A recent study from the University of Agricultural Issues Center is suggesting the almond industry supports the economic well-being of California by generating more than 100,000 jobs and more than $21 billion in gross revenue across all industries in the state.
Supreme Foodservice GmbH, a privately held Swiss company, and Supreme Foodservice FZE, a privately-held UAE company, pleaded guilty to fraud against the US in Eastern District of Pennsylvania court this week, according to the US Justice Department.
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., an innovator in coffee brewing technology, announced it will acquire the remaining shares of rival beverage system Bevyz for approximately $220 million.
A new study suggesting five out of six Americans who try vegetarian diets return to a diet that includes meat has the American Meat Institute (AMI) offering an enthusiastic “welcome back” to those would be vegetarians.
The US Labor Department reported continued job growth in November, adding 321,000 new jobs, the most in a single month since January of 2012 and the 57th straight month of private-sector job growth.
Six government agencies joined together Wednesday to announce the selection of 26 communities across 19 states that were selected as part of the Local Foods, Local Places federal initiative to develop local food projects and encourage economic expansion.
The team at Fannie May Fine Chocolates reported a plan is in place to keep production on schedule this holiday season after a fire destroyed a warehouse and distribution facility in Ohio on Thanksgiving, threatening orders.