United Bakers Oppose Louisiana Senate Bill 18

“In most bakeries, there is little reason to look up from the bakers’ bench and pay attention to proposed legislation,” says Rick Crawford, Certified Master Baker and Managing Partner of the RPIA Group, a bakery trade organization. “Most bakers are easy going and take things in stride, whether it is wheat prices or new sanitary codes, ‘it is what it is,’ they say, they abide by the laws and keep on baking.” A proposed law, however, has bakers and business owners across Louisiana and even across the nation in uproar, according to Crawford.

PA Food Merchants Association Members Have An Outstanding Record For Alcohol Sales Compliance

Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) members currently selling adult beverages in the Commonwealth have an exceptional record for compliance. The association recently polled members who currently have a license to sell alcohol in Pennsylvania and found those companies have exemplary records and policies in place to ensure the lawful sale of adult beverages.

Two From United Supermarkets To Receive Leadership Awards From Ventana Research

May 2, 2013 United Supermarkets

Two members of the leadership team at United Supermarkets, LLC, will be among those recognized later this month with Ventana Research’s 8th annual Leadership Awards.

Grocery Wars: Walmart Expanding Into Areas Dominated By Publix

Publix has been the undisputed leader of grocery sales in South Florida for years, with a market share larger than all other competitors combined. But now Walmart is intent on grabbing a bigger piece of the grocery business, and the battle is on.

FMI Announces 2013 Store Manager Award Winners

Today, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) honored four grand prize winners at its 13th annual Store Manager Award presentation at FMI’s professional development conference, Future Connect. The winners were selected among 10 category finalists. They are recognized for their work in store operations, leadership, and community involvement.