Rush To Use Crops As Fuel Raises Food Prices & Hunger Fears

With food prices rising sharply in recent months, many experts are calling on countries to scale back their headlong rush into green fuel development, arguing that the combination of ambitious biofuel targets and mediocre harvests of some crucial crops is contributing to high prices, hunger and political instability.

PERFORMANCE Foodservice-Empire Completes Distribution Center In Miami

April 7, 2011 Performance Food Group

Performance Food Group (PFG) has completed a 66,000 square foot expansion of its PERFORMANCE Foodservice-Empire distribution facility in Miami, Florida. This expansion provides PFG with significant capacity for growth in the Florida market.

1-800-Bakery Updates Website To Show Credibility, Improves Conversion

With more competition opening up, like supermarkets with bakery departments, 30% of all retail bakeries have gone out of business in the past five years. What I wanted to do with 1-800-Bakery was help small bakeries survive the economy by taking the good products they make and giving them national distribution, said Chef Steve, whose real name is Stephen Pazyra.

Le Bon Patissiere Recalling Select Products, Undeclared Allergens

April 7, 2011 FDA

Le Bon Patissier of La Crescenta, CA is conducting a voluntary recall on the following Le Bon Patissier Products because they contain undeclared allergens. People who have an allergen or severe sensitivity to wheat, egg, pistachios, walnuts, or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Caravan Ingredients Has A New Website

April 7, 2011 Caravan Ingredients

Caravan Ingredients has launched a new website at www.caravaningredients.com. The website has been designed to better showcase Caravan Ingredients extensive product offerings and innovative prowess.