Jack Link’s Protein Snacks has named food and beverage industry veteran Kevin McAdams as president, North America. In this role, McAdams has responsibility for Jack Link’s United States and Canadian businesses, in addition to oversight of the company’s manufacturing and supply-chain operations in the United States, Brazil and New Zealand. McAdams will report directly to CEO Troy Link. “We are tremendously excited to have Kevin, […]
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Nellie’s Free Range Eggs Introduces Grass-Fed, Slow Churned Butter
Nellie’s Free Range Eggs expanded beyond the egg aisle March 5 with the launch of Nellie’s Free Range Butter, the first and only free-range butter on the market. According to a press release from the company, the butter contains 84 percent butterfat and is made with cream from humanely raised cows that are free to roam […]
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Chosen Foods Celebrates Roots With New Brand Identity
Chosen Foods, a producer of 100 percent pure avocado oil and creator of avocado-inspired kitchen condiments, has created a new brand identity. In collaboration with Gestalt Brand Lab and Red Door Interactive, the three San Diego-based organizations spent more than two years zoning in on the new brand direction. With new packaging and a fresh brand ethos, […]
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The Laughing Cow Reformulates Recipe, Updates Packaging
The Laughing Cow cheese brand recently rolled out a new recipe reformulation adding more calcium, creaminess and flavor into each wedge, which also contains 2g of protein and is made with real cheese. Changes also include new packaging that highlights its logo, The Laughing Cow. The company is on a mission to inspire people to […]
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PMA Bringing ‘The Joy of Fresh’ to Austin’s SXSW
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will return to South By Southwest (SXSW) again this year as a part of the organization’s ongoing work to bring the produce and floral industries to center stage. SXSW attracts half a million attendees each year to Austin, Texas, for 10 days of collaboration. From March 13-22, SXSW will feature speakers, […]
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Impossible Foods Expands Product Lineup, Lowers Prices
After month-over-month production records and new economies of scale, Impossible Foods is expanding its product lineup and dropping prices. The price cut applies to distributors and averages 15 percent on Impossible Foods’ current U.S. foodservice products. The move comes amid increasing demand for the flagship Impossible Burger, now served at thousands of restaurants including Burger […]
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34 Degrees To Launch New Snaps Line In 3 Flavors
Denver, Colorado-based 34 Degrees is launching a new line, Snaps, baked chickpea snacking thins, in three varieties including Sea Salt, Everything and Umami. Snaps are naturally gluten free through the use of steamed chickpea flour. 34 Degrees’ second snacking line behind Sweet Crisps, Snaps are a standalone snack—an alternative to traditional chips or pretzels. Each […]
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Kellogg Co. Named One Of World’s Most Ethical Companies By Ethisphere
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. has been recognized by Ethisphere, a leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Kellogg has been recognized 12 times since Ethisphere created the rankings in 2007. The company is one of only six honorees in the Food, Beverage and […]