IDDBA's 2016 Dairy-Deli-Bake Speaker Line-Up Announced

The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) has announced the speakers for the 2016 Dairy-Deli-Bake. The event will be held June 5-7 in Houston, TX at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Complete program information is available at iddba.org.

Cotton Creek Capital Acquires Sterling Foods

April 5, 2016 Sterling Foods

Cotton Creek Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of San Antonio, Texas-based Sterling Foods ("Sterling"), a food industry leader of specialty bakery products. The transaction closed on March 30, 2016 and financial terms were not disclosed. The investment by Cotton Creek Capital was made in partnership with Sterling's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John D. Likovich.

Kroger Invites Customers To Explore Spanish Cuisine

April 5, 2016 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. family of stores is taking customers on a gourmet journey to taste the exquisite flavors of Spain during an exciting two-week event, Savor World Flavor: Taste of Spain.

The Most Successful Stores In Retail Have One Thing In Common – They’re Ugly

Some of the most successful retail stores are also among the least attractive. Instead of soft lighting and elaborate displays, stores like Aldi, Dollar General, Costco, and Trader Joe's offer no-frills shopping experiences with few bells and whistles.

FMI Creates Alliance Between Culinary & Sales Leadership In Food Retail

April 5, 2016 Food Marketing Institute

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today announces a new initiative that lays the groundwork for a trusted business and creative partnership between two unique grocery roles – the supermarket chef and the head of fresh prepared foods.