Blue Diamond Growers, a nonprofit grower-owned cooperative and a processor and marketer of almonds, has begun expanding its processing facility in Turlock, California. The company held a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 29 at the 200,000-s.f. manufacturing plant. The new addition is part of Blue Diamond’s continued plans to expand its value-added product lines and deliver new almond products […]
Category: Suppliers
Godshall’s Quality Meats Announces New President
Telford, Pennsylvania-based Godshall’s Quality Meats has promoted Ron Godshall to company president. Godshall currently holds the position of COO and will continue those duties in addition to serving in the new role. “Ron joined the company in 1984 as a part-time employee and I doubt there’s a job here he hasn’t done” said Mark Godshall, […]
A Dozen Cousins Launches New Line Of Authentic Regional Beans
Berkeley, California-based A Dozen Cousins, a new culturally-inspired natural food brand, has unveiled a line of slow-simmered beans. These ready-to-eat beans offer a modern take on traditional African American and Latino dishes while using premium ingredients such as avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, turmeric and other high-quality spices. All three varieties are non-GMO, vegan and […]
A Reawakening At Borden: Executives Plan Company’s Next Chapter
Tony Sarsam was looking for what he called the next “great adventure,” and he has found it at Borden Dairy. Now CEO of the Dallas-based company, Sarsam most recently was CEO of Los Angeles-based Ready Pac. Prior to that, he honed his turnaround skills at PepsiCo. He not only has the experience doing it, but […]
Unilever Unveils On-The-Go Deodorant Wipes
Unilever now has products designed for on-the-go lifestyles with the introduction of new Deodorant Wipes. With 24-hour odor protection, the new Deodorant Wipes are available from Dove, Dove Men+Care, Degree Women, Degree Men and Axe. Unilever’s Deodorant Wipes are pre-moistened, alcohol-free and packaged with built-in lids to ensure freshness. “Our research shows that nearly 50 percent […]
Plant-Based Protein Drink Koia Expands Distribution To Target
Koia, a plant-based protein beverage, has gained distribution into 530 Target locations across the Midwest, Northeast and Florida. Koia’s five original flavors—Vanilla Bean, Cacao Bean, Coconut Almond, Cold Brew Coffee and Cinnamon Horchata—now are available for purchase for $3.99 in the refrigerated section. “With a mission to bring plant-based nutrition to the masses, Koia’s entrance […]
Wild Zora Transitions From Whole Foods To Walmart
Amazon’s takeover of Whole Foods has forced Colorado-based Wild Zora off the healthy grocer’s shelves and into the unlikely arms of Walmart. Walmart’s recent shift toward domestic and healthy food brands is providing Wild Zora the opportunity to sell its flagship Original Meat and Veggie Bars at lower prices to a wider audience, the company says. […]
Rubicon Bakers Launches New Vegan Neapolitan Cupcakes
Rubicon Bakers has added Vegan Neapolitan Cupcakes to its product line. “Inspired by a nostalgic favorite, these delightful pink treats just happen to be vegan,” says Rubicon. Now available at retailers nationwide, the cupcakes are on shelves in time for Valentine’s Day. Rubicon Bakers is committed to its mission to “Bake A Better World” by hiring people […]
