US Foods Agrees To Acquire Hawkeye Foodservice Distribution
US Foods, one of the country’s most innovative food companies and leading distributors, today announced it has agreed to acquire Hawkeye Foodservice Distribution, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. …
Month: July 2012
Fresh Avocados Are A Tasty Choice For A Healthy Menu
When it comes to the health benefits of Fresh California Avocados, there’s plenty of good news. Not only do they add flavor, color, texture and appeal to dishes like Chili-Rubbed Salmon with Cilantro-California Avocado Salsa, they contribute to the dish’s positive nutritional profile. …
Jennie-O Turkey Store Makes Donations In Willmar, Duluth, MN
Jennie-O Turkey Store plants in Willmar donated $10,000 to fight hunger in the Willmar community. “On behalf of the Willmar plants, we are proud to help the United Way of West Central Minnesota’s Growmobile Program continue to fight hunger in Willmar,” said Jim Schammel, plant manager at the Willmar Avenue Plant, in a news release. …
Hillshire Brands Co. Announces Dennis Belcastro Will Become VP, Government & Industry Affairs
The Hillshire Brands Company announced that Dennis (Denny) Belcastro will become vice president, government and industry affairs. Belcastro will develop and implement the company’s engagement strategy with federal, state and local elected officials, regulatory agencies and key policymakers in addition to managing strategic customer and industry events. He will join the company on July 30, 2012. …
Cargill Is Successful Bidder For Fort Worth Beef Facility
Cargill today announced it is the successful bidder for the former AFA Foods, Inc. ground beef processing plant in Fort Worth, Texas, resulting from a federal bankruptcy court auction, with a bid of $14.1 million for the facility, plus the purchase of all working capital assets. Based in King of Prussia, Pa., AFA filed for chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court at Wilmington, Del., on April 2, 2012. Cargill bid only on AFA’s Fort Worth plant. The transaction also received court approval today and the sale is expected to close next week. …
