WBA Announces Art Of The Cake Competition Winners

Decorators from Wisconsin and upper Illinois participated in the Art of the Cake Competition at the Pastry Studio during the 2014 Midwest Foodservice Expo.  The Art of the Cake Competition featured four opportunities for professional and beginner cake artists to showcase their talents:  Extreme Wedding Cake Challenge, Creative Cake Decorating Competition, Cupcake Warrior Championship, and NEW in 2014, the Extreme Groom’s Cake Challenge.

Daffy Apple Extends Business To New Markets, Changing Name To Daffy Farms

March 18, 2014 Daffy Farms

After more than 60 years of popularity, why is Daffy Apple Corporation changing its name to Daffy Farms. “Because of our growing year-round caramel business to grocery chains, bakeries, the foodservice trade and more,” answered Phillip Kellogg, president of Daffy Farms, which recently changed its name from Daffy Apple Corporation. “We are now more than apples.”

KeHE Distributors Receives Roundy’s Chairman Award For Outstanding DSD Service

March 18, 2014 KeHE Distributors, LLC

On February 26, 2014, KeHE Distributors was honored to receive the Roundy's Chairman Award for Outstanding DSD Service. This year's award ceremony was held during Roundy's Vendor Summit in Chicago, IL. KeHE was one of seven vendors who received a Chairman's award, and was amongst an impressive group of award winners that included large consumer packaged goods companies. These awards go to companies who have gone above and beyond the call of duty over the course of the previous year.

Sobeys Slashes Jobs, Costs After Safeway Acquisition

Sobeys Inc. is focused on shaving costs to win a tough food fight, with plans to consolidate manufacturing and distribution operations, cut jobs in two regional offices and force suppliers to retroactively reduce their prices.

FMI & Retail Dietitians Business Alliance Launch An Employers Tool Kit

March 18, 2014 Food Marketing Institute

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance (RDBA) launched an online interactive tool kit to help retail employers better understand the role of retail dietitians in their stores.