Competition Bureau Investigation Into Bread Price-Fixing

December 21, 2017 Sobeys Inc.

Court filings in the ongoing investigation by the Competition Bureau into price-fixing of commercial bread products between 2001 and 2015 were made available to Sobeys yesterday.

Bakers Applaud Congress For Perseverance In Passing Pro-Growth Tax Bill

December 21, 2017 American Bakers Association

“The American Bakers Association applauds Congress for passing the most comprehensive, pro-growth tax reform in 30 years,” said ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie. “ABA especially applauds Speaker Paul Ryan, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and tax writing committee chairs Kevin Brady and Orrin Hatch for their persistence and perseverance in accomplishing what so many in Washington thought was impossible.”

Lidl Hits The Brakes On N.J. Grocery Store As Other Store Plans Scrapped

December 21, 2017 Matt Gray, NJ.com

Plans by German discount grocer Lidl to begin construction on its second New Jersey store have stalled as the company hits the brakes on several proposed locations in other states.

Sid Wainer & Son Recognized For Outstanding Commitment In Supporting Local Massachusetts Agriculture

December 21, 2017 Sid Wainer & Son®

Sid Wainer & Son®, the leading distributor and curator of New England's finest specialty produce and specialty foods, has been honored by the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources for their outstanding dedication and commitment to supporting local Massachusetts agriculture. John Lebeaux has presented the Wainer family with this unique recognition for their long-standing history of effectively growing relationships with the local farming community.

Capitol City Produce Acquires Table Fresh Foods Distribution Business

December 21, 2017 Capitol City Produce®

Capitol City Produce Company, LLC and Table Fresh Foods, LLC today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Capitol City Produce will acquire Table Fresh Foods distribution operations effective December 30, 2017.