Boston, Massachusetts’ Stavis Seafoods, a vertically integrated importer and manufacturer of fresh and frozen seafood, revealed in late November that its proposal for developing Parcel 5 in Massport’s Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park has been accepted by the Port Authority. Stavis teamed with developer Pilot Development Partners to seek the award for the Fid Kennedy […]
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Annual #HamsAcrossAmerica Campaign Kicks Off In Iowa
In conjunction with Giving Tuesday on Nov. 27, U.S. pig farmers, the National Pork Board, the National Pork Producers Council and state pork associations kicked off the third annual “Hams Across America” campaign. The program’s goal is to highlight the diverse product donations the pork industry makes throughout the year. “As pig farmers, our ‘We Care’ ethical principles […]
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Tyson Teams Up With The Los Angeles Chargers To Fight Hunger
The Los Angeles Chargers, Lift Up America and Tyson Foods Inc. teamed up on Nov. 27 to tackle one of Los Angeles’ most pressing issues—feeding the hungry—at StubHub Center in Carson. Los Angeles Charger players, Charger Girls and football players from Carson High, Segerstrom High and Paramount High School teams volunteered to distribute a truckload of protein […]
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Atlantic Capes Fisheries Names Samuel Martin COO
Atlantic Capes Fisheries Inc. has named Samuel Martin, current VP of vessel operations, COO for the company. As COO, Martin will have direct oversight of the operations of the vertically integrated company. He will report directly to CEO Jeff Bolton. “Sam has played an integral role in coordinating the company’s operational structure. I am confident […]
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Expanded NGA Show Floor Will Feature Seven Specialty Pavilions
The 2019 NGA Show, which will be held Feb. 24-27 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, will feature seven specialty pavilions. According to the National Grocers Association (NGA), this feature of the expanded show floor will provide attendees opportunities to make connections with exhibitors and learn about the latest developments in […]
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ShopRite Introduces No-Antibiotics-Ever Fried Chicken
ShopRite has converted its signature 8-piece, grab-and-go fried chicken to a “No Antibiotics, Ever” (NAE) offering. This new item is part of the grocer’s commitment to offering customers convenient meal solutions. The fried chicken is the company’s newest style of NAE poultry that is hand-breaded, raised cage free and made fresh throughout the day. Developed in […]
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Giant Food Donates 6,000 Turkeys To Five Local Food Banks
Giant Food has donated 6,000 Nature’s Promise turkeys to five Feeding America food banks within its region: Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The turkeys will help feed 72,000 people this holiday season. The donations kicked off a food drive being held at […]
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Jimmy Dean Launches ‘Egg’wich’ With Petition To Change Definition Of Sandwich
Jimmy Dean has launched its first breadless sandwich, the Jimmy Dean Delights Egg’wich, made with breakfast sausage and cheese between two egg frittatas. The Egg’wiches are available in three varieties: Broccoli Cheese—Chicken sausage and cheese between broccoli and cheese egg frittata Bacon, Spinach, Onion—Turkey sausage and cheese between bacon, spinach, caramelized onion and parmesan egg frittata Ham, […]