Month: January 2015

Boulder-Based Lucky's Market Names Ex-Sprouts, Sunflower Exec As New President

January 7, 2015 Staff Reporter, Boulder Daily Camera

Boulder-based Lucky's Market announced Monday that former Sprouts and Sunflower farmers markets executive Steve Black will take over as president of the company effective immediately. …

Onstead Stepping Down As Bi-Lo CEO

January 7, 2015 Roger Bull, Florida Times Union

Randall Onstead will step down in two months as president and chief executive officer of Bi-Lo Holdings, parent company of Winn-Dixie. The company more than quadrupled in size during his tenure. …

Cutrale & Safra Groups Successfully Complete Tender Offer For Chiquita Brands

January 7, 2015 Cutrale Group and Safra Group

The Cutrale and Safra Groups announced the completion of the tender offer by its affiliate, Cavendish Acquisition Corporation, to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Chiquita Brands International, Inc. at a price of $14.50 per share, net to the seller in cash, without interest and subject to any required withholding taxes. The tender offer expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, at the end of the day on Monday, January 5, 2015. …

Sesame Street Characters Now Appearing On Fowler Farms Apple Bags

January 7, 2015 Fowler Farms

Fowler Farms are offering their first eat brighter!™ branded apple bag and box to retailers. …

Culinary Specialty Produce Introduces The Masquerade Potato

January 7, 2015 Culinary Specialty Produce

As fresh produce becomes more and more a center plate item, growers are looking for varieties that will stand out and Gunrock Management has  just added  a  new item to that list. Enter the Masquerade Potato.  A stunning yellow skinned potato wrapped in a purple mask. Gunrock has combined the beauty of a two color skin and the refreshing known robust flavor of a russet. No flavor surprise, the Masquerade is comfort food art. …