Month: August 2014

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) announced the senior leaders who will guide the company upon completion of its proposed merger with US Foods. It is anticipated that the Sysco Board of Directors will appoint the following officers of the company, upon closing of the merger, to report to Sysco President and Chief Executive Officer Bill DeLaney: …

JBS USA announces the launch of ChefsExclusiveBeef.com, an interactive website that highlights our gourmet Chef's Exclusive® beef program. The website serves as an easy-to-use sales resource and informational tool for retail and foodservice operators, as well as a useful source of information for consumers. …

Wholesome Sweeteners and Diamond Crystal Brands announce an exciting new foodservice partnership. This new relationship takes Wholesome Sweeteners into a new era of accessibility for foodservice operators, including restaurants, cafes and coffee shops, and reinforces the Diamond Crystal Brands position as a preeminent supplier of foodservice solutions. …

The Mississippi Gulf Seafood Trail is a campaign encouraging local restaurants to promote fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico. It started in late spring, and ends on August 14. …

Millions of the little orange Clementines and mandarins, grown right here in the San Joaquin Valley, could soon be offered in Happy Meals at McDonald's restaurants across the country as part of a bold new cross-branding agreement between the iconic restaurant chain and Sun Pacific Marketing, a grower and marketer of California citrus, table grapes and tomatoes — and the exclusive distributor of Cuties. …