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Pretty Lady Grapes Founder Jakov Dulcich Killed, Suspect Arrested

The founder of Dulcich & Sons, the Delano, California, farming company best known for Pretty Lady grapes, was shot and killed April 11, reports The Bakersfield Californian. Jakov Prosper Dulcich, 84, was found with multiple gunshot wounds around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the area of Woollomes Avenue and South Browning Road in Delano, according […]

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13th Annual Showcase Of Women Of Influence In The Food Industry

We are proud to present the 13th annual edition of Women of Influence in the Food Industry. The honorees represent companies coast to coast and have various backgrounds and experience. The categories include manufacturers, brokers, distributors, retailers, chefs, convenience stores, organizations/associations and restaurants. These women trendsetters are qualified for inclusion in this prestigious listing because […]

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Full Line Of Dairy-Free NadaMoo! Desserts Hits Stater Bros. Shelves

NadaMoo!, an Austin, Texas, based dairy-free frozen dessert company, has launched its full product line at Southern California-based Stater Brothers Markets stores. Fourteen of the brand’s flavors—including the three newest flavors Strawberry Cheesecake, Caramel Cold-Brew & Cookies and Cookie Dough Fudge—will take up two shelves in the freezer aisle at all Stater Bros. locations. This […]

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Ferrero Closes On Nestlé USA Candy Brands Sale

The Ferrero Group has finalized the purchase of Nestlé USA Inc.’s confectionery business, a deal that first was announced in mid-January and was estimated to be valued at $2.8 billion. The closing of the acquisition adds more than 20 U.S. brands into the Ferrero portfolio, including Butterfinger, Baby Ruth, 100 Grand, Wonka and the exclusive […]

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Certified Angus Beef Forms Foundation Of New Burger Varieties

Three companies have developed frozen burger lines that start with fresh Certified Angus Beef brand cuts. “These patties mirror our focus on quality and integrity with our fresh cuts,” said Brett Erickson, director of value-added products for the Certified Angus Beef brand in Wooster, Ohio. “They go from the package to the table in minutes, […]

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Eastside To Can Wine For Oregon-Based Dear Mom Wine Co.

Eastside Distilling Inc. in Portland, Oregon, which has canning and bottling capabilities through its MotherLode subsidiary, has agreed to begin canning Dear Mom Wine Co.’s full line of wines. Dear Mom, founded in 2017, is an emerging Portland-based producer of Oregon wines, including an Oregon Red, Rosé, White and soon-to-be-launched Sparkling. Each month Dear Mom […]

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Wells Introduces Chilly Cow Light Ice Cream

Wells Enterprises, the Le Mars, Iowa-based maker of Blue Bunny and Bomb Pop, has introduced Chilly Cow, a new brand of light ice cream that rolled out to grocery stores nationwide in March. Chilly Cow, which uses ultra-filtered milk, has 55 percent fewer calories, 70 percent less fat and 60 percent less sugar than regular […]

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Tyson Donates Truckload Of Protein, $168K To Georgia Food Bank

Tyson Foods in March helped the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank establish a mobile pantry with a $168,414 grant that allowed the food bank to purchase a 26-ft. refrigerated truck. The company also donated a truckload of protein, totaling 35,000 pounds, to the food bank.  “Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is grateful to have Tyson […]