IDDBA's Show & Sell Workshop Celebrity Chef Presentations

During IDDBA 17 in the Show and Sell Workshop, we will have presentations from four celebrity chefs: George Duran, Giada De Laurentiis, Aarón Sánchez, and Shaun O’Neale. Experience live demonstrations and engage in intimate and actionable learning experiences through these top chefs. They will be presenting concepts and ideas, answering questions, and teaching about different foods and dishes.

Canada Bread Ratifies Collective Bargaining Agreement With BCTGM Local 468

Canada Bread Company, Limited and the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco, Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) Local 468, which represents associates who work in the bakery located in Langley, BC, have successfully ratified a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. This brings an end to the strike/lockout that commenced on April 1, 2017.

Walmart Announces $450M In 2017-2018 Investments Throughout Florida

May 26, 2017 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

The world’s largest retailer today announced its statewide growth and investment plans for the state of Florida, which will result in an economic impact well over $450 million. The plan will expand the company’s more than 375 facility footprint in Florida and build on the continued positive momentum in U.S. sales, customer traffic and customer feedback noted in the company’s most recent earnings report.

SpartanNash Names Kathy Mahoney President, MDV

May 26, 2017 SpartanNash

SpartanNash announced Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Kathy Mahoney has been named President of the company’s MDV military division based in Norfolk, Va., effective May 31, 2017. MDV is the leading distributor of grocery products to U.S. commissaries. Ms. Mahoney will continue her responsibilities as SpartanNash EVP and CLO.

Robust Organic Sector Stays On Upward Climb, Posts New Records In US Sales

The robust American organic sector stayed on its upward trajectory in 2016, gaining new market share and shattering records, as consumers across the United States ate and used more organic products than ever before, according to the Organic Trade Association's (OTA's) 2017 Organic Industry Survey released Wednesday at OTA's Annual Policy Conference.