Year: 2012

New Hobart HS Series Heavy-Duty Slicers

November 27, 2012 Hobart

Hobart announced the launch of its HS Series heavy-duty slicer. In designing the new slicer, the company rigorously applied the revised NSF/ANSI 8-2010 standard. The HS Series includes not only sealed seams, compliant fasteners and removable parts for easy cleaning, but also patented features for better overall operation with every slice. The new Hobart HS Series heavy-duty slicer is available in manual as well as automatic models. The HS Series units will be available for order on 12/3/12 with shipping and delivery on 1/02/13. …

Topeka's Iwig Family Dairy Will Be 'Stronger' After Bankruptcy

November 27, 2012 Rick Dean & Aly Van Dyke, The Capital-Journal

A popular longtime Topeka dairy operation struggling to remain financially afloat has filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy protection. …

'Dairy Cliff' Raises New Worries For Iowans, Farmers

November 27, 2012 J.T. Rushing, The Gazette

As if the “fiscal cliff” and the long-suffering farm bill weren’t enough, Iowans may soon face a new dilemma — a “dairy cliff.” If Congress fails to act in the handful of weeks it has left in its lame-duck session before adjourning for Christmas recess, the nation’s dairy programs for farmers will expire Jan. 1. …

Hood Partners With Chefs For Soup Boutique Inspired By Hood Cream

November 27, 2012 Hood

HP Hood, the leading dairy brand in New England, today announced the launch of the Soup Boutique, Inspired by Hood® Cream, a touring food truck sampling chef-created soups featuring Hood Cream. From November 26th through December 13th, Hood will be sampling these hot, delicious soups at select locations on specific dates in Boston, Portland and Providence. …

Ahold USA Promotes David Lessard To Vice President Of Produce & Floral

November 27, 2012 Ahold USA

Ahold USA today announced that David Lessard has been promoted to vice president of produce and floral, effective immediately. In his new role, based in Carlisle, Lessard will be responsible for strategically leading, directing, designing, and approving category management business plans and portfolio plans for the produce and floral teams. …