Send A Free Mother's Day eCard & Smart Balance Will Donate $1 To WomenHeart

May 2, 2011 Smart Balance, Inc.

Smart Balance, maker of heart-healthier food products, is helping put a little love in Mom's heart this Mother's Day with its original eCards. And, it's a gift that keeps on giving. For each free eCard sent to a Mom, Smart Balance, Inc., will make a $1 donation to WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease to support women's heart health.

Umpqua Dairy Sweeps Northwest Ice Cream & Culture Products Competition

May 2, 2011 Umpqua Dairy

Umpqua Dairy recently won top awards and accolades at the annual convention and product judging competition for Northwest dairy processors. This regional competition provides product judging for Fluid Milk/Cream, Ice Cream, Cultured Products and Butter. Dairy processors from Oregon and Washington are eligible to enter product samples for scoring.

Organic Creamery Unveils May/June Promotion & New Packaging

May 2, 2011 DCI Cheese Company

DCI Cheese Company (“DCI”) is pleased to unveil “Goodness. Naturally.”, an enter-to-win contest sponsored by Organic Creamery, the most extensive line of certified organic cheese varieties in the United States. One Grand Prize winner will receive a $500 gift card that can be used to purchase a variety of items for their garden. Additionally, the full line of Organic Creamery cheeses is receiving redesigned product packaging that highlights the eco-friendly, hand-made nature of the brand.

Buena Vista Foods Expands Sales & Marketing Force With New Hires

Buena Vista Food Products is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Pitrone Hauser, RD, as Director of Sales for the Southwest and Peter Woods as Director of Sales for the Northwest. In their new roles, they are responsible for servicing existing customers and driving new customer acquisition and revenue growth.

Puratos Group Acquires Fruit Fillings Producer Pure Food

May 2, 2011 Puratos

Puratos, a privately owned, international group of Belgian origin specialising in the production of raw materials for bakers, confectioners and chocolate industry, today announced the acquisition of Pure Food. This family-owned company, based in Latvia, is well-known for its production of fruit fillings. The acquisition, remaining subject to approval by the regulatory authorities, will strengthen Puratos’ position on the Nordic, Central and Eastern European markets.