Bimbo Wins Beefsteak Bread In Hostess Brands Auction

March 7, 2013 Staff Reporter, Reuters

Mexico's Grupo Bimbo won the Beefsteak bread brand in an auction on Thursday from bankrupt company Hostess Brands Inc, after outbidding rival Flowers Foods Inc with an offer for $31.9 million, Hostess said.

Acosta Sales & Marketing Expands Foodservice Division With Regional Acquisitions

March 7, 2013 Acosta Sales & Marketing

Acosta Sales & Marketing, a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, today announced the acquisition of two foodservice companies: Juhl Brokerage and Mid-State Food Brokers. The combined organizations will integrate with Acosta’s rapidly growing foodservice division and will extend the coverage of the company’s sales and marketing services across the East and Midwest.

Seattle City Council To Require Carrot Sticks, Tuna Alongside Chips In Vending Machines

The Seattle City Council voted Monday to require healthier vending machines on city property. The proposal by Councilmember Richard Conlin also has the support of the Mayor Mike McGinn. Under the new rules, at least half of the food in city vending machines will have to be healthy.

Diners Snub Old-School Chains In Favor Of Faster Fare

A quarter-century ago, consumers feasted on fried appetizers, unlimited breadsticks and big desserts at Applebee's, Olive Garden and Chili's. Today, many Americans are trading those restaurants in for cheaper, faster fare or splurging a bit for a trendier experience.

The Broaster Company Launches Six On-Trend Dipping Sauces, Spicy Chicken Filet

March 7, 2013 The Broaster Company

All set to drive sales and enhance the dining experience at Broaster Chicken restaurants, The Broaster Company is launching six on-trend dipping sauce flavors and a spicy chicken filet. Together, they enhance The Broaster Company line of products that includes chicken tenders, shrimp, boneless wings, bone-in wings and chicken filets. The dipping sauces are available in two convenient sizes, 1.25-ounce dipping cups and a gallon-size jug, with a handy pump, for countertop or back-of-the-house use.