Costa Farms Acquires Houseplant Producer Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses‏

April 3, 2014 Costa Farms

Costa Farms announced today that it has acquired the business, assets, and brands of Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses, Inc. of Apopka, Florida, one of the country’s premier small-foliage growers.

Major New Study Calls Into Question CDC Sodium Recommendations

April 3, 2014 American Meat Institute

Just as Americans have been urged to reduce sodium intake and food makers have reformulated products in response to federal sodium reduction recommendations, a major new study says the low level of sodium intake recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) could actually be bad for your health.

IDDBA Presents The 2014 Show & Sell Center

The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) will feature the Show & Sell Center at Dairy-Deli-Bake 2014.  A highlight of the annual seminar and expo, the Show & Sell Center is a 10,000 sq. ft. retail merchandising and idea center filled with innovative, actionable selling examples and attention-getting displays created by our world-class merchandisers.  The event will be held June 1-3 in Denver, CO.

Maya Kaimal Fine Indian Foods Introduces Chickpea Chips

Maya Kaimal Fine Indian Foods, an established producer of award-winning specialty sauces, announces the launch of a new line of Chickpea Chips available nationally in three distinct flavors: Lightly Salted, Seeded Multigrain and Sweet Chili. Maya Kaimal Chickpea Chips are made with carefully sourced ingredients including a special blend of chickpeas and rice. The chips contain no GMO's, have no trans fats, and are gluten-free, kosher and vegan.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Names New Vice President Of Operations

April 3, 2014 Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. announced that Wil Webb has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. This appointment was made effective at the March 28, 2014, meeting of the Company’s Board of Directors. Webb will have responsibility for all of Cal-Maine Foods’ production and processing facilities located in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. He will report directly to Sherman Miller, chief operating officer of Cal-Maine Foods.