Cage-Free Egg Pledges Yielding To Market Reality

December 19, 2017 CoBank

Food company commitments recently pushed cage-free egg production to new heights, but U.S. egg markets are returning to more normal production growth, producer profitability and specialty egg premiums, according to a new report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange Division.

Grain Craft & Indigo Announce Consumer-Driven Supply Agreement For One Million Bushels Of Identity Preserved Wheat

December 19, 2017 Grain Craft

Grain Craft, the largest independent flour milling company in the United States, has partnered with Indigo Ag, Inc., a company dedicated to harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet, in a supply agreement for one million bushels of high quality, sustainably produced, and identity preserved wheat.

Grupo Bimbo Names Honey Holding "Supplier Of The Year" For The United States

December 19, 2017 Grupo Bimbo

Honey Holding I dba Honey Solutions, a leading processor of industrial honey, announced today that the company has been named "Supplier of the Year" for the United States by Grupo Bimbo for its role in generating cost savings for the world's largest bakery company and for its comprehensive corporate sustainability program.

ABA Applauds Grain Food Flexibility In USDA Interim Rule On School Meal Programs

December 19, 2017 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association (ABA) applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s steps in allowing local operators to apply for waivers to the whole grains requirement when facing procurement challenges, as well as adjustments to the sodium reduction requirement timeline.

PreGel International Training Centers Adds To Quality Education

There is a proverbial saying that states: Variety is the spice of life. Undoubtedly, people appreciate the opportunity to choose what suits them best, including what they want to learn. With five locations across the U.S., the PreGel International Training Centers exceed that demand with a showcase of exciting new classes for 2018 added to its standard curriculum of consistently outstanding subject matter.