Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk Now Available In Foodservice

October 11, 2011 Sugar Foods Corporation

Almond Breeze®, America’s #1 Almondmilk1, is now available in foodservice. This rich, creamy dairy alternative delivers the consistency of milk, with less fat and fewer calories2. Almond Breeze® is the fastest-growing almondmilk1 and the smart choice for today’s “skinny” menus.

US Foods Executive To Chair GFSI Transport & Distribution Working Group

October 11, 2011 US Foods

US Foods has announced that Jorge Hernandez, senior vice president of food safety and quality, has been named chairperson of the Transport and Distribution Working Group of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).

Wal-Mart Brings In Consultants To Help Its Keep Shelves Stocked

October 10, 2011 Matthew Boyle, Bloomberg

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., once a case study in moving and selling goods, is now turning to consultants for help with the most basic of retail tasks: Keeping its shelves stocked.

WinCo Foods Announces Grand Opening Of New Store In Lakewood, CA

October 10, 2011 WinCo Foods, LLC

WinCo Foods, LLC announced today that it will open its newest discount supermarket at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2011. The 94,900 square foot Lakewood, California store is located at 3400 East South Street and will open employing approximately 200 individuals.

Fox Bros. Growing Along With Piggly Wiggly In The Midwest

Piggly Wiggly is pursuing a Midwest strategy to convert its corporate stores into franchise operations. Once the Fox Bros. transaction is completed, 89 of the 102 Piggly Wiggly stores supplied by Piggly Wiggly Midwest will be franchise stores.