pledges $50,000 to the foundation for spreading awareness about breast cancer.
9.20.2011	Campbell Soups promoting a second round of new flavors, this time from its Select Harvest product line.
9.20.2011	John Clemons, Sweetfields' founder and patent inventor says the "patent plays an integral part in the mass growth of our business!"
9.19.2011	Ralcorp continues to fend off unsolicited offers from ConAgra to purchase the company.
9.19.2011	Tyson launches Facebook campaign that encourages engagement through voting for donation recipients.
9.19.2011	Foodservice industry leader, Sysco, partners with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) commiting to sustainable seafood-buying practices and standards by 2015.
9.19.2011	Heinz innovative Dip & Squeeze® package sees success in restaurants and moves to grocery stores.
9.19.2011	The FDA funds will be used to implement training mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act.
9.19.2011	Jeffrey Freeman, CEO of Borges, Star Fine Foods' parent company, says "Seattle knows its Mediterranean cuisine like few other places in the country (U.S.)".
9.19.2011	Mike Glade, Director of Water Resources for Molson Coors, is selected for UN steering committee on water sustainability.
9.19.2011	Dole signs Dancing with the Stars professional dancer, Cheryl Burke, to their "Find Your Inspiration Campaign".
9.16.2011	Heinz begins distribution of 100% recyclable 20-ounce bottles of ketchup to restaurants and grocery stores.
9.16.2011	Mark Reser, President and CEO of Reser's Fine Foods says "I am excited to welcome Vaughan's employees into the Reser's family."
9.16.2011	Mossy Bayou has received a letter of intent from Louisiana Food Company.
9.16.2011	Organic farming appears to be the clear leader in this 30-year study which reviewed productivity, soil quality, energy and economics.
9.15.2011	Our Publisher visits SMX-East and brings our readers top search marketing ideas for 2012.
9.15.2011	Don't let search marketing terminology stop you from developing an online marketing game plan.
9.15.2011	Campbell Soup Company announces a new spirit of innovation is driving their company's launch of 35 new products.
9.15.2011	Pam Stauffer, Cargill's global marketing programs and communications manager says that the company "will showcase a particularly excepetional array of products" at this year's SupplySide conference.
9.14.2011	Forty States benifted from over $14 million is funding to create jobs in rural areas. Check out the full list to see if your state was a beficiary.
9.14.2011	TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt receives industry validation for their brand name, winning the Prepared Foods award for their Super Fro-Yo product line.
9.14.2011	Chisholm Longhorn Beef Trail introduces burgers to customers at Ann's Health Food Center & Market.
9.14.2011	Deerfields Bakery's Schmitt family prepares to celebrate 125 years of baking.
9.14.2011	Illinois Pork Producers join forces to bring Chicago Bears fans pork burgers at Soldier Field.
9.13.2011	Horizon Milling and Cargill create scholarships for students enrolled in KSU's Milling Science and Management program.
9.13.2011	Hormel Foods continues its drive to end hunger in areas where their manufacturing facilities are part of the community.
9.12.2011	George Naddaff, UFood CEO says "the military could represent a significant growth opportunity for us, given our national focus on nutrition and the well-being of our military."
9.12.2011	U.S. cherries are counter-seasonal to the Australian crop.
9.12.2011	Kraft Foods and Sara Lee, parent companies for Oscar Mayer and Ball Park Franks, settled their "Weiner War " (a phrase uttered by the judge in the case) out of court.
9.12.2011	John Leech, C&S Wholesale Grocers' Senior Director, Field Talent Management, is using the software to attract and retain the top talent.
9.9.2011	PepsiCo now owns 100% of Russian company Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods.
9.9.2011	Nature Valley named official cereal snack bar supplier to the 2012 Summer Games in London, putting General Mills on the Dow Jones Summer/Winter Games Index.
9.8.2011	McCormick intends to invest in the growth of the Kamis brand.
9.8.2011	Heinz T.G.I. FRIDAY'S Frozen Foods introduces new line of "entrees for one".
9.8.2011	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters continues to demonstrate a commitment to it's Vermont community with a $250,000 donation to the area's Red Cross.
9.7.2011	Pepperidge Farm headquarters in Norwalk breaks ground for a new 34,000 square-foot innovation center and renovation for their current office space.
9.7.2011	Anheuser-Busch pledges $2 million to the United Way before a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium
9.6.2011	Hot sauce entries Radical Red and Deadman feature hot African pepper and labels created by participants in a design contest put together by The Innovative Company.
9.6.2011	ATLANTICO Run founder, Brandon Lieb, says the company is "thrilled to have Enrique as our partner".
9.6.2011	PepsiCo will announced the companies continued relationship with the NFL during an employee event taking place at PepsiCo's global headquaters.
9.6.2011	Debra A. Sandler, Mars Chocolate Chief Consumer Officer plans to brighten moods in America with "50,000 Mars Random Acts of Chocolate".
9.6.2011	Snikiddy to release an exclusive bag of their cheddar baked fries, donating 10 cents of each bag sold to Whole Planet Foundation.
9.6.2011	Food Service distributor, Taste Traditions introduces direct to consumer products via their website.
9.2.2011	Julie Craven, VP of Corporate Communications at Hormel says "Hormel Foods is committed to combating the persistence of hunger in the United States.
9.1.2011	Panda Express SVP, Bob Lustig says Mexico has no clear leader in the Chinese fast food industry.
9.1.2011	Torkel Rhenman, Solae CEO expresses the company's determination to "continue delivering the innovative, high-quality soy ingredients that customers rely on."
9.1.2011	Rochelle Bilow's background makes her a perfect fit for the role.
9.1.2011	The Wall Street Journal's video coverage of The Waffle House during Hurricane Irene.
8.31.2011	Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief Page. Please share.
8.31.2011	Jim McDermet, GM of Seattle's Best Coffee says "... franchising will be the engine for our continued retail growth."
8.30.2011	Jeff Hansberry, President of Starbucks Global Consumer Products says "We are excited to expand our presence..."
8.30.2011	Frito-Lay VP, Marketing, Tony Matta says "...brand lovers are asking for really intense flavor experiences..."
8.30.2011	Chipotle and Willie Nelson team up to build awareness for sustainability farming.
8.30.2011	TruMoo uses less sugar and avoids high fructose corn syrup to help keep chocolate milk on the menue.
8.30.2011	Neal Cohane, Reed's Senior VP of Sales & Marketing stated "We are extremely excited about this new partnership..."
8.29.2011	Aquasil sets January 2012 as North American launch date.
8.29.2011	Aramark Executive Vice President, Jonathan Peters, says "ARAMARK and Filterfresh are both leaders in providing excellent service and quality office coffee... to employees in the workplace."
8.29.2011	Virginia based Smithfield Foods finds only minor damage from Hurricane Irene.
8.26.2011	Skinny Water's goal is to expand throughout Southern California.
8.25.2011	Coca-Cola FEMSA org changes will create reporting segments in Mexico, Central America and South America
8.24.2011	Maxwell House and Yuban coffee drinkers will see a price decrease.
8.24.2011	Chiquita will include the MyPlate icon on its healthy snacking products as part of partnership.
8.24.2011	Sackets Harbor Brewing Company expects the purchased kegs to help increase gross margins.
8.23.2011	Mars state of the art faciity will help the company meet a growing demand for its confectionery products.
8.23.2011	MegaMex Foods LLC is a joint venture between Hormel Foods Corporation and Mexico City based Herdez Del Fuerte, S.A. de C.V. Fresherized Foods produces the leading United States guacamole brand in the U.S..
8.22.2011	Production of cereal brand Cheerios leaves 80,000 tons of oat hulls each year. General Mills truly uses the whole grain as they launched their biomass-powered plant in Fridley, Minnesota this year.
8.22.2011	Completion is due later this year.
8.22.2011	M.S. Technologies and Dow AgroSciences partner on new technology for soybean weed control.
8.22.2011	Cargill's success with sustainable cocoa farming in Côte d’Ivoire encourages the company to expland the program into other countries.
8.22.2011	Instrumental to their plans is a partnership with World Franchise Associates.
8.22.2011	Roundtable forum served to educate participants about USDA programs and other resources being introduced throughout America's rural communities.
8.19.2011	The Hamilton Farm Bureau's Chief Operating Officer discusses hiring challenges.
8.18.2011	The deal boosts the natural soda company's presence in the region.
8.18.2011	Now celebrating their 10th anniversary, the chain seeks to make it easier for interested franchisees to secure financing.
8.18.2011	Voodoo Roas coffee to be among te first products placed by the new agreement.
8.18.2011	Cott supplies Walmart beverages for their substantial grocery operation. This award recognizes positive impact on Walmart's key supply chain metrics.
8.18.2011	Introduction of the app is credited with increasing wine sales.
8.18.2011	Results from ARAMARK's research study drive company to provide healthier options to their student customers.
8.17.2011	The American Dairy Science Association presented the award at their annual meeting which was held in July.
8.17.2011	Cheese manufacturer creates new website and logo to better reflect their innovative spirit.
8.16.2011	Looking for a restaurant opportunity? Franchise Direct suggests the pizza business is booming.
8.16.2011	Declines in the green coffee futures market drive the price reductions.
8.15.2011	The multi-media campaign is set to launch in eleven markets.
8.15.2011	The trial between Sara Lee's Ball Park Franks and Kraft Foods' Oscar Mayer Weiners starts with a snicker.
8.12.2011	Catch the Farm Aid concert on the web, Saturday, August 13th!
8.11.2011	Does your company have a beverage product on the market that is enjoying growth from these top ten trends?
8.10.2011	"The future of the wine industry looks bright," says Eric Schmidt, Manager of Information Services for the Beverage Information Group based in Norwalk, Conn. "Overall wine consumption is expected to increase over the next five years to 321.9 million cases."
8.9.2011	Two agri-business giants align to provide nematode and pest protection for soybeans. Monsanto and Bayer CropScience announced their agreement that will give Monsanto commercialization rights for the new treatment.
8.9.2011	In preparation for its split into two public companies, Sara Lee sells its North American refrigerated dough business to Ralcorp.
8.9.2011	The Rainforest Alliance, an organization dedicated to curbing deforestation, conserving soil and water and providing habitats for wildlife, approves DOVE® Chocolate Brand as Rainforest Alliance Certified.
8.5.2011	Kraft Foods' Board of Directors, lead by Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld, has outlined a plan for splitting the food giant into two separate companies; a high growth global snack business and a high margin North American grocery business.
8.5.2011	Roland Smith, President & CEO of The Wendy's Company announced the company is moving its headquarters back to Dublin Ohio. Ohio Governor John Kasich was on hand during the presentation.
8.5.2011	The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine granted approval for the sale of Pringles business to Diamond Foods, Inc. Procter & Gamble is the current owner of the snack brand.
8.5.2011	Direct sales food business SnackHealthy, introduces a new line of shakes.
8.3.2011	As the United Nations holds this year's youth assembly, Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo's Chairman & CEO, reviews PepsiCo's support of the young leaders and outlines the company's plans to adjust its business practices.
8.3.2011	Cole Egger, CEO of Meals to Live, introduces a line of frozen entrees made specifically for the 26 million Americans living with diabetes.
8.3.2011	Coca-Cola gets aggressive with its new Freestyle fountain, offering Firehouse Subs restuarant customers options to blend their favorite flavors or create entirely custom creations.
8.1.2011	Mars introduces new MARATHON SMART STUFF bars into the market. The line will be marketed through schools, groceries and drug stores.
8.1.2011	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters allows employees to spend up to 52 (paid) hours a year volunteering for nonprofit and community-based organizations during normal working hours. In 2010, over 150 GMCR employees participated in the cleanup.
7.29.2011	Tyson, the nation's largest foodservice industry supplier of pepperoni and pizza toppings is investing $48 million to convert a cooked meats facility into a dry sausage and pepperoni operation. To complete the conversion, current operations and meat production will be scaled back starting in September.
7.28.2011	Popeyes® parent company AFC Enterprises announces they are moving their corporate headquarters to a suburban location that will better fit their needs.
7.28.2011	The winners for the 2011 American Culinary Federation awards were announced at the end of this year's ACF National Convention, held this year at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas.
7.21.2011	Associates at the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company plan to say goodbye to their offices in Chicago's Wrigley Building as they move to Goose Island sometime before the end of 2012.
7.1.2011	Cargill to build new grain terminal in McLennan, Alberta.
7.1.2011	Mars to build manufacturing plant in Topeka, KS. Site selection was lead by Governor and Kansas Department of Commerce.
6.21.2011	IDG’s Computerworld releases the 2011 Top 100 Best Places for IT Professionals to work which includes four top food and beverage employers in its list of honories. Most prominent is General Mills, the 3rd most desirable place for informational technology professionals to work.
6.17.2011	York, Pennsylvania opens non-profit kitchen with USDA Rural Development Grant.
6.17.2011	Krispy Kreme announces new signature blend coffees at annual meeting.
6.16.2011	Cargill announces a collaboration between their Truvia® brand and Freshëns, the largest frozen yogurt and smoothie company in the U.S.
6.14.2011	PepsiCo plans a July test of Pepsi NEXT, a mid-sugar soft-drink.
6.13.2011	2011 IFT Food Expo Innovation Awards winners are announced at the keynote session on July 12.
6.13.2011	The USDA and the USAID broke ground on a state-of-the-art greenhouse that will play a key role in helping scientists combat a growing global disease threat to the world's wheat and barley supplies.
6.13.2011	Heinz® Dip & Squeeze® Ketchup, the packaging innovation that allows for both dipping and squeezing and holds three times as much Heinz® Ketchup as the traditional packet, has been honored with two leading industry awards for innovation.
6.9.2011	General Mills Plays Key Role at Twin Cities' Hunger Forum, Pledging $1 Million to Fight Hunger in Their Home State
6.9.2011	Voodoo Roast™ ~ New Specialty Coffee Entry Announced By Louisiana Food Company
6.9.2011	USDA is accepting applications for grants to help rural businesses create jobs through cooperative development centers.
6.9.2011	Slim Jim®, a ConAgra Foods® brand, is introducing three new flavors that are part of a new line of products called Slim Jim DARE™
6.9.2011	Leprino Foods' $5 million pledge to Cal Poly's Dairy Science Dept. provides for new master's program.
6.9.2011	General Mills, Heinz, Campbells Soup Company and Aramark among the honories for Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles.
6.9.2011	Del Monte Foods and Truitt Brothers sign agreement to co-pack cherries and pears.
6.8.2011	The Cause Marketing Forum awarded ConAgra Foods and Feeding America a Gold Halo at their recent annual forum. The team was recognized in the category of Best in Print creative.
5.31.2011	The Campbell Soup Company expands its V8 beverage franchise by entering the fast-growing energy drink category.
5.20.2011	Beatriz "Bea" Perez to lead new Coca-Cola sustainability team.
5.14.2011	Paige Haley & Kimberly Rogers' 50 BACK Beer, currently available in Masscussets, now introduced in North Carolina at Harris Teeter stores.
5.14.2011	Announcement by Kori Reed, VP, ConAgra Foods Foundation.
4.21.2011	Video of Secretary Tom Vilsack Testifying to Congress

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