Bread in Europe palatable. Traditional rustic breads include "sfilatino imbottito" (a stuffed bread roll) and "pizza bianca" (a flat white bread). "Focaccia" is quite popular in Italy and southern France. In Provence, it is known as "fougasse" or "fouace", with the former becoming increasingly common. Fougasse can now be bought all over France. It is usually seasoned with olive oil and herbs, and often either topped with cheese or stuffed with meat or vegetables. Focaccia doughs are similar in style and texture to pizza doughs. "Pane in cassetta" and "pan carré" are low grade factory produced convenience foods sold in all Italian supermarkets.
Associated Food Stores was founded in 1940 by Donald P. Lloyd, president of the Utah Retail Grocers Association along with 34 Utah retailers. Concerned with effect that large corporate stores would have on small independent retailers, he felt the only way these small businesses could survive is if they united and faced the competition as one, therefore increasing their collective buying power. He convinced 34 stores to donate $300 (equivalent to $ in ) to help build an independent and "associated" warehouse. In 1999, Associated Food Stores purchased Utah grocery store chain Macey's. In August 2017, Macey's broke with 70-year tradition by deciding