Acquisition of Winn-Dixie. On December 19, 2011 it was announced that BI-LO and Winn-Dixie would merge to create an organization with some 690 grocery stores and 63,000 employees in eight states throughout the southeastern United States.
Food fortification or enrichment is the process of adding micronutrients (essential trace elements and vitamins) to food. It may be a purely commercial choice to provide extra nutrients in a food, while other times it is a public health policy which aims to reduce the number of people with dietary deficiencies within a population.
Food irradiation (the application of ionizing radiation to food) is a technology that improves the safety and extends the shelf life of foods by reducing or eliminating microorganisms and insects.Like pasteurizing milk and canning fruits and vegetables, irradiation can make food safer for the consumer. Prevention of Foodborne Illness â irradiation can be used to effectively eliminate organisms that cause foodborne illness, such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli (E. coli). 2  Preservation â irradiation can be used to destroy or inactivate organisms that cause spoilage and decomposition and extend the shelf life of foods.