Preferred Freezer Services plans to build a $60 million cold storage warehouse in Portsmouth, Virginia. Along with the 200,000-s.f. cold storage warehouse, the company plans to hire 60 associates. The new facility will be used to import, export, process and distribute a variety of food products. “The entire Preferred Freezer Services team is honored to […]
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Fresh Cravings Salsa Dramatically Increases Distribution
FoodStory Brands’ Fresh Cravings salsa has increased its distribution by 125 percent in 12 months. Fresh Cravings refrigerated salsa received numerous new authorizations from prominent grocery stores, including international retailer Walmart Canada. Fresh Cravings salsa is now available in more than 9,000 fresh produce departments. The salsa is made in the USA and is part […]
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Bonduelle Fresh Americas Initiates Water Safety Plan For Growing Season
In the wake of recent outbreaks involving leafy greens and possibly linked to agricultural water, Irwindale, California-based Bonduelle Fresh Americas initiated a plan with its growers to ensure the safety of its leafy greens supply through the 2019 California growing season. “Safety has always been our highest priority and Bonduelle Fresh Americas continues to be […]
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Ferraro Foods To Offer Online/Mobile Payment Capabilities
Ferraro Foods, an Italian food distributor headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, has selected Financial Transmission Network Inc.’s (FTNI) fully-hosted Online Payment Portal and Mobile App to deliver increased security, convenience and efficiencies across accounts receivable operations. FTNI is a provider of industry-leading integrated receivables solutions. Ferraro Foods will launch these new services early in Q2 […]
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106-Year-Old Lehi Mills Rebrands, Expands Nationwide
After 106 years in business, Utah-based Lehi Mills has launched its baking mixes for nationwide distribution, along with a new brand design. “We are thrilled to announce the national launch of our products and new look,” said Steve Brailsford, president of Lehi Mills and KEB Enterprises. “Lehi Mills was founded over a century ago by […]
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Life Cereal Auditions Children For New Ad Campaign
Life Cereal is looking for the next generation of “Mikey” for its new advertising campaign, encouraging parents to audition their children for the role. Life, owned by The Quaker Oats Co., is launching a nationwide contest to help the brand find the next face for an upcoming advertising campaign. “Though four decades have passed since the […]
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McClure’s Pickles Offered In New Lil’ Pickle Snack Packs
McClure’s Pickles wants to make the pickle a snack with its new Lil’ Pickle Snack Packs. Featuring personal pickles, “picked, pecked, packed and ready to party,” each 2.2oz. package provides an easy way for consumers to enjoy bite-size pickles with McClure’s flavors, including dill, sweet and spicy, and spicy. The Pickle Snack Packs will be […]
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C.H. Guenther & Son Acquires Mid South
C.H. Guenther & Son LLC (CHG) has acquired Mid South Baking Co. Headquartered in Bryan, Texas, Mid South is a supplier of buns and English muffins to quick-serve restaurants (QSRs) in the southern U.S. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1978, Mid South operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Bryan and […]
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Oklahoma Senate Passes Bill Banning Tax On Plastic Bags
Oklahoma Senate Bill 1001 would prohibit political subdivisions from taxing or otherwise restricting the use or sale of “auxiliary containers” like thin plastic bags used by grocery stores and other retailers across the state and nation, the Oklahoma Grocers Association (OGA) reports. The state Senate passed the measure in March. The bill was authored by […]
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Dallas-Based DMA Solutions Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Dallas, Texas-based marketing agency DMA Solutions, which exclusively serves the fresh produce industry, is celebrating 15 years of service. The company specializes in providing an array of measurable marketing solutions to fresh produce companies throughout the supply chain. Founder and CEO Dan’l Mackey Almy, who has an extensive background in fresh produce sales, saw the […]
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Hormel Foods Hosting ‘Small Change Big Impact Food Summit’
Hormel Foods and Harvard University Dining Services are hosting the Small Change Big Impact Food Summit to discuss creating a more transparent, secure and sustainable food system. More than 100 leaders in the food industry are meeting at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, on April 3 and 4, to discuss ideas and insights for an improved […]
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Tecate Brings Back Original Packaging To Celebrate 75 Years
Tecate, Mexico’s authentic beer, is bringing back an original can encouraging Millennial beer drinkers and longtime brand loyalists to “Throw Back a Throwback” to commemorate more than 75 years in market. Containing the same beer known for its quality, flavor and originality, the White Plains, New York, company aims to reach consumers who are responding […]
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Ventura Foods Promotes Euser, Hires Noonburg-Morgan
Ventura Foods has promoted Andy Euser to the newly-created role of chief administrative officer and hired Erika Noonburg-Morgan as CFO. Euser has served as Ventura Foods’ chief human resources officer and EVP for the past nine years. Ventura Foods’ newly formed chief administrative office will include information technology, human resources and corporate communications. “In Andy, […]
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Old Fourth Distillery Wins Gold Medals At World Spirits Competition
Atlanta’s Old Fourth Distillery earned gold medals at the 2019 World Spirits Competition in San Francisco. In its first-ever offering of bourbon, Old Fourth earned a double gold with the Bottled in Bond 4-year single barrel bourbon. Old Fourth Distillery also received a gold medal for the brand’s signature gin. Old Fourth’s Southern Dry Gin […]
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Grupo Bimbo Commits To Sustainable Future In All Global Operations
Grupo Bimbo is promoting sustainable and innovative initiatives focused on improving processes and the use of alternative sources in all its operations. This is part of the Horsham, Pennsylvania, company’s commitment to a sustainable future. For more than 70 years, Grupo Bimbo has valued the importance of water for life. The company works under three […]
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Beringer Brothers Introduce Wine Aged In Tequila Barrels
Barrels once used to age premium tequilas now are being used to age the newest Sauvignon Blanc offered by Beringer Brothers. The California white wine is aged for 60 days in the former tequila barrels, giving it what one wine critic described as “a unique animal being lush while sprite with subtle hints of agave.” […]
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Drake’s Organic Spirits Introduces Spiked Ice Adult Frozen Treats
Minneapolis-based Drake’s Organic Spirits has unveiled Drake’s Organic Spiked Ice freeze-and-eat alcoholic ice pops. Drake’s Organic Spirits distills all organic premium vodka, white rum, spiced rum and mixes. The adult organic treats feature 15 percent ABV and 80 calories each. Drake’s Organic Spiked Ice will be available in four flavors: mango rum punch, vodka lemonade, […]
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Campbell Soup Co. Makes Changes To Board Of Directors
The Campbell Soup Co. of Camden, New Jersey, has made known that Les C. Vinney will retire as chairman of the board and as a director. The board of directors has elected Keith McLoughlin to succeed Vinney as chairman. J.P. Bilbrey, former CEO of The Hershey Co., has been appointed to the board, and Sara […]
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Teasdale Latin Foods Introduce Teasdale Simply Especial Flavored Beans
Teasdale Latin Foods has introduced its new Teasdale Simply Especial line of flavored beans. The chefs in the Teasdale kitchen have fused pea protein into the formulas for the Simply Especial line to get 10 grams of plant-based protein per serving. “This is a very exciting time and we’re at the forefront of innovation in […]
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Boston Beer Hires Lesya Lysyj Chief Marketing Officer
The Boston Beer Co. Inc., brewers of Samuel Adams beers, has hired Lesya Lysyj as CMO. Lysyj will join the company in April and will be responsible for overseeing the company’s planning, development and execution of its brand development, marketing and advertising initiatives. She will lead brand management, innovation, digital and social marketing, media, consumer […]