Winn-Dixie Stores has appointed four executives to run
initiatives on pricing, private label, buying and benefits.(GRAPEVINE:
Ne
Winn-Dixie Stores has appointed four executives to run initiatives
on pricing, private label, buying and benefits. Chris Vukich has joined
Winn-Dixie as vice president of pricing and will be . . .
American Dairy, the Chinese dairy firm, has appointed Jonathan
Chou as chief financial officer with immediate effect.(GRAPEVINE:
American Dairy, the Chinese dairy firm, has appointed Jonathan Chou
as chief financial officer with immediate effect. Chou, who will succeed
Roger Liu, previously held the role of Pacific corporate . . .
Constellation Brands has created the new position of vice
president for external affairs.(GRAPEVINE: News About People
...)
Constellation Brands has created the new position of vice president
for external affairs. The company, which earlier this month posted a dip
in full-year profits, said that Michael Walker will . . .
Pryce Greenow.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)(Beam Wine
Estates Inc.)(Brief article)
The U.S. sales and distribution operation for Beam Global Spirits
& Wine, Fortune Brands and the Absolut Spirits Co., said that Pryce
Greenow, who joins from Beam Wine Estates, will take on the . . .
National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws.(BUSINESS BRIEFS
...)(Brief article)
Alcohol vaporizers have been banned across the state of Kentucky.
Governor Steve Beshear signed a bill on last week prohibiting the sale,
purchase or use of devices that produce alcohol as fumes . . .
The Wine Group (TWG).(BUSINESS BRIEFS ...)
The Wine Group (TWG) has taken over distribution of Spain's
Osborne y Cia's existing wines in the United States and as part of
a strategic business alliance the two companies will also work . . .
Kraft.(BUSINESS BRIEFS ...)
Kraft, one of the world's biggest food manufacturers, has been
awarded a grant by the state of Delaware to part fund its expansion of
its powdered drinks plant in Dover, Kent County. The grant was . . .
Pilgrim's Pride.(BUSINESS BRIEFS ...)
Federal agents arrested hundreds of people last week in raids at
Pilgrim's Pride chicken plants in five states, the latest crackdown
on illegal immigrant labor at the nation's poultry producers. . . .
BP says biofuels must not compete with food crops.(News Briefs
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BP Says Biofuels Must Not Compete With Food Crops: Biofuels have a
role to play in the energy mix, but they must not compete with food
crops or be environmentally destructive, say senior executives . . .
China food companies fault new product tracking system.(News
Briefs ...)
China Food Companies Fault New Product Tracking System: Two dozen
large food companies, including the Chinese offices of several major
U.S. firms, have complained that a newly proposed law creating . . .
Democrats propose COOL for food, drugs.
Leaders of the House Energy & Commerce Committee last week
proposed that all produce labels be required to show the country of
origin. They also want food manufacturers of all kinds to identify . . .
IDFA concerned about congressional Democrats plan for Colombia
FTA.
The body representing U.S. dairy processors is concerned that
Congress plans to block a free trade agreement between the United States
and Colombia. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) . . .
High prices threaten organic loyalty.
Rising prices for organic groceries are prompting some consumers to
question their devotion to food produced without pesticides, chemical
fertilizers or antibiotics. In some parts of the country, a . . .
Senate approves one-week extension of 2002 farm bill.
The Senate on April 17 approved by voice vote a measure that would
extend the 2002 farm Act by one week. The action, which is intended to
give lawmakers negotiating the next farm bill additional . . .
EU Trade Commissioner says rising food costs no reason for trade
barriers.
Rising food prices are no reason to put up barriers to global farm
trade, EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said last week. At a
conference on the EU's Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) . . .
Jeff Arnett.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)
Brown Forman Corporation has named Jeff Arnett as Jack
Daniels' new master distiller, replacing Jimmy Bedford, who has
occupied the position for the past 20 years. Arnett becomes just the
seventh . . .
John Compton.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)(Pepsi Bottling
Group)(Brief article)
Pepsi Bottling Group has announced the appointment of John Compton,
CEO of PepsiCo Americas Foods, to its board of directors. Compton is a
24-year veteran of PepsiCo and former president and CEO of . . .
Cott Corporation, the private-label soft drinks manufacturer that
reported a $77 million loss in its last quarter, has replaced
Cott Corporation, the private-label soft drinks manufacturer that
reported a $77 million loss in its last quarter, has replaced its chief
executive Brent Willis, with board director David Gibbons, . . .
Meat producer Smithfield Foods has appointed George Richter as
president and chief operating officer of its pork group, a new po
Meat producer Smithfield Foods has appointed George Richter as
president and chief operating officer of its pork group, a new position
at the company. Richter, who will take up the role on April . . .
Supermarket retailer Kroger has announced the promotion of Calvin
Kaufman to group vice president of the company and president o
Supermarket retailer Kroger has announced the promotion of Calvin
Kaufman to group vice president of the company and president of Kroger
Manufacturing. Kaufman, previously senior director of . . .
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