The NFC Foundation, a Nash Finch Co. charitable organization, provided more than $690,000 in grants and donations to nonprofit organizations in 2012, representing a 47 percent increase in giving over 2011. The NFC Foundation provides funding to selected nonprofits in areas where Nash Finch associates live and work, primarily in the foundation’s focus areas of […]
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Posted in, National, West
Flowers Completes Acquisition Of Sara Lee, Earthgrains Assets In Calif.
Flowers Foods Inc. has completed its acquisition of the perpetual, exclusive and royalty-free licenses to the Sara Lee and Earthgrains brands for sliced breads, buns and rolls in the state of California from BBU Inc., a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In October 2012, Flowers […]
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Peanut Corporation Of America Execs Indicted
A 76-count indictment was unsealed Wednesday charging four former officials of the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) and a related company with numerous charges relating to salmonella-tainted peanuts and peanut products, the Justice Department says. Stewart Parnell, 58, of Lynchburg, Va., Michael Parnell, 54, of Midlothian, Va., and Samuel Lightsey, 48, of Blakely, Ga., have […]
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thinkThin Crunch Bars Debut Transparent Packaging, New Flavor
thinkThin’s Crunch bars are getting a makeover with a revealing new design and addition of Coconut Chocolate Dipped Mixed Nuts to its low sugar fruit and nut family. “What sets the thinkThin brand apart from competitors is our ingredients,” said Lizanne Falsetto, CEO and founder of thinkThin. “Our customers live busy, vibrant lifestyles and they […]
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Health And Wellness Remain Priority In Food Formulation, Ingredients
Health and wellness are twin pillars driving developments across the U.S. food industry in 2013, according to “Food Formulation and Ingredient Trends: Health & Wellness,” a just-released study from market research firm Packaged Facts. Beyond efforts to help curb record-high obesity rates and chronic illnesses, Packaged Facts predicts that both processed food manufacturers and foodservice […]
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N.J.’s ‘Night Of Distinction’ Will Honor Three Industry Leaders
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) will host the “Night of Distinction” reception at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Sheraton Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J. New to the event this year as part of the evening entertainment is live NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament coverage. “Since this event is typically held during the […]
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NGA Recommends Opting Out And Objecting To Proposed Settlement
Seven and a half years ago, the National Grocers Association (NGA), at the direction of its board, elected to become a plaintiff in a class action payment card interchange fee and merchant discount antitrust litigation In Re Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation on behalf of NGA and its retail and wholesale grocers. NGA […]
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Fazoli’s Enters Grocery Stores With New Refrigerated Entrees, Sides
Quick-service restaurant Fazoli’s, recently rated No. 2 overall among large national fast food chains in the Zagat Survey, is extending its brand to grocery store shelves. The growing chain has launched four Italian entrees and two side dishes targeted at busy consumers who don’t have time at home to prepare a meal. The heat-and-serve entrees […]