Month: January 2015

GRA Executive Director Karen Bremer Elected To NRA Board Of Directors

January 23, 2015 Georgia Restaurant Association

Karen Bremer, executive director of the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA), was elected to serve on the board of directors for the National Restaurant Association (NRA). The NRA is governed by a volunteer board of directors and led in Washington, D.C. by a president and chief executive officer. On average, the board consists of 90 to 95 directors from across the country who represent every facet of the restaurant industry. …

Solving The Problem Of Wasted Food, With A Simple App

January 23, 2015 Izzy Best, CNBC

Even more than plastic and paper, food waste is filing up trash cans in the United States and becoming a problem across the world. …

Butterball Foodservice Announces Three New Turkey Breast Products

January 23, 2015 Butterball Foodservice

Butterball Foodservice introduces three new products, now available in distribution. Butterball Just Perfect HandCrafted All Natural Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Butterball Just Perfect HandCrafted All Natural Browned in Oil Turkey Breast, and Butterball Just Perfect HandCrafted Petite Roast & Serve Turkey Breast were created specifically for menu versatility and growing interest in healthier protein options. Naturally gluten free and trans fat free, the turkey breast products are ideal for carving applications, entres and sandwiches. …

Litehouse Announces Sale Of Company To Employees

January 23, 2015 Litehouse, Inc.

Litehouse, Inc., the nation’s premier salad dressing, sauce, dip, herb and cheese company, is pleased to announce that effective December 22, 2014, 100 percent of the company's stock has been sold to its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The move continues the opportunity for all current and future employees to become owners of this industry-leading brand, which has been family owned for over 50 years. Litehouse first formed an ESOP plan in 2006 selling 30 percent of the company as a commitment to their employees and their communities. The move to 100 percent ESOP ensures continued local ownership. …

Doug Stoiber To Join Ag 1 Source

January 23, 2015 Ag 1 Source

Ag 1 Source, the most trusted and reliable recruiting firm in the agriculture industry, announced that Doug Stoiber, based in Wilson, NC, will join the Food and Produce industry practice team. …