Cargill Breaks Ground On A US $100 Million Cocoa Facility

May 10, 2013 Cargill

Cargill broke ground today on a U.S. $100 million investment to construct a state-of-the-art cocoa processing facility in Gresik, in the East-Java region of Indonesia. Cargill stated that the new facility is to meet the growing demand amongst customers for cocoa products and to encourage the development of the Asian cocoa sector.

Chef Keegan Gerhard Joins PreGel AMERICA At 2013 NRA Show

May 10, 2013 PreGel AMERICA

PreGel AMERICA announced its partnership with Chef Keegan Gerhard for the 2013 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show (NRA) May 18-21 at Chicago's McCormick Place. Chef Gerhard will lend his pastry know-how and renowned TV personality to emcee featured demonstrations at PreGel's Booth # 6223.

Five New Premium Cakes Added To The Bistro Collection Brand

May 10, 2013 Bistro Gourmet Bakery

The Bistro Gourmet Bakery, a premium foodservice dessert portfolio of The Hillshire Brands Company, today launched an expanded Bistro Collection line of gourmet cakes, each hand-crafted and individually portioned for operational ease. The ten-product thaw-and-serve gourmet cake collection includes five new cakes and will be supported by a marketing campaign, including an easily accessible mobile application.

Meijer Marks Milestone With 200th Store Opening

May 10, 2013 Meijer

Meijer will open its 200th store in Swartz Creek, Mich. on May 16, continuing its commitment to support the communities it serves by creating more than 200 jobs and buying fresh, local produce, Meijer Co-Chairman Hank Meijer announced.

Ecolab & Easy Ice Announce Exclusive Distribution Partnership

May 10, 2013 Easy Ice

Easy Ice, LLC announced an exclusive sales and service partnership with Ecolab’s Equipment Care Division.  Under the terms of this partnership, Ecolab will offer the Easy Ice Subscription Program to it’s customers throughout all major markets in North America.