Ag in the News

11/23/2009

National and International

Rubashkin files motion for acquittal or new trial
Sholom Rubashkin, convicted last week of dozens of counts of bank, mail and wire fraud, among other charges, filed a motion on Thursday asking the judge to either grant him an acquittal or a new trial. MORE!

Changes at Save-A-Lot as procurement team restructured
Discount grocery chain Save-A-Lot has restructured its procurement team as it embarks on an aggressive expansion effort, Progressive Grocer reported. MORE!

Industry News - AM Bob Evans will buy back shares, increase dividend payout
Bob Evans Farms Inc. said Friday its board of directors has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to 1 million shares, effective immediately through the company's fiscal year ending April 30, 2010. MORE!

To Russia with sandwiches: Subway
Subway, the world's second-largest fast-food chain in terms of sales, said it will expand in Russia to 1,000 outlets by 2015 from 75 now, according to a report by Reuters. MORE!

Kayem inks deal with Boston College
Kayem Foods and Boston College announced Friday that the Chelsea, Mass.-based processor has been named the official hot dog and sausage of the Boston College Eagles. MORE!