Maple Hill Launches New Blended Yogurt

February 2, 2018 Maple Hill

Maple Hill, America’s original 100% grass-fed organic dairy, announces the launch of a brand new line of blended yogurts. Developed in response to the high consumer demand for 100% grass-fed organic dairy products, the new line of smooth & creamy whole milk yogurts are a triple delight: excellent nutrition, farm fresh taste and sure to be a new family favorite.

MMPA Members Take Home One Third Of All National Dairy Quality Awards

Seventeen Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) member farms were awarded National Dairy Quality Awards, making up over a third of the total winners. The MMPA members made up over one third of the 46 nationally recognized farms in the annual award program. One platinum award, seven gold awards and nine silver awards were earned by MMPA members.

Franz Bakery Plans $20M Expansion At Glenwood Facility That Would Add 45 Jobs

Franz Family Bakery is lobbying Lane County and Springfield officials for a property tax waiver on its proposed $20 million expansion in Glenwood.

Bread Price-Fixing Scandal: Sobeys Threatens Legal Action Over Being Implicated

February 2, 2018 Canadian Press

George Weston Ltd. and Loblaw Companies Ltd. "should keep checking the mailroom" for upcoming legal action after they implicated Sobeys Inc. in an alleged industry-wide bread price-fixing scheme that goes "right to the heart of the trust" between Canadians and their grocers, the CEO of the grocery chain said Thursday.

Seventh Annual Whole Grain Sampling Day An Opportunity To Increase Sales, Promote Healthy Eating

Boston-based nutrition nonprofit Oldways invites restaurants, manufacturers, supermarkets, schools, and other companies and organizations to participate in the seventh annual Whole Grain Sampling Day. Celebrated on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, the goal of the day is to put the focus on whole grains and increase the visibility of organizations that offer these healthy foods to their customers. Last year saw over 200 events across 38 states, reaching thousands of consumers.