ABA Members Come To Washington To Address Key Issues Affecting Bakers

September 25, 2014 American Bakers Association

At ABA 2014 Fall Policy Conference held in Washington last week, several ABA Committee meetings took place where ABA members addressed key concerns to the baking industry in the areas of commodities and agriculture, energy and environment, safety.  The ABA Legal Committee also met to address the legal ramifications of several food safety and health care proposals on the table.

Bakers Push Congress To Address Grain Shipping Crisis

September 25, 2014 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association urged the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee to continue its oversight of the freight rail shipping crisis and work with the Senate to pass the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. 

Albertsons & Safeway Name Senior Leadership Team For Appointment Upon Completion Of Proposed Merger

September 25, 2014 Safeway Inc.

AB Acquisition LLC (Albertsons) and Safeway Inc. SWY, -0.26% announced today the new senior leadership team and division leaders  for the combined company that will take effect upon the closing of the proposed merger transaction, which is pending customary regulatory approvals.

Refrigeration Industry Leaders Organize Global Food Cold Chain Council

A coalition of major companies that comprise the supply chain necessary to move cold food products from field to market around the world today announce the organization of the Global Food Cold Chain Council. This initiative seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emission in the processing, transportation, storage and retail display of cold food and to stimulate demand for climate-friendly technology. The announcement was made by the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy, with the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and other private sector partners at the United Nations Secretary-General's Climate Summit held in New York City.

Whole Foods Is Making Six Changes To Improve Business

September 25, 2014 Ashley Lutz, Business Insider

Apple Pay, Instacart & Wine Clubs – here are some changes the grocery chain is making to improve business.