Three Smart Balance Enhanced Milks Receive AHA Heart-Check Mark

July 27, 2012 Smart Balance

Several Smart Balance® (Nasdaq:SMBL) enhanced fat free milk varieties now display the most recognized and trusted health symbol among food icons: the American Heart Association's Heart-Check mark. The AHA Heart-Check mark is given to select food products that meet health standards for total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium and beneficial nutrients.

Kemps & Joe Mauer Team Up For Minnesota Multi-Field Baseball Restoration Project

July 27, 2012 Kemps LLC

Kemps, St. Paul-based dairy and ice cream producer, has unveiled a new program focused on restoring youth baseball fields across Minnesota. Kemps will donate 10 cents for every Joe Mauer milk and ice cream product sold, to the Local Heroes for Local Fields program up to $100,000 through September 30, 2012.

ABA Webinar: How Will The Drought Impact Wheat Prices & Supplies

Save the date for an important webinar to discuss the impacts of the 2012 drought on wheat, corn and soybeans prices and supply, Tuesday, July 31, at 3:00 pm ET.

ACE Bakery LLC Establishing New Facility In South Carolina

ACE Bakery LLC (“ACE Bakery”), a maker of baked goods for the retail and food service markets, on Thursday announced plans to locate a new facility in Cherokee County. The $18.4 million investment is expected to generate approximately 51 new jobs.

All Things Baking – Bakery Tours Announced

July 27, 2012 Retail Bakers of America

All Things Baking on September 9-11, 2012 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas is sure to attract bakers and food service professionals. This show is a high-energy, innovative trade event geared to appeal to today’s forward-thinking baking professionals. A popular part of the event is the bakery tours.  This year there will be 3 tours for attendees to select.  To allow for more attendees to participate, there will be morning and afternoon tours.  The tours cost $30 per person.