Sara Lee Buys Back $500 Million In Shares

March 2, 2010 Brad Dorfman, Reuters

Sara Lee Corp (SLE.N) plans to quickly repurchase $500 million of its shares
using the funds from the pending sale of its household and body-care businesses.

ABA Launches Grassroots Action Center

The American Bakers Association (ABA) today launches an exciting new era of
political involvement communications with its newly released members-only
grassroots action center www.risetoaction.org.

Whole Foods Promoting High-Carb Diet?

There have been some ruffled feathers in the low-carb community about the
recent launch of a new “healthy eating” program at Whole Foods Markets which has
been dubbed “Health Starts Here”.

Mon Dieu! Will Newfound Popularity Spoil The Dainty Macaron?

Like the cupcake before it, the macaron, a French confection that resembles a
pastel-colored sandwich cookie, is ready for its close-up. Instead of celebrating, however, fans of the meringue-like pastry have been whipped into a frenzy.

Blount Fine Foods Expands In Deli

Blount Fine Foods is leading the wave of fresh prepared foods at the supermarket, club, deli and upscale casual-dining establishments.