The Kraft Heinz Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its natural, grated, cultured and specialty cheese businesses to a U.S. affiliate of Groupe Lactalis for a purchase price of $3.2 billion USD. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021, subject to regulatory review and approval. The […]
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Darigold Accelerates Strategic Transformation Of Ingredients Business
Seattle-based Darigold has announced organizational changes designed to accelerate the long-term transformational strategy of the Northwest farmer-owned cooperative’s global ingredients business. In 2018, Darigold finalized a 10-year transformation and growth strategy which included a substantial series of capital investments, including the construction of a new large-scale global ingredients plant. The addition of new leadership talent will […]
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Newest Line Of Table One Cheeses Coming This Fall
With 75 years of experience in importing the finest specialty cheeses and gourmet groceries, Elizabeth, New Jersey-based Atalanta is offering its newest line of Table One cheeses, including Feta, Blue Cheese, Italian Parmesan, Gouda and more. “We are excited to bring the Table One line to retailers and specialty stores across the country,” said Scott […]
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Cal-Maine Foods Lawsuit Dismissed In State of Texas
Jackson, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods has issued the following statement regarding dismissal of the state of Texas lawsuit alleging that the company engaged in price-gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The company’s motion to dismiss was granted on Aug. 13, 2020, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, and therefore the original petition has been dismissed […]
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Buitoni Food Co. Appoints Wilson To President And CEO
Buitoni Food Co. has appointed Peter B. Wilson Jr. as its new president and CEO. Buitoni Foods was recently established by Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA. Buitoni is an iconic brand and a national leader in the refrigerated pasta, sauces and cheese categories. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and […]
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Vital Farms Egg Bites Offer A New Way To Have Breakfast
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms is introducing Egg Bites, a new line of single-serve, refrigerated bites made with high-quality ingredients including its pasture-raised liquid whole eggs, pasture-raised cheese, humanely raised meats and vegetables. “People are staying at home more than usual right now and, for many, their days are busier than ever. We know a growing […]
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Land & Sea Proteins To Partner With USDA Food Box Program
Dallas, Texas-based Land & Sea Proteins, procurer of high-quality proteins and co-producer of a vast array of ethnic foods for the food industry, is primed to partner with companies that are approved providers of the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program to supply a range of proteins and dairy products. Land & Sea has […]
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Vermont Creamery Introduces 3 New Goat Cheese Dips
Vermont Creamery, a maker of goat cheese and other consciously crafted dairy products, has introduced its new trio of fresh goat cheese dips, available in three flavors. Vermont Creamery brought flavor to the fore once again, with dedication to the clean and mild fresh goat cheese base – as showcased in the Classic Chèvre. For snackers […]