Shuttered Mastroianni Bakery Files For Chapter 11

September 2, 2016 Eric Anderson, Times Union

Mastroianni Bros. Bakery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, listing nearly $810,000 in debts owed to unsecured creditors. The filing was made Aug. 25 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Albany.

Family Meals Movement Is Mounting

September 2, 2016 FMI Foundation

In one short year, the family meals movement established by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation last September has gained significant momentum. More than 100 grocery store chains and food manufacturers across the country have committed to helping Americans enjoy the benefits of one more meal at home each week as the nation prepares to celebrate National Family Meals Month™ this September.

Cheney Brothers Hits Job Target Three Years Early

September 2, 2016 Herald Tribune

Economic developers in Charlotte County say that Cheney Brothers Inc., a major food distributor in the Southeastern U.S., has exceeded expectations for job creation with its $100 million investment in a massive distribution center in Punta Gorda.

Bi-Lo To Close Two South Carolina Stores

September 2, 2016 Roddie Burris, The State

The Bi-Lo grocery store on Forest Drive near the former Cardinal Newman High School will close in early October, the company announced Tuesday evening. Bi-Lo also said it is closing a store on Meeting Street in Charleston.

Direct Eats Acquires Online Food Purveyor Wholeshare

September 2, 2016 Direct Eats

Direct Eats announced today that it has acquired the business and brands of Wholeshare, a competitor in the online direct-to-consumer marketplace for the natural and organic grocery space. This further advances Direct Eats' position as the standout leader, engine, and hub in the e-commerce arena for organic, natural and specialty food products. In addition, this will fold in a wide audience of actively engaged natural and organic food buyers to Direct Eats.