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Portola Farm & Food Distributors, Inc. Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
On March 28, 2016, Portola Farm & Food Distributors, Inc., Tustin, California, filed a voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in...
Wahluke Produce, Inc. Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
On March 21, 2016 Wahluke Produce, Inc., Mattawa, Washington filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy...
William H Kopke Jr Inc. Acquires a Majority Position in Stanley
Company Press Release Great Neck, NY – March 21, 2016 – Fruit importer, exporter and distributor since 1937, William H....
Pinnacle Foods Announces Departure of CEO
Company Press Release PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Pinnacle Foods Inc. (NYSE: PF) today announced that Robert J....
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on an Illinois Produce Business
USDA/AMS Press Release: WASHINGTON, March 23, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Nico Mexi Foods Inc....
Mastronardi announces investment in Village Farms International, Inc.
Company Press Release Mastronardi Holdings Limited (“Mastronardi”) announced that it has entered into three agreements, pursuant to which it will...
Village Farms International Announces Year End 2015 Results With an 18% Increase in EBITDA
Sales for the year ended December 31, 2015, increased $5,319 or 4%, to $141,934 compared to $136,615 for the year...
Roundy’s Names Two New Presidents
Michael Marx Promoted to President of Roundy's Wisconsin; Don Rosanova Promoted to President of Mariano's
Schmieding Produce Acquires Nature’s Choice Produce
Company Press Release Schmieding Produce, LLC (a subsidiary of Woerner Food & Ag Group, LLC) is pleased to announce the...
Kroger Names Group Vice President of Retail Operations
Company Press Release CINCINNATI, March 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced the promotion of Mary Ellen...
Albertsons Acquires 29 Haggen Core Stores in Washington and Oregon
Company Press Release Albertson’s LLC (Albertsons) submitted a binding bid letter and form of Asset Purchase Agreement to Haggen for...
Redwood City Man Indicted for Alleged Scheme to Defraud Produce Vendors
Defendant allegedly absconded with more than $1 million in produce stolen from vendors of at least three states.
Texas Star Nut & Food Company is Expanding the Recall on Natural Pistachio Kernels and Products Containing Pistachio Kernels, Which Were Previously Voluntarily Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
FDA Recall — Firm Press Release Texas Star Nut & Food Company expands the previous Recall issued on March 10,...
The Fresh Market Agrees to be Acquired by Funds Managed by Affiliates of Apollo Global Management for $28.50 Per Share in Cash
Company Press Release GREENSBORO, N.C. and NEW YORK, March 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Fresh Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:TFM) (“The...
Ahold Shareholders Approve Proposed Merger with Delhaize
Company Press Release Zaandam, the Netherlands – Ahold shareholders today overwhelmingly approved the company’s proposal to merge with Delhaize Group,...
USDA Files Action Against Tomato Specialties LLC, d/b/a The Avocado Company International in Arizona for Alleged PACA Violations
USDA/AMS Press Release: WASHINGTON, Mar. 11, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint under...
Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Nature’s Eats, Natural Pistachio Kernels Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
FDA Recall — Firm Press Release Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. VOLUNTARILY RECALLS the below, Nature’s Eats, Natural...
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