Month: January 2012

Restaurant Visits Across The Globe Generally Weak In 3rd Quarter, Reports NPD

January 9, 2012 The NPD Group, Inc.

Low consumer confidence and the stressed global economy were reflected in the weak foodservice traffic in most countries around the world in the quarter ending September 2011, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research company. The growing or more stable domestic economies of Canada, China, and France encouraged more visits over last year, in contrast, Italy, with one of the more challenging economic environments, also experienced traffic gains in the quarter. …

With Snowville Yogurt Rollout, Pomeroy, OH Dairy Seeks Community Help

January 9, 2012 Kellie Rizer, Athens News

With Snowville in its fourth year of operation, construction of the creamery began in 2006, and by 2007 cartons illustrated with the distinctive Snowville milkmaid reached the shelves of local stores, both big and small. On Nov. 27, the creamery began the Kickstarter Project, a 45-day fundraising venture to bring Snowville yogurt to grocery shelves. …

Organic Valley Farmer-Owners Recognized For Outstanding Land Stewardship In California

January 9, 2012 Organic Valley

Recognized for their extraordinary land stewardship, Organic Valley farmer-owners Rosie and Ward Burroughs of Burroughs Family Farm recently received the honor of being one of three finalists for the prestigious sixth annual Leopold Conservation Award for California. The award is named for world-renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold. Nominees were recognized at the California Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting on December 5 in Sparks, Nevada. …

Tillamook's Colby Cheese Takes First Place At ACS

January 9, 2012 Staff Reporter, Coast River Business Journal

Tillamook Colby cheese took first place in the 2011 American Cheese Society Judging and Competition held in August in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. …

Sara Lee Corp. Appoints Sean Connolly Chief Executive Officer Of MeatCo

January 9, 2012 Sara Lee Corporation

Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) today announced that it has appointed Sean Connolly as chief executive officer of its North American Retail and Foodservice business effective January 17, 2012. Connolly will serve as chief executive officer of MeatCo (Sara Lee’s North American Meats business) following the spin off of its International Coffee and Tea business, expected to be completed in the second calendar quarter of 2012. …