Organic Valley, America’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and one of the nation’s leading organic brands, says it has created a new route with a dozen 100 percent grass-fed dairies in the Mid-Atlantic to increase production of its Organic Valley Grassmilk branded milk products. The production expansion makes Organic Valley the largest producer of organic, […]
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2016 Craft Beer Year In Review
The Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—is looking back on the defining beer moments of 2016. “In the face of numerous opportunities and challenges in 2016, small and independent craft brewers continue to thrive,” said Bart Watson, chief economist, Brewers Association. “This community should be very proud of what it has accomplished […]
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Taylor Farms Completes Solar Installation At Dallas Facility
Taylor Farms, a leading producer of value-added produce and healthy fresh foods in North America, has completed its latest solar installation at its new prepared fresh foods facility in Dallas, Texas. The 1 MW roof mount array spans nearly four acres with 3,520 panels installed, making it one of the largest commercial solar installations in […]
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General Mills Restructure To ‘Impact’ Hundreds Of Positions Worldwide
General Mills today announced a new global organizational structure that the Minneapolis-based company says will support growth and drive greater efficiency by streamlining the company’s leadership, maximizing global scale and increasing operational agility. The new structure is expected to impact approximately 400-600 positions worldwide, subject to consultation with employees and employee representatives in locations as required, […]
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Certified Angus Beef Brand Appoints Retail, Foodservice Staff Leads
The Certified Angus Beef brand has appointed four staff members to retail and foodservice leadership roles. David O’Diam has been named the director of retail, Sara Scott the director of broadline foodservice, Dana Bean the director of independent meat specialty and Diane DiDonato the executive account manager for contract sales. “By having specialized staff in these roles, […]
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Country Hearth Breads Brings Back Holiday Sweepstakes
Country Hearth breads would like provide a little more cheer this year by giving Midwest consumers the chance to win up to $1,000 cash in its annual “Home for the Holidays” Sweepstakes. Pan-O-Gold Baking Co., the bakers of Country Hearth and Village Hearth breads, is sponsoring the sweepstakes, which is open to legal residents age […]
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Registration For 2017 Flavor Of Georgia Contest Now Open
Registration for the 2017 Flavor of Georgia contest, conducted each year by the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development, is now open. Whether it’s a specialty sweet treat, small-batch pork sausage or pimento cheese made from grandma’s secret recipe, UGA’s Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest shines the spotlight on the state’s […]
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SpartanNash Grows Produce Capabilities With Caito Buy
SpartanNash is acquiring Caito Foods Service and Blue Ribbon Transport (BRT) for approximately $217.5 million in cash. SpartanNash will acquire Caito’s produce distribution business, fresh cut fruits and vegetables business, its newly constructed Fresh Kitchen facility and the logistics business of BRT. SpartanNash said the acquisitions will enhance its product offerings by expanding into the fast-growing freshly prepared […]