Dollar General To Open Stores In Maine, Rhode Island & Oregon

June 23, 2014 Dollar General Corp.

Dollar General announced plans to expand its nationwide presence into three new states within the next year, increasing the company’s presence to 43 states across the country. The major discount retailer will begin construction on stores in Maine and Rhode Island this fall with plans to expand into Oregon in early 2015.

Grocery Delivery Service Instacart Raises $44 Million

Instacart, a two-year-old grocery delivery company, announced a $44 million round of financing on Monday led by Andreessen Horowitz. Three venture capital firms that previously invested in the company, Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures and Canaan Partners, participated in the latest round.

Fresno Food Expo Kicks Off With Innovation Awards

June 23, 2014 Fresno Food Expo

The 2014 Fresno Food Expo, presented by Union Bank, is excited to debut the innovative new products, varietals and packaging concepts entered into the New Product Awards, presented by Baker Peterson Franklin CPA, LLP, that recognize industry trendsetters and look to build community and consumer awareness about the diverse food products grown and manufactured in California’s San Joaquin Valley.

Lori Ernst Appointed FSNS C&A Vice President Of Audit Services

June 23, 2014 FSNS C&A

Lori Ernst, a food industry veteran with 20 years’ experience in food operational management, has been appointed vice president of audit services for Food Safety Net Services Certification and Audit (FSNS C&A).

Scout Logistics Teams Up With The Food Dudes To Host Dinner For Canadian Veterans

June 23, 2014 Scout Logistics

On June 11th, 2014 North America's leading perishable logistics specialists, Scout Logistics Corporation, teamed up with The Food Dudes, Toronto's premier catering company, to host dinner for the Veterans of Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto, Ontario Canada.