No Kid Hungry is providing one million meals to hungry children thanks to a donation by Bar-S, a brand of franks, and its “Fighting Childhood Hunger” campaign, which helps provide meals to children nationwide during the summer—often the hungriest time of the year for many children. “Summer—what should be a time of fun and relaxation […]
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Shaw’s, Food Cos. Extend Helping Hand To Displaced NECCO Workers
Food companies are among a large group of businesses that are stepping up to hire displaced New England Confectionery Co. (NECCO) workers after the company’s plant in Revere, Massachusetts, abruptly shut down operations on Tuesday, July 24. The plant’s nearly 230 workers were told to report on Friday, July 27, for their last paycheck and […]
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Wisconsin Wins Big At Annual American Cheese Society Competition
For the 14th consecutive year, Wisconsin cheesemakers captured more awards than any other state or country at the American Cheese Society’s (ACS) 2018 Competition. Wisconsin cheese and dairy producers took home a total of 94 awards—more than the next two states combined—at the 35th annual competition and conference held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this past weekend. Wisconsin butter, yogurt and cheesemakers claimed 26 […]
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Bubbies Debuts New Summer Mochi Flavors At Whole Foods
Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts is introducing Strawberry Rhubarb and Meyer Lemon mochi—bite-sized ice creams wrapped in a sweetened rice dough—at select Whole Foods Market stores for a limited time. The new flavors join Bubbies’ growing line of more than 25 varieties, including fan favorites like Triple Chocolate, Blueberry, Blood Orange and Green Tea. “As demand and […]
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Ocean Spray Cranberries Appoints Three New Executives
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. has appointed three new executives: Joseph Vanderstelt as SVP, CFO; Brian Schiegg as SVP, chief commercial officer; and Jamie Head as chief information officer. “Joe, Brian and Jamie are all seasoned leaders with strong track records and significant experience in consumer goods,” said Bobby Chacko, president and CEO of Ocean Spray. “As we look to the future […]
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Blue Bell Introduces Key Lime Mango Tart Flavor
Blue Bell closed out July, National Ice Cream Month, with the launch of a new flavor—Key Lime Mango Tart, a sweet and tangy key lime ice cream blended with graham cracker crust pieces and a mango sauce swirl. “We like to think of our new Key Lime Mango Tart as sunshine in a carton,” said Joe […]
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Johnson & Johnson Acquiring Health And Wellness Company Zarbee’s
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zarbee’s Inc., a privately held producer of natural healthcare products. The acquisition will include the full line of Zarbee’s Naturals products for children and adults. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Zarbee’s Naturals was founded in 2008 by Dr. Zak Zarbock, “a pediatrician who […]
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Frieda’s Kicking Off Its Hatch Chile Season Next Week
Hatch Chiles are coming back in season ahead of the usual mid-August start date, and Frieda’s Specialty Produce says it is kicking off the season as early as Aug. 4 with strong supplies. Hatch Chiles are available from Frieda’s in a new Frieda’s-branded 25-lb. case and 8/2-lb. retail pouches in mild, medium and hot heat levels. The pouches help cashiers […]