General Mills Foodservice Awards $100,000 In Grants To 39 K-12 Schools

September 2, 2011 General Mills Foodservice

General Mills Foodservice has awarded grants up to $3,000 each to 39 K-12 schools across the country through the National Dairy Council Fuel UpTM Breakfast Grant program. A total of $100,000 in funding was awarded to help schools build or expand their breakfast programs.

Costco Says Jelinek To Take Over As CEO From Sinegal

September 2, 2011 Vivek Shankar, Bloomberg

Costco Wholesale Corp. appointed Chief Operating Officer Craig Jelinek to succeed Chief Executive Officer Jim Sinegal, who is stepping down Jan. 1.

Fresh Healthy Vending Announces New Incentive Program

September 2, 2011 Fresh Healthy Initiative

Fresh Healthy Vending, the healthy food vending machine company that is revolutionizing the industry, announces the launch of the Fresh and Healthy Initiative. This new organizations mission is to replace 2,000 junk-food vending machines with healthy food machines, and they are allocating $100 for each referral that results in a replaced machine.

NJ Farmers Experience Heavy Losses From Tropical Storm

September 2, 2011 New Jersey Farm Bureau

New Jersey farmers experienced crop damage on a widespread and, in some cases, severe basis after the weekend’s deluge of heavy rain from tropical storm Irene. While the feared wind damage to greenhouses and other farm structures never really materialized, the storm created unusually heavy, driving rain that affected all parts of the state. Nonetheless, consumers should expect continued availability of Jersey Fresh produce at farm markets and other outlets, despite the ill effects of this heavy weather, particularly if weather continues to improve.

SGS Showcases Disney-Branded Stonefruit With Promotion At SoCal Albertsons

September 2, 2011 SGS

Earlier this year, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) announced its continued commitment to helping families eat more nutritious foods by expanding its relationships with fresh produce growers and shippers. SGS, a new stonefruit supplier based in Traver, Calif., helped animate that commitment with a seasonal kick-off promotion in all Southern California Albertson's stores.