Del Rio, Texas-based Mexican food manufacturing company Julio’s Corn Chips and Seasoning Inc. has secured national distribution in all Walmart stores nationwide, effective Sept. 16. Julio’s has a regional presence in more than six states surrounding Texas, and the company is currently expanding production with a state-of-the-art facility in Del Rio, tripling its current capacity. […]
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Freshpet Appoints Two Industry Veterans As New Executives
Secaucus, New Jersey-based Freshpet Inc. appointed industry veterans Lynn Bingham and William “Willie” Everett to support its future growth and development. Lynn Bingham joins Freshpet as VP, strategic quality and process development, reporting to Stephen Weise, EVP of manufacturing and supply chain. Bingham will be responsible for leading manufacturing process improvement and quality assurance. A […]
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Hemp Vs. Marijuana: CBD Products Continue To Confuse
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Southwest The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. That not only set into motion a race to get more hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products to consumers nationwide but also rampant confusion about their legality. Hemp is not marijuana. […]
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Chobani Appoints Peter McGuinness Its New President
Peter McGuinness has been promoted to president of Chobani, reporting to Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO and founder, effective Aug. 28. “We created this company with people at the center, and they are the reason for where we are today. Peter has been an amazing member of that journey, and I’m honored and happy to have him […]
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Peet’s Coffee Expands Espresso Capsule Line With Decaffeinato Ristretto
To meet the demand for decaf capsules, Berkeley, California-based Peet’s Coffee is expanding its espresso capsule line, originally launched in 2018, by introducing Decaffeinato Ristretto. Nespresso-compatible capsule sales are growing 65 percent across grocery, mass, club and Amazon outlets. Decaf capsules represent 6.6 percent of the segment, consistent with decaf offerings in the premium coffee […]
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Harris Teeter, Titan Farms Peach Donations Exceed 200,000 Lbs.
Titan Farms and Harris Teeter came together to make a peach donation to Second Harvest Food Banks in Winston-Salem and Metrolina/Charlotte, North Carolina. Over the past five years, the two companies have continued to donate to the Peaches with a Purpose program. This year’s donation tipped the scales to reach a total of 219,000 pounds […]
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Mama Biscuits Gets Vegan Certification For A Buttermilk Biscuit
Frederick, Maryland-based Mama Biscuits has received global vegan certification from BevVeg International for one of its Signature Buttermilk Biscuits. The company says the product is the only vegan certified biscuit on the market. It received the certification after an extensive review of its production practices and ingredients. Mama Biscuits are sold at Walmart, Sam’s Club, […]
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Borden Dairy Joins State Fair Of Texas Lineup With Flavored Milk
State Fair of Texas fanatics tasting this year’s new fair food can look forward to enjoying it with a side of Cotton Candy milk. Dallas-based Borden Dairy, a dairy company founded in 1857, has concocted three limited-edition, fair-inspired flavors of milk: Banana Taffy, Blueberry Cobbler and Cotton Candy. State Fair of Texas visitors will have […]