Kroger To Merge Four Pension Funds

In a move expected to reduce Kroger Co.’s annual pension contribution expense and secure pension benefits of more than 65,000 employees, the grocer will merge four of the UFCW/multiemployer pension funds into a new fund Jan. 1.

PRO*ACT Diversification Strategy Targets Retail, Kelly Jacob Joins As VP Of Retail Sales

December 20, 2011 PRO*ACT

PRO*ACT, America’s leading distributor of fresh produce to the foodservice industry, announced the addition of Kelly Jacob to the management team in the newly created position of Vice President of Retail Sales. Pro*Act’s strategic plan calls for diversification to many industry segments including retail. The company plans to significantly increase the focus on retail and Pro*Act is proud to announce that Ms. Jacob will be leading that charge.

BI-LO & Winn-Dixie Agree To Merge

December 20, 2011 BI-LO

BI-LO, LLC  and Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. announced that the companies will merge to create an organization of approximately 690 grocery stores and 63,000 employees in eight states throughout the southeastern United States.

Chesterfield, MO Schnucks To Host Challah Baking Monthly

Schucks hosts Loaves of Love learn-to-bake-it program in the New Year, beginning with Challah. Kick off the New Year with a healthy start. It's guaranteed to be super-healthy yet delicious Challah. The program is free of charge.

Appealing To Nostalgia For The Old Country

December 20, 2011 Tammy La Gorce, New York Times

A SIGN outside Varrelmann’s Bake Shop on Park Avenue in Rutherford reads: “Try our German apple cake.” At this time of year, though, chances are that customers visiting the 109-year-old shop are looking for something else in addition to, or even instead of, that cake.