ABA Calls For Withdrawal Of Flawed Marketing Proposal

The American Bakers Association (ABA) called on the Interagency Working Group (IWG) to withdraw its fatally flawed proposal for foods marketed to children and to take a fresh approach based on sound science of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines. ABA also urged IWG to build on successful industry initiatives. Eight grains industry partners joined ABA in the comments filed with the Federal Trade Commission.

Curwood Bread Package Honored With 2011 Packaging Association Of Canada Awards

July 15, 2011 Bemis Company

Curwood announced that its Canada Bread Dempster’s Oven Fresh par-baked bread package earned gold at the Packaging Association of Canada Packaging Competition. The high-barrier shelf-stable package allows Canada Bread, owned by Maple Leaf Foods, to distribute nationally as well as cross-market display in un-refrigerated areas of the store through the use of eye-catching eight color flexographic process printed graphics.

Caravan Ingredients Announces New Product Management Director

July 15, 2011 Caravan Ingredients

Brent Miller has been named Product Management Director for Caravan Ingredients. In this newly created role, Mr. Miller will be responsible for identifying and managing product platforms to drive growth opportunities within Caravan Ingredients' product portfolio.

Walmart Said To Be Eyeing Pleasanton, Hayward, CA For Neighborhood Markets

Rumors say Walmart is looking at Pleasanton and Hayward as possible locations for stand-alone Walmart Neighborhood Market grocery stores, the Contra Costa Times reports.

Sysco To Expand Operation Near Lincoln, NE Airport

Food distribution company Sysco Lincoln Inc. has confirmed plans for a huge expansion of its Lincoln operations.