Flowers Foods & Tasty Baking Company Announce All Cash Merger Agreement

April 11, 2011 Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods and Tasty Baking Company announced a definitive merger agreement whereby Flowers will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Tasty common stock for $4.00 per share in cash for a total purchase price of approximately $165 million, including Tasty’s existing indebtedness.

Massachusetts Orders Halt To Eastleigh Farms Raw Milk Sales

The state has ordered a Northside dairy to stop selling raw milk after a test revealed high levels of bacteria in a sample. The milk, from Eastleigh Farm on Edmands Road, had 15 times the allowable limit of coliform, according to a cease-and-desist order that was in effect yesterday.

Local Dairy Supply, Economic Incentives Drew Yogurt Maker To Batavia, NY

Economic incentives on the state, local and utilities levels are packaged for a South American company that makes specialty yogurt to locate a $15 million manufacturing plant in the town of Batavia.

Cabot Releases OU Kosher For Passover Sharp Cheddar

With fairer spring weather comes one of the most important Jewish holidays — Passover. The holiday, which begins on April 19 this year, commemorates the Jewish exodus from Egypt and escape from slavery. It is a celebration of freedom, during which Jewish families unite for meals, prayer and celebration.

Teleflora Expands Collection by Faith Hill With Mothers Day Bouquets

April 11, 2011 Teleflora

Five-time Grammy Award winner Faith Hill knows how important it is for mom to feel special on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th. She has created a collection of exquisite Mother’s Day floral arrangements for Teleflora, the world’s leading flower delivery service. Following the successful launch at Valentine’s Day, Faith has continued her collaboration with the experts at Teleflora on eight new bouquets that celebrate moms everywhere.