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HEADLINES IN BAKERY & DELI & RETAIL

Chefmaster Moves to New Plant
As of July 24, 2012, Chefmaster will be changing the location of its plant. Chefmaster’s contact information is 501 Airpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833. Phone: 713-554-4000; Fax: 714-554-4410. For more information, contact your local sales representative or email Chefmaster@bkcompany.com.

seasonal products in the morning, and through an expedited distribution process, they are delivered to Kings’ stores and prepared for sale the next day. Once these products have been available for a single day, any items not sold will be removed from Local Fresh 24/7 displays and integrated into Kings’ general selection of produce.

Sam’s Club BBQ Tour
A competitive barbecue team from Denver, Iowa, Lucky’s Q, moved one step closer to The Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour national championship and a portion of the $500,000 prize purse during the Aug. 4 regional event in Rockford, IL. The Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour regional competition in Rockford was an opportunity for winning competitive barbecue teams from Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa

Kings Unveils Local Fresh 24/7
Kings Food Markets builds on its tradition of bringing customers the freshest, quality ingredients with the launch of its exclusive ‘Local Fresh 24/7’ program, which offers customers the benefits of a local farmstand in the convenience of their neighborhood food market by making locally grown, farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs available to customers within 24 hours of harvest — all within the aisles of its stores. “At Kings Food Markets, we share the love of food with our customers, and it is important to us that we continually find ways in which we can bring them the very best selection of ingredients,” says Judy Spires, president and CEO of Kings Food Markets.  Through Local Fresh 24/7, Kings works with a network of small and midsized regional farmers to deliver products fresh to its stores within 24 hours of harvest. Local farmers supplyfresh,

and Minnesota to once again battle over the flames to produce the best dishes using high-quality meats and side dishes available at Sam’s Club, the official supplier of the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS). KCBS is the largest barbecue society in the world. “Nearly 5,000 barbecue enthusiasts came to the competition here in Rockford,” says Scott Schelling, manager of the Rockford Sam’s Club.  “Being part of this competition gives Sam’s Club an opportunity to share barbecue tips so anyone can become an expert griller. Whether you are cooking ribs, steaks, chicken or fresh vegetables, Sam’s Club has everything our members need to grill simply delicious meals any day of the week.” The Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour kicked off local competitions in February 2012 in 31 states, where competitive barbecue teams battle for a spot in the national championship event.

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