Land O'Lakes Closes Kozy Shack Acquisition

August 2, 2012 Land O’Lakes

Land O’Lakes announced it has closed the transaction that was the subject of a previously announced agreement to acquire Kozy Shack Enterprises, Inc., a market leader in the chilled dairy desserts category in North America.

Dairy Stabilization Regulations Classified As 'Unfunded Private-Sector Mandate'

According to a recent report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP) would impose private-sector mandates, as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA), on the dairy industry.

Murray's Cheese Shop Coming To Three Central Ohio Kroger Stores

Murray’s — a well-respected cheese store in Greenwich Village of New York, with another location at Grand Central Terminal there — will be set up on Aug. 12 in the Kroger Marketplace at 7625 Sawmill Rd., Dublin.To follow: openings in the stores at 7100 Hospital Dr. in Dublin on Sept. 2 and 150 W. Sycamore St. in the Brewery District on Sept. 23.

Stop & Shop Recalls Calico Bean Salad Item Sold On Salad Bar

August 2, 2012 FDA

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC, following a recall by Costa Fruit & Produce, announced it removed from sale Calico Bean Salad, sold on the salad bar, due to a possible health risk of listeria monocytogenes.

Emmi Roth USA Earns New FSSC 22,000 Certification

August 2, 2012 Emmi Roth USA, Inc.

After two years of diligent preparation, Emmi Roth USA announces its FSSC Monroe, Wisconsin, and Penn Yan, NY facilities have been approved for FSSC 22,000 Certification by the Global Food Safety Initiative.