Canadian Certified Organic Kelps Hit Market
Cultivated kelps raised on a farm in the Bay of Fundy have been certified to the Canadian Organic Aquaculture Standard and will soon be making their way into the marketplace. …
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Performance Food Group Names New Executive Vice President Of Operations
Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG) has named Jim Hope to the new role of Executive Vice President of Operations reporting to George Holm, President & CEO. …
Dole Healthy Snacks Meet USDA Smart Snacks & NAMA Fit Pick Requirements
USDA recently published practical, science-based nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold to children at school during the school day. The standards, required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, allows schools to offer healthier snack foods to children while limiting junk food. Dole Packaged Foods is committed to providing healthy fruit snacking solutions that students can enjoy in any service format and that meet both governmental and parental guidelines. …
Raw Beef: Chopped Or Pounded, It's Making A Comeback In Restaurants
Every once in a while, Kapnos chef-owner George Pagonis will prepare a dish of lamb tartare, carefully plating the beautiful oval of ground meat atop a swish of charred eggplant puree and dollops of harissa, send it to the dining room — and it will promptly come back to the kitchen, untouched. …
Kroger Is Seen Getting Less Competition From Wal-Mart
Grocery-store chain Kroger's operating margin growth could benefit from a changing product mix and diminishing competition from Wal-Mart. …