A group of wheat-growing states has joined the U.S. Justice Department in investigating a proposed joint venture by Cargill, CHS and ConAgra, which would make the largest U.S. flour miller even larger, two sources told Reuters. …
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, successfully closed the acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division from Singapore-based Petra Foods Ltd. as planned on June 30, 2013, following approval from the regulatory authorities. The combination of the two businesses makes Barry Callebaut the world’s largest cocoa and chocolate manufacturer, fully integrated from bean sourcing to the manufacture of the finest chocolate products. …
The Specialty Food Association awarded two Belle Chevre products with the coveted 2013 Sofi™ Gold yesterday, effectively proclaiming the excellence and dominance of the artisan goat cheese brand. Belle Chevre’s Goat Cheese Cheesecake was awarded the gold in the Baked Good, Baking Ingredient, or Cereal category. The Belle & The Bees Breakfast Cheese won gold in the Diet & Lifestyle category, complimenting its previous sofi™ Silver for Outstanding New Product. …
With a study this year by Florida International University showing one in six Floridians lives in poverty, FLIPANY, or Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth, is increasingly offering grocery store tours to teach people "how to shop on a budget," said Jeff Milner, a chef with the organization. "People are really struggling to make ends meet." …
North Texas has plenty of new rooftops, and that means more mouths to feed. After focusing on Dallas neighborhoods with new stores and remodelings, chains are looking again to the suburbs for growth. Some are making bigger investments by opening their own distribution centers. …
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