Smith Island Cakes Prove Popular This Christmas
The Smith Island Baking Company, which makes the 10-layer Smith Island cakes, says that for Christmas it shipped out hundreds of cakes as a result of the company’s online business. …
Month: December 2014
Tyson Foods Emporia Plant Adds Production Line, Jobs
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) recently concluded a line expansion at its prepared foods plant in Emporia. The expansion, which cost an estimated $3 million, created an additional line that will make a product for a national foodservice customer. About 16 jobs were created as a result of the project. …
Carl Icahn Acquires Stake In Manitowoc, Seeks Splitup
Carl Icahn reported a 7.7 percent stake in Manitowoc Co Inc (MTW.N), and became the second activist investor this year to push for a splitup of the company's crane and foodservice equipment businesses. …
Emmi Roth USA Awards $5,000 Educational Scholarship
Emmi Roth USA, an award-winning producer of specialty cheeses, has announced the winner of its 2014 Student Scholarship at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Alyssa Basham, a student in the baking and pastry program at the CIA’s Hyde Park Campus, received the $5,000 scholarship for her Sweet and Savory Surchoix Bread Pudding recipe. …
Del Taco & Jennie-O Brand Teams Up On Delicious Turkey Items
Del Taco says it's time for a better taco! The chain, with nearly 550 locations nationwide, has announced it has teamed up with the JENNIE-O® brand in developing a lean, seasoned ground turkey recipe using a proprietary blend of spices. Available at participating restaurants beginning December 30th, the turkey has 33 percent less fat than Del Taco's seasoned beef, yet offers the same craveable flavor fans know and love. Initially introducing turkey to the menu in January 2014, Del Taco continues to satisfy guest demand for quality ingredients and is still the only Mexican quick service restaurant to offer lean, seasoned ground turkey as a protein option. …
