Month: February 2014

Governor Quinn Announces Hof Haus Meat Products Company Expanding In Chicago

February 5, 2014 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Governor Pat Quinn joined John Hofmeister & Son, Inc. to announce that the long-time, family-owned Chicago meat products company will undergo a $9.6 million expansion and create 25 new jobs. The project will be supported by a $2 million loan from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward. …

Training.IDDBA.org Brings Free Training To Food Retailers

February 5, 2014 International Dairy·Deli·Bakery Association™ (IDDBA)

The International Dairy·Deli·Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) has launched training.iddba.org, a free online training website. Primarily aimed at supermarket dairy, deli, bakery, and prepared foods associates, the site offers training in food safety, bakery, and cheese in both English and Spanish. Training is free and available any time on any device at training.iddba.org. …

Egg Farmers Of Canada Partners With Breakfast Club Of Canada

February 5, 2014 Egg Farmers of Canada

More Canadian children will have access to a balanced breakfast before school thanks to a new partnership between Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) and Breakfast Club of Canada. …

Midwest Dairy Council Promotes Ways To Manage Lactose Intolerance

February 5, 2014 Midwest Dairy Council

February is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating people about a condition that is often misunderstood. What many individuals don't realize is that a person can have lactose intolerance and still enjoy the taste and nutritional benefits of dairy foods. A primary goal for Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month is to deliver this message: Lactose intolerance doesn't have to mean dairy avoidance. …

happy egg co. Free Range On Pasture Eggs Now Available At The Fresh Market

February 5, 2014 happy egg co.

Continuing its mission to make high quality, Free Range on pasture eggs accessible across the U.S., the happy egg co. announced it will once again expand its distribution network with the addition of The Fresh Market grocery chain. Free Range on pasture eggs from the happy egg co. can now be found in 150+ The Fresh Market retail locations across the country. …