Fred R. Adams Jr., founder and chairman emeritus of Jackson, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods Inc., died on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the age of 88, following an extended illness. Adams founded Adams Egg Co. in 1957, which was the predecessor to Cal-Maine Foods, which was incorporated in 1969. He served as chairman and CEO of […]
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CARES Act Reactions, Mercato Delivers Free To 60+ During Pandemic
With the passage of the recent Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act by Congress, grocers and affiliated businesses across the country should get some relief from strains due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. The National Grocers Association (NGA) voiced its support of the legislation, which also fixed the retail glitch contained in the […]
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Magnum Ice Cream Debuts 3 New Product Varieties
Magnum Ice Cream, a brand of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever, introduced three new product varieties: Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars, Double Pistachio Honey Tubs and Double Almond Brown Butter Tubs. Joining Classic and Almond varieties, Magnum Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars have a non-dairy sea salt caramel base dipped in a cracking non-dairy chocolate […]
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World Championship Cheese Contest Announces Winners, Top 20
Out of a record-breaking 3,667 entries in the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest, 20 cheeses made the finals for the title: World Champion Cheese. The contest was held March 3-5 in Madison, Wisconsin. The winners of the 2020 cheese contest are as follows: World Champion: Michael Spycher, Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus, Gourmino Le Gruyère AOP, Gourmino […]
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Just Expands Partnerships Globally, Adds Former Coca-Cola Executive
Just, a San Francisco-based company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, has announced a host of partnerships to manufacture and distribute its award-winning Just Egg across North America, Latin America, Europe and East Asia. Just Egg is a breakfast protein made from plants that scrambles just like eggs. This […]
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Kind Snacks Founder Partners With Ellenos Yogurt To Accelerate Growth
Ellenos, the Greek yogurt brand born in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, has received new investment from Daniel Lubetzky, founder and executive chairman of Kind Snacks. The strategic partnership not only will further propel Ellenos’ market expansion but also will leverage Lubetzky as a mentor to Ellenos’ founders and leadership team. Founded in 2013, Ellenos was […]
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Nellie’s Free Range Eggs Introduces Grass-Fed, Slow Churned Butter
Nellie’s Free Range Eggs expanded beyond the egg aisle March 5 with the launch of Nellie’s Free Range Butter, the first and only free-range butter on the market. According to a press release from the company, the butter contains 84 percent butterfat and is made with cream from humanely raised cows that are free to roam […]
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The Laughing Cow Reformulates Recipe, Updates Packaging
The Laughing Cow cheese brand recently rolled out a new recipe reformulation adding more calcium, creaminess and flavor into each wedge, which also contains 2g of protein and is made with real cheese. Changes also include new packaging that highlights its logo, The Laughing Cow. The company is on a mission to inspire people to […]