The U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday that approximately 18,000 workers laid off in 48 states from 864 Hostess company locations are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance. “As President Obama said in his State of the Union address, ‘to grow our middle class, our citizens must have access to the education and training […]
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Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen Intros Coffee Concentrate, Pronto!
A local Florida coffee chain, Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen, has introduced Pronto! to its offerings. Pronto is a single-serve cold-brewed liquid coffee concentrate made from 100 percent Arabica beans. Barnie’s believes the coffee concentrate will innovate the coffee industry and satisfy even the most demanding of coffee customers. To use Pronto, guests add one brewstick to 10 […]
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Samuel Adams Boston Lager Hitting Shelves In A Can This Summer
Samuel Adams says that, for the first time, it plans to offer Samuel Adams Boston Lager in a can. The new can design—the result of two years of ergonomic and sensory research and testing—aims to provide a drinking experience that is closer to the taste and comfort of drinking beer from a glass. The “Sam […]
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Honey Maid Introduces ‘Made Co.’ Initiative
Honey Maid today is launching its Made Co. initiative, a contest series through which children age 6-12 will have the chance to win opportunities to have their ideas brought to life with the help of industry experts. Made Co. was developed to encourage children to cultivate their imagination and creativity, and inspire them to make […]
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Campbell Expanding Production, Distribution Capabilities In Mexico
Campbell Soup Co. has entered into commercial arrangements with Grupo Jumex and Conservas La Costeña that will expand the Camden, N.J.-based company’s access to manufacturing and distribution capabilities in Mexico for its beverages, soups, broths and sauces. Grupo Jumex, the largest producer of fruit juices and nectars in Mexico, will manufacture and distribute Campbell’s “V8” […]
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Industry Supports Marketplace Fairness Act
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) is applauding the legislative effort to ensure brick and mortar food retailer establishments can compete fairly against online retailers, and that sales taxes are applied equally across sales channels. The authors of the Marketplace Fairness Act, Sens. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-S.D.) and […]
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Report: Food Recalls Hit Two-Year High In 4Q 2012
Food recalls documented by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement reports during the fourth quarter of 2012 reached a two-year quarterly high, according to the ExpertRecall Index released this week. This activity represents an average rate of approximately six food recalls being documented every day in the fourth quarter, affecting some 18.4 million products, […]
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Wiseman Elected To Dean Foods’ Board Of Directors
Dean Foods Co. has elected Robert Tennant Wiseman as a new member of its board of directors. “We are thrilled that Robert has agreed to join the Dean Foods board,” said Gregg Tanner, CEO. “The breadth and depth of his business experience in the dairy industry will strengthen the board’s ability to guide Dean Foods […]