Allen Shiver Elected Baker Co-Chairman Of Grain Foods Foundation

August 3, 2011 Grain Foods Foundation

Allen Shiver, president of Flowers Foods, Thomasville, Ga., has been elected baker co-chairman of the Grain Foods Foundation. Mr. Shiver has served on the board of trustees since 2007 and was previously chair of the marketing committee.

Chabaso Bakery Debuting New Items Soon

August 3, 2011 Chabaso Bakery

Chabaso is pleased to introduced six new varieties of our award-winning bread. Coming soon to your local grocer.

FDA Reopens Comment Period On Proposed 'Gluten-Free' Food Labeling Rule

August 3, 2011 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today reopened the comment period for its 2007 proposal on labeling foods as "gluten-free." The agency is also making available a safety assessment of exposure to gluten for people with celiac disease (CD) and invites comment on these additional data.

Shaw's Unveils "Nutrition iQ" Color-Coded Better-For-You Food Finder

August 3, 2011 SUPERVALU INC.

SHAW’S Supermarkets announced the launch of “nutrition iQ®,” an in-store nutrition navigation system exclusive to the New England markets, developed to help customers make better-informed food choices right at the grocery store shelf. Consumers having a difficult time making sense of nutrition guidelines can turn to this program to make healthier food decisions.

Delhaize America & Food Lion Announce Expansion Of NC Distribution Center

August 3, 2011 Delhaize America

Delhaize America and Food Lion announced plans today to expand the company's distribution center in Dunn, N.C., adding approximately 54,000 square feet to increase storage space for refrigerated and frozen foods.