Month: May 2013

Food Manufacturers & Retailers Voice Support For Dairy Freedom Act

May 1, 2013 International Dairy Foods Association

Food processor, restaurant and retailer groups voiced their strong support last week for the Dairy Freedom Act in a letter to the bill's authors, Representatives Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and David Scott (D-GA). The bill would offer the safety net of margin insurance for dairy farmers without forcing them to participate in a supply management program, a provision included in the dairy section of last year's Senate and House Agriculture Committee Farm Bills. …

NCA's Sweets & Snacks Expo Is Sold Out

May 1, 2013 National Confectioners Association

The 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo promises to be the largest both in show floor size and exhibitors for the third straight year. The confectionery and snack industry’s most successful, world class event expects more than 14,000 trade professionals to descend on its sold out show floor at Chicago’s McCormick Place. …

Earth Harvest Mills Flour Mill Declared Insolvent

May 1, 2013 Staff Reporter, Bismarck Tribune

Insolvency proceedings were started Tuesday against Earth Harvest Mills, an organic grain warehouse in Harvey, following a special meeting of the Public Service Commission, which licenses grain facilities. …

Carson's Deli & Bakery Recalls Assorted Cookie Pack & Fudge Brownie Cookie

May 1, 2013 FDA

CARSON’S DELI & BAKERY of Lockport, NY is recalling 200 packages of ASSORTED COOKIE PACK, UPC 7 53182 15240 0, and FUDGE BROWNIE COOKIES, UPC 7 53182 15240 0 because they contain undeclared allergens. …

Supervalu Appoints Two New Executives To Its Board Of Directors

May 1, 2013 SUPERVALU INC.

SUPERVALU announced the election of two new members to its Board of Directors: John Standley, chairman, president and CEO of Rite Aid Corporation and Mark A. Neporent, chief operating officer and general counsel, Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (“Cerberus”), as directors. …