Month: October 2012

Walmart Works With Idaho Dept. Of Ag To Start Selling Locally Made 'Idaho Cheese'

October 4, 2012 Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture

Idaho has become the nation’s third-largest cheese producer, making a wide variety of cheeses, including American, cheddar, mozzarella and Swiss. Yet many locavores, or those who just want to support Idaho agriculture, have struggled to find Idaho cheese. Why? Because most cheese made in Idaho is sold to food companies that put their brand on the packaging and distribute nationwide with no reference to where the cheese was actually produced. But that will change this week with the introduction of Idaho brand cheese in Walmart stores across southern Idaho. …

Smart Balance Announces Reorganization

October 4, 2012 Smart Balance, Inc.

Smart Balance, Inc. announced plans to evolve its organizational structure to establish two business segments, move its corporate headquarters to Boulder, CO, and change its name to Boulder Brands, Inc. …

Tony's Fine Foods Acquires Substantially All Of The Assets Of Ideal Food Products

October 4, 2012 Tony’s Fine Foods

Tony’s Fine Foods and Ideal Food Products, Inc., a Portland, Oregon area perishable foods distributor, announced today Tony’s has acquired substantially all of the assets of Ideal Foods. Tony’s will begin operations in the Paci!c Northwest from Ideal’s modern distribution facility located in Ridge!eld, Washington. …

Best Dish In N.C. Winners Announced

October 4, 2012 North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Winners were announced in the Best Dish in North Carolina competition, which showcases restaurants using local ingredients. Organizers said 2012 was one of the most competitive years yet. …

US Foods' Next Top Product Contest Winners Announced

October 4, 2012 US Foods

Ending its nationwide search for the hottest new food trend, US Foods declared Chef Sean Frye’s savory jumbo shrimp and lump crab “hushpuppies” the winner of its Next Top Product contest. After a thrilling head-to-head cook off against two competing finalists, Chef Frye’s Cajun hushpuppies prevailed as the crowd favorite and received the highest score at the US Foods Fall Food Lovers Forum. As the winner, Chef Frye has the opportunity to have his recipe appear on menus nationwide when US Foods unveils the next Chef’s Line product in the spring, in addition to receiving $20,000 in cash and prizes. …