Urbandale, IA Hy-Vee To Close For A Month To Make Way For New Facility

July 16, 2012 Hy-Vee

The Hy-Vee store at 86th and Douglas in Urbandale closed its doors July 15 at 6 p.m. so the company can prepare for the opening of a new store next door to the existing facility. The new Urbandale Hy-Vee store, set to open August 14, will be the company’s largest and will incorporate several departments and features that are firsts for the market, said Josh Asche, Urbandale Hy-Vee store director.

Marc Poulin Appointed CEO Of Sobeys Inc.

July 16, 2012 Sobeys Inc.

Empire Company Limited's Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Marc Poulin as President & Chief Executive Officer of Sobeys Inc. In his new capacity, Mr. Poulin will also serve on the Board of Directors of Empire.

AYCO Poised For Exponential Growth & Expansion

July 16, 2012 AYCO

Established Grower Shipper and Importer AYCO Farms has announced significant growth and expansion activities to position the company as a global player in produce procurement. Recent acquisitions, partnering and new talent enhance AYCO’s ability to provide a wide variety of top quality products to buyers year round. “Our focus is to continue investing in direct farming, “states Avi Nir, CEO of AYCO.  “The most effective way we can reliably serve our customers into the future is to continue building our own farming organizations.”

Mushroom Council Promotes Pink In-Store Cause Marketing

July 16, 2012 Mushroom Council

Growers from across the nation have participated in the nationwide in-store program by turning their mushroom packages pink from mid-September to mid-November to support breast cancer research and awareness. Pink tills will be filling the shelves in October to coincide with National breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Farms Are Sprouting All Over Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s field of greens are no longer just for the hipster or yuppie with an obsession for local food. City supermarkets have inked deals or are in talks with competing rooftop farm companies spreading their seeds around the borough.