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The Avocado Surveillance Sampling Program

Last May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began a new program to sample imported and domestically-grown whole pit...

10 years ago 3 minute read

Campbell Announces Plans for a Reorganization of Its Business Operations and Appoints the Presidents of Its Three New Business Divisions

Company Press Release CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 29, 2015– Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) today announced plans to implement a new...

10 years ago 8 minute read

Werner Enterprises Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2014 Revenues and Earnings

Average revenues per tractor per week, net of fuel surcharge, increased 8.8% in fourth quarter 2014 compared to fourth quarter...

10 years ago 1 minute read

Landstar System Reports Record Quarterly Revenue of $863 Million and Record Quarterly Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations of $0.86

Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ: LSTR) reported record quarterly revenue of $863 million in the 2014 fourth quarter, the highest quarterly...

10 years ago 1 minute read

Brinker International Reports Increases In Second Quarter Fiscal 2015 EPS, Comparable Restaurant Sales And Traffic

Brinker International company sales increased 4.9 percent to $717.8 million and comparable restaurant sales at company-owned restaurants increased 3.7 percent...

10 years ago 1 minute read

Performance Food Group Names New President & CEO of Performance Foodservice

Company Press Release RICHMOND, Va. — Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG) announced today that it had named Dave Flitman to...

10 years ago 2 minute read

Safeway, Inc., Pleasanton, California & AB Acquisition, LLC. Received Clearance From the U.S. Federal Trade Commission For Proposed Merger

Company Press Release BOISE, Idaho and PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — AB Acquisition LLC (Albertsons) and Safeway Inc....

10 years ago 3 minute read

Knight Transportation Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2014 Revenue and Earnings

In the fourth quarter, the trucking segment operating ratio improved to 77.5% from 81.6% for the same quarter last year....

10 years ago 1 minute read

Two Default Judgments Entered Against Advance Produce, Inc.

A default judgment was entered against Advance Produce, Inc. and Brittani Canals, in civil case #14-02823 filed in United States...

10 years ago 1 minute read

Selling to Mexico

Mexico the supplier is well known; but how about Mexico the buyer? Many are surprised to learn that Mexico is...

10 years ago 3 minute read

Litehouse, Inc. Announces Sale of Company to Employees

Company Press Release Sandpoint, Idaho (January 22, 2015) – Litehouse ,Inc., the nation’s premier salad dressing, sauce, dip, herb and...

10 years ago 4 minute read

BI-LO Holdings Announces Appointment of Ian Mcleod as President and Chief Executive Officer

Company Press Release JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – January 22, 2015 – Bi-Lo Holdings, parent company of BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery...

10 years ago 4 minute read

The Specialty Crops Inspection Division

The Specialty Crops Inspection Division (SCI) may be a new name to some, but the fruit and vegetable inspection arm...

10 years ago 3 minute read

USDA Files Action Against Phoenix Produce Company in Illinois for PACA Violations

USDA/AMS Press Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative action under...

10 years ago 2 minute read

USDA Files Action Against Taylor Produce LLC in Idaho for PACA Violations

USDA/AMS Press Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative action under...

10 years ago 2 minute read

Starbucks Delivers Record Q1 Revenue and EPS

Consolidated net revenues were $4.8 billion in Q1 FY15, an increase of 13% over Q1 FY14. The increase was primarily...

10 years ago 1 minute read

Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Results

Union Pacific Corporation reported 2014 fourth quarter net income of $1.4 billion, or $1.61 per diluted share, compared to $1.2...

10 years ago 1 minute read

Covenant Transportation Group Announces 4th Quarter Financial and Operating Results

For the year ended December 31, 2014, total revenue increased 5.0%, to $719.0 million from $684.5 million for 2013. Freight...

10 years ago 1 minute read

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