Hy-Vee Helps Launch Healthiest State Initiative

August 29, 2011 Hy-Vee, Inc

Hy-Vee CEO Ric Jurgens joined Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds, members of Iowa’s congressional delegation and other business and government leaders today in announcing a far-reaching effort to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation by 2016.

Mexico's Gruma Buys Nebraska Tortilla Maker

August 29, 2011 Staff Reporter, Reuters

Mexican corn miller Gruma said on Thursday it bought a tortilla factory in Nebraska for $20 million, its largest acquisition this year.

Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. Announces "Loaves For Learning" Fundraising Program

August 29, 2011 Pan-O-Gold Baking Company

Country Hearth and Village Hearth breads and buns now offer another reason for families to add them to their shopping carts. Pan-O-Gold Baking Company's new "Loaves for Learning" program allows shoppers to support their local schools by collecting Country Hearth and Village Hearth UPC proofs of purchase, worth $0.05 each, and turning them in to their participating school for redemption. Eligible products include all Country Hearth and Village Hearth brand breads, buns, muffins, bagels and rolls.

King's Hawaiian Bread Gets An "A" For Back-To-School Lunches

August 29, 2011 King’s Hawaiian

Sandwiches are a staple lunch box item for time-crunched parents. However, according to a recent consumer survey conducted by King’s Hawaiian, 49 percent of parents say their kids come home with uneaten sandwiches. So, King’s Hawaiian, the family-owned company best known for its line of irresistibly delicious bread, is inspiring parents with two quick and tasty kid-friendly sandwich ideas that are perfect for back-to-school lunches and after school snacks.

Kosher Swiss Cheese Slices Through The Competition

Another week, another Hall of Famer. It's been a good run for Taster's Choice as we look at back-to-school, kid-friendly foods. This time, it's packaged sliced Swiss cheese.