Giant Bringing Back Guaranteed Value Line

With tightened family budgets, Giant Food Stores is reintroducing its guaranteed value product line. All of the about 200 guaranteed value products will be marked down 20 to 25 percent less than their national brand equivalent. More than 60 percent of the line is sold for $2 or less.

ABA Supports Increased Grains In School Meals

January 30, 2012 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association strongly supports efforts by First Lady Michelle Obama and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to achieve more nutritious and healthful school meals that improve the dietary habits of school children and protect their overall health.

Artuso Pastry Foods Plans $2M Expansion, Mamaroneck, NY Bakery

January 30, 2012 Ernie Garcia, Journal News

A $2 million expansion for the Artuso Pastry Foods Corp. envisions a new bakery in Mamaroneck and a higher profile for the company’s goods in local supermarkets.

Hostess Blames Unions For Its Bankruptcy

Hostess Brands, which filed for Chapter 11 two weeks ago, asked a judge to reduce its commitments to union employees, claiming the costs put the Twinkie-maker at a "profound competitive disadvantage."

Six Infections Confirmed From Raw Milk Sold In Chambersburg, PA Area

Six cases of a bacterial infection found in raw milk from a Chambersburg dairy have been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.