USDA Affirms Dairys Strong Role In School Meals, Limits Flavored Milks

Earlier this year Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new proposal for updating nutrition requirements for school meals served in federal feeding programs. Acknowledging the nutrition contributions of dairy foods, the proposal maintains fluid milk and dairy products as important components of all school breakfasts and lunches, but some new mandates could affect the types of dairy products available.

Dempsters Ovenfresh Baguettes, A Convenient Shortcut To Dinners Made Easy

April 15, 2011 Dempster’s

Dempsters introduces OvenFresh Roasted Garlic Baguettes the newest flavour to the OvenFresh family of delicious, convenient and preservative-free baguettes that are ready in just eight-minutes!

Techie Turns Cookie Maker

Former Microsoft manager Michael Pinckney is in the cookie business big time. You can hear him talk about his cookie biz on the Tavis Smiley show Friday April 15 on KUOW FM 94.9, Smiley breaking his own rule against product mentions on air. He gives Pinckney about ten minutes for the interview.

Illinois Takes Step Toward Banning Trans Fats

Illinois restaurants may soon have to find a way to cut artificial trans fats from French fries, onion rings, popcorn shrimp, pies, cakes and fried chicken.

Bon Vivant Company Launches With Innovative Online Farmers’ Market

April 15, 2011 Bon Vivant Company

Bon Vivant Company, purveyors of locally grown foods from the farm to the table, launched its online farmers market today at www.bonvivantcompany.com, offering delivery service of farm-fresh, locally grown fine foods to households and businesses in the Washington, D.C. metro area including Alexandria; Arlington; and McLean, Virginia, plus Washington D.C.