Month: January 2013

The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. Acquires Queensgate Foodservice

January 2, 2013 The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., a premier distributor of specialty food products in the United States, today announced that it has acquired substantially all the assets of Queensgate Foodservice, located in Cincinnati, OH. Founded in 1999, Queensgate is a distributor stocking more than 8,000 items, including a full line of produce, fresh meats and poultry, dairy, dry grocery, and frozen foods. They currently serve some of the finest restaurants, caterers, hotels, country clubs, and other operators in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. …

Middleby Corporation Acquires Viking Range Corporation

January 2, 2013 The Middleby Corporation

The Middleby Corporation today announced the acquisition of Viking Range Corporation for $380 million in cash. …

Courtney Heeren Crowned 2013 Michigan Apple Queen

January 2, 2013 The Michigan Apple Committee

Courtney Heeren of Grand Rapids has been crowned the 2013 Michigan Apple Queen. Kate Sage of Eau Claire is First Runner-Up. Contestants for Michigan Apple Queen must have a connection to the Michigan Apple industry in order to serve as its ambassador. …

Dole To Complete Sale Of Asia Fresh Business In Early 2013

January 2, 2013 Dole Food Company, Inc.

Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE: DOLE) today announced that it expects the sale of its worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh businesses to ITOCHU Corporation for $1.685 billion in cash, now to be completed in early 2013. The sale transaction is still waiting for China regulatory approval, with the required regulatory approvals from the other six countries already received. …

Consuming Avocado With A Burger May Neutralize Interleukin-6

January 2, 2013 Sarah Glynn, Medical News Today

Consuming half of a fresh Hass avocado with a burger may counteract the protein Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a measure of inflammation, compared to eating a burger without the vegetable. …