Whole Foods Won't Sell Chobani Greek Yogurt As Of Early Next Year

Whole Foods said on Wednesday that as of early next year its stores would no longer stock Chobani, primarily because the explosion of Greek yogurt brands has made it more selective in how it allocates its prized refrigerated shelf space.

Bimbo USA To Close Wichita Bakery

December 19, 2013 Mike Iuen, KAKE

A Wichita bakery is preparing to close its doors, leaving more than 100 people without jobs. The Bimbo Bakery, formerly the Rainbow Bakery, told its employees that it will shut down February 24th.

International Cocoa Organization Chief Sees 2nd Year Of Cocoa Deficit

Demand for cocoa beans threatens to outstrip supply for a second year, the executive director of the International Cocoa Organization said in an interview aired Dec. 8th.

FDA Grants ABA Request To Extend Trans Fat Comment Period

December 19, 2013 American Bakers Association

In response to ABA’s and others’ request, on December 17, 2013, FDA extended the comment period by 60 days, to March 8, 2014, on its preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) for use in food.

Hy-Vee To Open Restaurants In 50 More Stores, Contractor Says

Hy-Vee plans to add its line of Market Grille and Market Café  restaurants to 50 stores around the Midwest next year, including some in Central Iowa.