SmartSweets has been named Rookie of the Year in Whole Foods Market’s annual Supplier Awards. Whole Foods Market announced the winners of its seventh annual Supplier Awards, which honor suppliers that embody the company’s mission and values through their commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, organic integrity, innovation and partnership. The winners were named at a […]
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Taylor Farms Acquires Earthbound Farm From Danone
Taylor Farms has acquired Earthbound Farm from Danone SA. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “We are grateful for Danone’s stewardship of Earthbound Farm during the past two years and for the opportunity to return ownership of this organic fresh produce leader to local roots and family ownership,” the company posted on its website […]
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Craft Brew Alliance Tests Low-Proof, Low-Cal Seltzer Line
The Craft Brew Alliance‘s (CBA) pH Experiment has developed a low-alcohol, low-calorie beverage called Pacer Low Proof Seltzer. The pH Experiment is a growth unit within CBA. The seltzer is its second new product test. Pacer Low Proof Seltzer will be offered in three flavors: blood orange, Meyer lemon & lavender, and melon & mint. […]
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Walmart Success Leads To Soylent Nutrition Distribution Nationwide
Thanks to sales success in select Walmart stores, Soylent Nutrition is making five Soylent meal replacement drinks available at all Walmart stores nationwide. The drinks will be available in four-bottle packs. “Soylent is committed to providing affordable, accessible and appealing complete nutrition to the masses and Walmart’s tremendous presence and reach makes them a great […]
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Shenandoah Valley Organic Chicken Celebrates Five Years
The Shenandoah Valley Organic chicken company is celebrating five years in business. When Shenandoah Valley Organic first started five years ago in Harrisonburg, Virginia, chicken farmer Corwin Heatwole set out to flip the business model that dominated the U.S. chicken industry on its head by partnering with other farmers to create a new farmer-grower contract. […]
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Sabra Offering Limited-Edition Salsa Verde Hummus
Sabra Dipping Co. in White Plains, New York, is offering Salsa Verde Hummus for a limited time. Inspired by traditional flavors of Mexico, the new Salsa Verde Hummus includes Sabra’s Classic Hummus topped with roasted tomatillos, jalapenos, cilantro and lime. “We’re really excited to bring the Salsa Verde Hummus to market,” said Grant Cowherd, brand manager. […]
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Fairlife To Increase Production With New Facility In Arizona
Fairlife LLC plans to build a 300,000-s.f. production and distribution facility in suburban Phoenix in its efforts to increase overall production. The Fairlife facility costing more than $200 million in Goodyear, Arizona will be in addition to its current production plant in Coopersville, Michigan. It is expected to create more than 140 jobs once its […]
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Kristyn Lawson Hired As SVP Sales At FiveStar Gourmet Foods
Kristyn Lawson has been hired as SVP of sales at FiveStar Gourmet Foods as part of the company’s expansion. Prior to joining FiveStar, Lawson previously served as VP of sales at Good Foods. While there she launched the Good Foods retail brand across North American retail channels. Lawson will report directly to FiveStar Gourmet Foods […]