The American Bakers Association (ABA) president/CEO Robb MacKie testifies against new Hours of Service (HOS) rules. His sentiments were echoed by representatives of the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI).

Kraft Foods announces that chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld will keep those roles with Kraft’s international snacks company that will be spun off from its U.S. grocery operations next year.

Snyder’s-Lance, Charlotte, N.C., says it will close its salty snacks manufacturing plant in Corsicana, Texas, effective Feb. 10, and will consolidate production into other existing facilities.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. welcomes Kenneth A. May, who joined the company as its new president and chief operating officer. May reports to CEO James H. Morgan, and will be responsible for all of the company's operating segments.

Jeno Paulucci, inventor of the pizza roll, passed away on Nov. 24 at the age of 93. Paulucci was a pioneer of ready-made foods, with his first success being the Chun King line of Chinese canned foods in 1944, and later, Jeno’s Pizza Rolls.

Don’t miss the Food Safety Summit in Washington, D.C., April 17-19, a four-day comprehensive education program for food producers, processors, retailers, distributors and regulators. Pre-conference training and certification programs will be held on April 16.

Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC acquired the Roskam Granola business unit of Roskam Baking Co., a former subsidiary of Hearthside. The acquisition includes manufacturing operations in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Reforming federal sugar subsidies can save American consumers up to $3.5 billion and generate 20,000 new jobs each year, according to a new study by Iowa State University researchers.

Unilever looks to evaluate the reduction of its North American food business.

NSF International announces its first call for nominations for the 2012 Food Safety Leadership Awards program, which recognizes individuals that demonstrate outstanding food safety leadership in the food industry.