The U.S. Senate voted 66-27 on June 10 to pass the 2013 farm bill. As the bill moves to the House of Representatives, items facing legislators include the dairy and sugar programs and potential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts.
New merchandising offerings, best-in-class product awards, high-profile speakers and a substantial international presence were some of the major drivers behind a 10% spike in 2013 expo attendance, says the National Confectioners Association.
Members of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) recently met with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials currently determining legislative details of the pending Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Issues included exempting warehouses solely engaged in handling and storing processed goods.
Founded in 1973 by Susan Axelrod, Love and Quiches Desserts has grown from a kitchen-based enterprise to an international company known for its gourmet desserts and quiches.
Congressman Bob Goodlatte kicks off the meeting with his political insight and insider details on the Sugar Reform Act. The meeting also features a business preparedness speaker offering advice on natural and expected disasters.
Regarding the Senate vote reaffirming the Sugar Reform deal, the American Bakers Association (ABA), Washington, is disappointed in the rejection to modify what it says is an antiquated program.
Charles E. Burford, founder of the Burford Corp. and the inventor of a wide range of specialty equipment for the bakery industry, died on May 16 in Dallas.
Post Holdings will acquire assets from Hearthside Food Solutions comprising the Golden Temple, Peace Cereal, Sweet Home Farm and Willamette Valley Granola Co. brands, as well as its private-label granola business.
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