Month: June 2012

Performance Food Group To Acquire Institution Food House, Inc.

June 6, 2012 Performance Food Group

Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG) has announced it will acquire Institution Food House, Inc. (IFH) from Alex Lee, Inc. The acquisition brings together two major foodservice distribution companies to enhance service and offerings to customers in the Carolinas, and the surrounding geography. IFH is a $600M foodservice distributor based in Hickory, North Carolina, with an additional location in Florence, South Carolina. IFH was founded in 1966 and is the largest independent foodservice distributor based in the Carolinas. The transaction is expected to close in mid-June. …

Iowa Egg Company Warned Of Salmonella In Hens

June 6, 2012 Staff Reporter, Associated Press

An Iowa State University scientist found evidence that sick hens at farms owned by an Iowa egg producer were "almost certainly" laying eggs contaminated with salmonella months before one of the nation's largest outbreaks of food-borne illness came to light, newly released records show. …

Lifeway Foods, Inc. Makes Crain's "Fast 50 List" For Fifth Consecutive Year

June 6, 2012 Lifeway Foods, Inc.

Lifeway Foods, Inc., a leading supplier of cultured dairy products known as kefir and organic kefir, announced this week that it is ranked #39 on Crain's Chicago Business' 2012 Fast 50, a prestigious annual list of the fastest growing public and private companies in the Chicago area. …

The Greek Gods Greek-Style Yogurt Announces Video Contest Winner

June 6, 2012 The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

The Greek Gods® Greek-Style Yogurt today announced the first place winner of its recipe and video contest.  Inspired by spokesman Dean Karnazes, consumers were challenged to create a two-minute video showcasing The Greek Gods® brand Greek-Style Yogurt as part of a pre- or post-workout snack and then highlight the health benefits using footage of their workout routine or athletic challenges. …

Laura Chenel's Chèvre Announces Kosher Certification

June 6, 2012 Laura Chenel’s Chèvre

Beginning this month, several varieties of Laura Chenel’s Chévre will be certified Kosher under the supervision of the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of San Francisco.  The company’s new Sonoma creamery has met processing and packing procedures in compliance with Jewish Dairy laws. The first cheeses to carry the kosher designation will be the award-winning fresh Log, Chabis, Chef’s Chèvre and Cabecou. …