IDFA, Others Urge Congress To Include 'SAFE Trucking Act' As Amendment To Highway Bill

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today joined more than 70 of the nation’s leading food and agriculture associations in sending a letter urging Congress to include the Safe, Flexible and Efficient (SAFE) Trucking Act, H.R. 3488, as an amendment to the highway reauthorization legislation, which is expected to go before the full House of Representatives this week. It is a bipartisan amendment sponsored by Representatives Reid Ribble (R-WI), Kurt Schrader (D-OR), David Rouzer (R-NC) and Collin Peterson (D-MN).

Sara Lee Bread, Nature's Harvest Bread And Bimbo Bread Award A New NYC School Playground

November 3, 2015 Bimbo Bakeries USA

Fulfilling a mission to revitalize recess, Sara Lee® Bread, Nature's Harvest® Bread and Bimbo® Bread — leading brands manufactured by Bimbo Bakeries USA — today announced the completion of a new playground facility at P.S. 197 John B. Russwurm Elementary School in New York City. The playground is a result of the 2014 "Eat Well, Play Happy" contest, which awarded the school a new playground valued at $50,000.

Quarterly Trends Report: Past. Present. Profit.

November 3, 2015 Janae Morris, PreGel America

America's  undying love affair with food has spanned many delectable centuries and continues to foster a passion that increasingly grows more intense with each generation. Culinary trends in 2015 are no exception. As the American palate continues to evolve, seeking more adventurous flavors, textures, and seasonings from around the world, innovation has become the new norm in America's kitchens. Today, iconic staples such as doughnuts, waffles, and fruits, vegetables and proteins are experiencing an enticing makeover, taking them from basic to gourmet, while changing menus across the nation and making the establishments providing them household names.

La Brea Bakery Says 'Thank You' This Thanksgiving To Everyday Heroes

November 3, 2015 La Brea Bakery

This holiday season, La Brea Bakery, the nation's top Artisan bread brand, is giving people the chance to say “Thank You” to their loved ones who have to work on Thanksgiving with a surprise gift – a Thanksgiving meal brought directly to their place of work. Through the #ThanksgivingHero campaign page on La Brea Bakery’s Facebook page, the company will be accepting nominations for the hero in people’s lives via a one hundred word essay (or less) and photo upload, now through November 15, 2015.

Fresh & Easy Files Bankruptcy, Making Official Its Plan To Leave California

As expected, Fresh & Easy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week as part of its plan to exit three states, including California.