Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Announces a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Shuttered Broiler Processing Assets in Dexter, Missouri, From Tyson Foods, Inc.

January 5, 2024 Cal-Maine Foods

The Company plans to repurpose the assets for use in egg and egg products production. Cal-Maine Foods expects to close the transaction in its third fiscal quarter.

Bread Alone Seeks to Build Twin Flour Silos in Lake Katrine

Bread Alone is looking to upgrade its operations at its Lake Katrine headquarters by erecting a pair of 35-foot-high, 8-foot-diameter flour silos, a move they say has many benefits. 

Forte Bakery: Maintaining the Ritual of Rosca de Reyes

In Mexico, Día de Reyes commemorates the Three Magi’s visit to the baby Jesus, offering an opportunity to extend the Christmas season. Mexican kids go to bed early on January 5, expecting to find gifts next to the Nativity scene the following morning. The traditional way to celebrate this holiday is by eating the rosca de reyes, a ring-shaped cake or sweet bread decorated with fruit paste, which we first wrote about in 2014.

United Natural Foods Releases Updated Selling Show 2024 Schedule

January 5, 2024 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. released its updated selling show schedule for 2024. As part of UNFI’s mission to help customers and suppliers win in the marketplace, all UNFI selling shows will now showcase the full spectrum of products and services that better aligns with customer buying behavior, instead of focusing shows exclusively on natural and organic or conventional products.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Kicks Off New Year with Grand Opening of North Jacksonville on January 12

January 5, 2024 BJ’s Wholesale Club

The club, located at 12884 City Center Blvd in North Jacksonville, is BJ’s 37th club in Florida.