Month: September 2011

Stonyfield Launches Yogurt Lids To Support Nonprofit Breastcancer.org

September 7, 2011 Stonyfield / Breastcancer.org

On September 1, Stonyfield launched a new yogurt lid campaign to support nonprofit Breastcancer.org, the world's leading online resource for expert-reviewed information and support on breast health and breast cancer. The campaign's goal is to promote better breast health through a planet-friendly lifestyle. Using social media outlets and email, participants are urged to read and share stories about making lifestyle changes as a way to reduce breast cancer risk. …

PA's Shirley's Cookie Company Has Sweet Success

September 7, 2011 William Kibler, The Altoona Mirror

Cookies convey innocence. You ate them in kindergarten at snack time and, if you behaved yourself, for a treat at home. So it's fitting as serving cookies with milk that the innocent approach of Shirley's Cookie Co. Vice President for Sales Patty Shaw helped connect the company with Walmart, which has given the cookie company nationwide presence for two of its products within the last two years. …

Hostess Brands Hires Restructuring Advisers

September 7, 2011 Dhanya Skariachan, Reuters

Hostess Brands Inc, the U.S. wholesale baker that emerged from bankruptcy protection two years ago, has again hired restructuring advisers, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. …

1871: The King Cake Tradition Begins In New Orleans

September 7, 2011 Staff Reporter, The Times-Picayune

The king cake tradition began in 1871 with the Twelfth Night Revelers, who mark the start of the Carnival season on the day the three kings arrived at the Christ child, 12 days after his birth. At their ball the Revelers placed a golden bean inside their king’s cake. Whichever lady found the bean was named the queen. …

IRMA To Honor Chicago's Potash Markets As Illinois Retailer Of The Year

September 7, 2011 Illinois Retail Merchants Association

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association will honor Potash Markets, Chicago, as its 2011 Illinois Retailer of the Year during a gala luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago. The annual award is given to a retailer not only successful in business, but committed to community and civic affairs and respected in the industry. …