The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association has issued a letter to its members on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the industry. NFRA President and CEO H.V. ”Skip” Shaw Jr. said during his 35 years as a part of the association he can’t recall a “more challenging or disorienting stretch of days,” adding that […]
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Rouses Donates Nearly 14,000 Lbs. Of Food In Response To COVID-19
Continuing more than a decade of support of the fight against hunger, Rouses Markets this week donated nearly 14,000 pounds of food to Second Harvest’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. “This amazing donation will help us prepare thousands more hot meals in our Community Kitchen,” said Second Harvest Executive Chef Susan Goss. “It’s such a […]
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Magnum Ice Cream Debuts 3 New Product Varieties
Magnum Ice Cream, a brand of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever, introduced three new product varieties: Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars, Double Pistachio Honey Tubs and Double Almond Brown Butter Tubs. Joining Classic and Almond varieties, Magnum Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars have a non-dairy sea salt caramel base dipped in a cracking non-dairy chocolate […]
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Pera Retiring As CEO Of Armanino Foods Of Distinction
Edmond J. Pera, president and CEO of Armanino Foods of Distinction in Hayward, California, is retiring in March. He will stay on as an executive advisor for a transitional period until Sept. 15, and will remain on the board of directors for the foreseeable future. Pera, who will turn 80 this year, has served as […]
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Urban Pie Pizza Co. Launches Artisan Hemp Seed Crust Pizzas
Urban Pie Pizza Co. is introducing artisan thin crust pizzas made with hemp seeds to the frozen pizza aisle and adding a new flavor to its artisan thin crust line. Urban Pie Pizza is one of the fastest growing brands in the natural channel, and these hemp-infused crusts are a first in the frozen aisle, […]
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Miami-Based Quirch Foods Opens New D.C. In Greensboro, NC
Quirch Foods LLC is opening its sixth distribution center in Greensboro, North Carolina. The expansion is a component of the growth of the company, which seeks to continue expanding and leveraging its distribution reach. Currently operating with five distribution centers in the Southeast and the Caribbean, the sixth facility is set to begin operations in […]
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Refugee-Focused Afia Debuts Two New Flavors for Frozen Falafel Line
Afia, a family-owned, woman-run company specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, is introducing two new frozen falafel flavors, expanding its award-winning line. Afia’s products are vegan, gluten-free, plant-based and use non-GMO ingredients. Unlike past attempts at frozen falafel that required frying, Afia has developed a line that can be easily heated in ovens and microwaves, yet still […]
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DiNoci Dairy-Free, Plant-Based Frozen Dessert Launches 4 New Flavors
DiNoci Natural Foods, makers of artisan plant-based frozen desserts, has introduced four new flavors. DiNoci’s almond milk-based desserts use clean premium ingredients and are always free from gums and additives. New flavors are: Cherry Crisp—whole tart cherries and gluten-free toasted oats folded into creamy vanilla; Cookies & Crema—a gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookie crumbled into creamy […]