McKinney, Texas-based Nature Nate’s Honey Company has launched a national brand awareness campaign called “Ingredients: Honey.” “It’s no surprise that once consumers try pure honey, it becomes their favorite sweetener. Yet, only 42 percent of American households buy honey today,” said Nathan Sheets, founder and CEO of Nature Nate’s. “By launching a bold campaign, we’re […]
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Whole Earth Brands Promotes Portwood To CFO
Chicago, Illinois-based Whole Earth Brands Inc. has promoted Duane Portwood to the position of chief financial officer, effective immediately. Portwood will report to Whole Earth Brands CEO Albert Manzone. “We are thrilled to welcome Duane as our new chief financial officer. He adds tremendous strategic and financial depth to our team, which will be invaluable […]
Community Coffee Celebrates Carnival With Mardi Gras King Cake Blend
Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Community Coffee celebrates carnival season by releasing its signature Mardi Gras King Cake blend. This flavor is a tribute to the seasonal king cake tradition brought to Louisiana in 1870 and now enjoyed in cities across the country. Introduced as a limited-edition item, the Mardi Gras King Cake blend became so popular that Community Coffee offers it year-round. […]
Alkame Completes Acquisition of Two Specialty Food Brands
Las Vegas-based Alkame Holdings Inc.’s wholly owned subsidiary, West Coast Copacker Inc., has closed on the acquisitions of two specialty food brands: Maury Island Farm and Quinn’s Pepper Jellies. The acquisition includes intellectual property, inventory and production equipment. The acquisitions were completed without issuance of any company stock. Both product lines are native to the […]
Nature Nate’s Honey Co. Merges With Sweet Harvest Foods
Sweet Harvest Foods, one of the largest honey packers in North America, has purchased Nature Nate’s Honey Co. from its founder, Nathan Sheets. McKinney, Texas-based Nature Nate’s has grown to become the largest honey brand in the U.S. and is the leading provider of 100 percent pure, raw and unfiltered honey in the retail segment. […]
Newsweek Names Hormel One of America’s Most Responsible Companies
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corp. has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the third year in a row. The company was also recently recognized as a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times and received numerous accolades for its internship program by Vault. “This recognition is a continued testament […]
JADA Creates First-To-Market Turmeric Salt
Miami, Florida-based JADA, the company behind introducing a vegan and gluten-free version of Australia’s chicken salt, has developed a turmeric salt that helps home cooks enjoy the health benefits of this superfood herb. The all-purpose seasoning is a way to add a boost of flavor to recipes while reaping the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of […]
Kraft Heinz Combines U.S., Canada Businesses Into North America Zone
The Kraft Heinz Co. plans to combine its U.S. and Canada businesses to create the North America Zone, which is expected to be effective in the second fiscal quarter of 2022. The move is meant to advance the global food and beverage leader’s long-term, sustainable growth plans – which were first outlined at its Investor Day event in September 2020 – […]
