Perdue Farms has been recognized by the 2020 Women on Boards, a national organization that aims to boost female representation on corporate boards to 20 percent or greater by the year 2020. Perdue is recognized for leadership in gender diversity on the board of directors with its 2018 “W” (Winning) Company Award. Fifty-six percent of […]
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Tastykake Debuts Scoop Shop Line With Bassetts Ice Cream
Tastykake, a Philadelphia snack for more than 100 years, is partnering with Bassetts Ice Cream Co. to launch Cookies and Crème Mini Donuts, the first offering from Tastykake Scoop Shop, an ice cream-inspired line of snacks. The line features fan ice cream flavors in snack form and will be launched in two phases, the first currently available […]
That’s Tasty Launching Organic Stir-In Purees For Home Cooks
That’s Tasty, a brand made by Shenandoah Growers in Rockingham, Virginia, is launching Stir-In Purees. The purees, made with organic ingredients, will be available on shelves in the coming weeks, the company said March 7. The purees are available in garlic, ginger, spicy harissa, sun-dried tomato, Italian herbs, parsley, basil and dill flavors. Each features […]
Beyond Meat Unveils Newest Product Innovation, Beyond Beef
El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat has debuted its latest breakthrough in plant-based food innovation: Beyond Beef. Driven by consumer demand, Beyond Beef is designed to have the meaty taste, texture and versatility consumers love about ground beef but with the added health and sustainability benefits of plant-based meat. Beyond Beef has 25 percent less saturated […]
Ronnoco Coffee Acquires Beverage Solutions Group
St. Louis-based Ronnoco Coffee has acquired the business of Beverage Solutions Group of Maynardville, Tennessee. Beverage Solutions Group sells to more than 70 distributors who service convenience store and foodservice accounts in over 43 states. “This purchase supports Ronnoco’s overall strategy of being a single-source supplier for the beverage category, continuing to expand nationally and […]
Munroe Dairy Is Last Milk Delivery Dairy In Rhode Island
Munroe Dairy is the last dairy in Rhode Island to offer delivery service since Christiansen’s Dairy closed on March 10. Since it was established in 1881, East Providence-based Munroe Dairy offers hundreds of products, in addition to its milk products, that it delivers to consumers’ homes on a weekly basis in Rhode Island and beyond. […]
Shipt Names Kelly Caruso CEO To Succeed Founder Bill Smith
Shipt, a same-day delivery service and marketplace, has named Kelly Caruso as CEO, succeeding founder Bill Smith, who will continue to serve as an advisor to the company. Caruso has more than 25 years of retail experience, holding roles from the stores to supply chain and merchandising. Most recently, Caruso was SVP-hardlines at Target, responsible […]
CBA Launches New Growth Unit Focused On Quenching Thirst
Portland, Oregon-based Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) is launching a new standalone business unit, the pH Experiment, dedicated to creating, incubating and accelerating growth with new products and experiences that put drinkers’ needs first. The growth unit is the evolution of CBA’s Innovation team and its pH Experiment beverage initiative, which launched in 2018 as a litmus […]
2019 FABI Awards To Be Presented At NRA Show In Chicago
The National Restaurant Association Show has announced the recipients of the 2019 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards, which recognize food and beverage products that are “breaking new ground in taste, creativity, packaging and profit potential.” These industry-altering products will shape the future of food and beverage with flavorful and marketable items designed to delight diners […]
Chica De Gallo Named Fenway Park’s Official Salsa, Guac For 2019
Chica de Gallo, a Boston-based dip company, will be the official salsa and guacamole of the 2019 season for Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox. “There’s no hotter team in baseball right now than the Red Sox,” Amanda Bauman, managing partner of Chica de Gallo. “We are excited to be a sponsor of the 2018 World […]
Mars Launches Purpose-Driven, Food-Focused Seeds Of Change Accelerator
Family-owned Mars Inc. announced the launch of its Seeds of Change Accelerator March 5 at the Natural Products Expo. The project is designed to help early stage food-focused companies fast-track growth and live their purpose to build a healthier and more sustainable future. The Seeds of Change Accelerator, named after the Mars Food organic seed and […]
Blount Realigns Sales Team With Promotions And New Hires
Blount Fine Foods has realigned its sales team with promotions and new hires. “We have rounded out our sales organization with these appointments and promotions, which considered not only experience and skillset, but also personal passion and potential. We are strategically positioning our businesses for the future, creating a more effective framework and have ideal […]
Beyond Meat Sued For Fraud, Negligence And Breach Of Contract
Beyond Meat is being sued by Don Lee Farms, of Los Angeles, California, for fraud, negligence and breach of contract. During the 2016 exclusive supply agreement between the two companies, Don Lee Farms shared with the meat company trade secrets, know-how and technology the family food company developed for 35 years. The Beyond Burger was […]
Pure Flavor Georgia Distribution Facility To Be Completed In Spring
A new Pure Flavor distribution center under construction in Georgia is expected to be completed later this spring. The distribution center is off Interstate 75 in Fort Valley, not far from a greenhouse facility that opened in late 2018. The first harvest was picked from the greenhouse in December. “When we put the first shovel […]
Independent Verification Of Supply Chain Sustainability More Important Than Ever
by Rick Shanks Chief Sustainability Advisor, Sustainable Environmental Consultants Consumer-driven concerns require a “farm to fork” or food system approach to evaluating environmental impact risk. Consumers today want to know their food is safe, affordable, transparent and sustainably sourced. That means food manufacturers, food marketers and retailers will need to verify that their direct and indirect […]
Tyson Unveils New Chairman’s Reserve Prime Beef Offering, Look
Tyson Fresh Meats in late February revealed a new Chairman’s Reserve Prime beef item and a refreshed brand look. “Our USDA Prime quality grade beef keeps in step with the exacting standards of our Prime Pork counterpart,” says Ozlem Worpel, senior brand manager of Tyson Fresh Meats, based in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. The Prime […]
Friendly’s Launches Ice Cream Cake Singles
Friendly’s is launching a new product that offers several flavors of the the company’s ice cream cakes in single-serving packages. Friendly’s Cake Singles will be made with the same ingredients as the company’s traditional ice cream cakes. The 8.5 oz. cups will be available in four flavors: Strawberry Krunch Cake, Birthday Cake, Chocolate Krunch Cake […]
illy Ready-To-Drink Coffee Distributed By Hudson News Distributors
illy North America has an agreement with Hudson News Distributors to distribute illy Ready-to-Drink Coffee in the Northeast market. illy Ready-to-Drink is made with 100 percent Arabica coffee with no preservatives, added colors or flavors sweetened with non-GMO beet sugar. The cappuccino, caffè latte and mochaccino SKUs use hormone-free milk and have less calories per […]
Regatta Ginger Beer Expands Into Craft Mixer Category
Regatta, creator of Regatta Classic Bermuda Stone Ginger Beer, has entered into the craft mixers category with Dry Citrus Sparkling Tonic, Royal Oak Ginger Ale and Pacific Sea Salt Club Soda. Sam Zarou, CEO of Affinity Beverages of Locust Valley, New York, said, “Our flagship product, Regatta Ginger Beer, is a multi-year winner of SIP […]
Tom’s Of Maine Offers New Products In Natural Oral Care Aisle
Tom’s of Maine, the natural toothpaste and mouthwash brand based in Kennebunk, is introducing Activated Charcoal Toothpaste, Sea Salt Toothpaste and Sea Salt Mouthwash. Tom’s of Maine Activated Charcoal Toothpaste cleans with charcoal, is enamel-safe, whitens teeth and has a peppermint flavor. It comes in both fluoride and fluoride-free variants and does not contain SLS, artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors or preservatives. […]
