News & Archives // 2011
31Dec2011
Duran Is New President of Safeway’s Denver Division
PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway Inc. announced the appointment of Al Duran to President of the company's Denver Division. He replaces Scott Grimmett, who is leaving Safeway for an opportunity with ...
28Dec2011
Preferred Freezer Services Announces 3 China Locations
Chatham, N.J. -- Within the last month, Preferred Freezer Services opened its first semi-automated, 25,000 square meter temperature-controlled warehouse in Lingang Park, Shanghai, China. The company’s second facility is scheduled ...
27Dec2011
Steven Lauer, Topco’s Pres. & CEO, Retires; Randy Skoda is Interim Head
Topco Associates LLC announced today the retirement of Steven K. Lauer as the company’s President and CEO. Lauer retired after 19 years of distinguished service to the cooperative. ...
26Dec2011
Publix’ Ackerman to Head Fla. Dept. of Citrus
Bartow, Fla. -- Douglas Ackerman, an executive at Publix who has had marketing positions in a variety of departments including frozen/dairy, was chosen executive director of the Florida Department of ...
21Dec2011
Chobani Breaks Ground on Plant in Idaho
NORWICH, N.Y.-- Chobani, America's #1 yogurt brand, has broken ground on a new domestic manufacturing plant in Twin Falls, Idaho. Chobani's state-of-the-art, high capacity production facility will be built upon ...
20Dec2011
Rosina Acquires San Rallo Pasta from Mitsui
Rosina Food Products, Inc., Buffalo, New York, has announced its acquisition of the assets of the San Rallo Pasta business from Mitsui Foods, Inc. - a large importer and distributor ...
19Dec2011
Weis Markets Presents $100K to Wounded Warrior Project
BLOOMSBURG, Pa., Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Weis Markets today presented $100,000 to Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that raises awareness and enlists public support for the needs ...
19Dec2011
Bi-Lo & Winn-Dixie Plan to Merge
Greenville, S.C. and Jacksonville, Fla. – December 19, 2011 – BI‐LO, LLC (“BI‐LO”) and Winn‐Dixie Stores,Inc. (NASDAQ: WINN) (“Winn‐Dixie”) today announced that the companies will merge to create an organization of ...
16Dec2011
Experts Predict 2012 Food Trends
Barramundi, Turmeric and Popcorn to be Key Food Trends in 2012 SEATTLE, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- What do a plankton-feeding fish from Australia, Curry Powder's golden ingredient, and explosive corn ...
15Dec2011
Hy-Vee CEO Ric Jurgens to Retire June 1
Hy-Vee CEO Ric Jurgens Announces Plans to Retire WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hy-Vee Chairman and CEO Ric Jurgens announced to stockholders at Hy-Vee's annual meeting today ...
