Merger of food giants goes cold
The Federal Trade Commission prevailed in its battle to prevent the merger of two foodservice giants after a federal judge on June 23 issued a preliminary injunction preventing Sysco from acquiring U.S. Foods.
The deal, originally announced in December 2013, which would have combined the two leading U.S. food distribution companies, “will substantially impair competition,” according to U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta.
Mushroom Council and the Beef Checkoff partner for veal summer grilling promotion
A Muenster-stuffed veal mushroom burger is the star of a new summer grilling retail partnership, sponsored by the Mushroom Council and the Beef Checkoff. During the promotion, consumers will find the new burger recipe and details about a supporting $500 grocery sweepstakes, on specially marked veal package labels.
$29 billion Ahold-Delhaize merger goes through
Ahold and Delhaize agreed to a merger this morning, creating Ahold Delhaize, which is valued at roughly $29 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. Dick Boer, chief executive officer of Royal Ahold, will become CEO of the combined company. Frans Muller, CEO of Delhaize Group, will become deputy CEO and chief integration officer.
Customized service key for Indianapolis Fruit
The successful philosophy of Indianapolis Fruit Co. Inc. is to offer a flexible approach for the firm’s retail customers to serve their customer base, according to Greg Corsaro, president of the company.
A specific example of such flexibility is the firm’s spring-to-fall offering of locally or regionally produced fresh produce. The firm has streamlined local product offerings from the days of backdoor deliveries to implementing strict food-safety requirements on growers and advance planning with those growers before planting season begins.
Ray & Mascari adds10 tomato-ripening rooms
Blueprints for 10 new Ray & Mascari Inc. tomato-ripening rooms are being completed late this spring. The construction will take place at the firm’s Indianapolis warehouse this fall, said family owner Rocky Ray.
Canada's Eat Well Plate supports CPMA’s Half Your Plate campaign
Rona Ambrose, Canada's minister of health, has announced new public education tools to encourage healthy eating for Canadians.
Oppy starts summer with B.C. blues
The first week of summer brings one of the season’s favorite flavors — British Columbia-grown blueberries — into the market earlier than ever from The Oppenheimer Group.
IFE 2015 in Chicago
The exhibition hall at the International Floriculture Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago, June 8-10, was filled with hundreds of exhibitors offering buyers what seemed like endless choices of floral and floral-related products.
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New CEO named at MBG Marketing-The Blueberry People
MBG Marketing-The Blueberry People, the Grand Junction, MI-based blueberry growers’ cooperative, announced the appointment of Orrin (Larry) Ensfield as its new president and chief executive officer, effective June 19. In his new role, Ensfield will also serve on the board of directors of the Naturipe Farms family of companies on MBG’s behalf.