Month: September 2018

Local Farms Part Of The Upstate Niagara Cooperative Win National Titles Through Bison Dip & Cheese

September 12, 2018 The Daily News

Upstate Niagara was awarded first place in the Refrigerated Dip category at the 2018 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest, for their famous Bison® French Onion Dip, a Western New York favorite for generations. The farmer-owned cooperative also won first place for their Light Sour Cream and both Strawberry & Blueberry Lowfat Yogurts. This competition was held on August 21-22 in Wisconsin and sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association. …

Announcing B Corp Certification

September 12, 2018 Grand Central Bakery

To Our Customers: I am pleased to announce that Grand Central Bakery is a Certified B Corporation – and we’re proud to be the first B Corp-certified bakery in the Northwest! …

McDonald's Buns Maker Aryzta Strikes Deal With Banks Ahead Of Capital Hike

September 12, 2018 John Miller, Reuters

One of the world’s largest bakery companies, Aryzta, has agreed an underwriting deal with five banks, setting the stage for raising 800 million euros ($928.48 million) in new capital to strengthen its balance sheet. …

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Receives Award From Loyola University's Family Business Center

September 12, 2018 Nielsen-Massey Vanillas

The Family Business Center at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business today announced Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has been selected as the winner of its 25th Annual Illinois Family Business of the Year Dean's Award. …

US Foods Kicks Off Talk Shop Live! Tour Featuring Chef Marcus Samuelsson

September 12, 2018 US Foods

US Foods Holding Corp. announced today that its popular panel discussion series, Talk Shop Live!, is returning this fall. The series is designed to help restaurant operators “Make It” by bringing together a diverse group of experts to share honest thoughts on culinary, social, cultural and economic factors in the food industry. This year, award-winning chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson will host the four-city tour that addresses timely topics such as the skilled labor shortage, food waste and attracting customers in competitive environments. …