Whether one enjoys a frankfurter, frank, wiener, weenie, coney, red hot or hot dog, July is a month for celebration. This month marks National Hot Dog Month, 31 days that celebrate one of America’s most iconic foods. Hot dogs are part of American culture, summer celebrations, travel and grilling traditions. They are synonymous with the […]
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Fresh Thyme To Carry Farm Promise NAE Pork Brand
Hatfield, Pennsylvania-based global pork producer Clemens Food Group and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, which specializes in affordable natural and organic offerings, have announced a collaboration. This new collaboration will allow Fresh Thyme to offer the Clemens’ pork brand, Farm Promise NAE (no antibiotics ever) across 11 Midwest states. The distribution deal replaces Fresh Thyme’s conventional […]
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Gemstone Foods Appoints Power As New President, COO
Decatur, Alabama-based Gemstone Foods, a protein supplier, has appointed Jeff L. Power as president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. “I am extremely pleased to rejoin Gemstone, a great company with so much opportunity,” said Power. “Gemstone’s established organization is prepared to further expand the business by offering innovative, cost effective products and solutions while […]
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Niceland Seafood Brings Frozen Icelandic Fish To U.S. Retailers
Niceland Seafood, a company that offers Icelandic fish with full traceability from “sea-to-pan,” is offering resealable bags of wild-caught haddock and cod portions (MSRP $24.99). The move into frozen is the first in a series of upcoming product innovations from Niceland that aim to help shoppers feel more confident making responsible seafood purchases and cooking […]
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Look For Blue Label On Fish To Protect Big Blue Future
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a non-profit whose sole mission is to make sure wild seafood is around forever, celebrated U.N. World Oceans Day (June 8) by kicking off its “Little Blue Label, Big Blue Future” campaign. Through messages and video, the MSC blue label campaign runs the duration of June – U.S. National Oceans […]
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Tyson Foods Names Dan Turton SVP Of Global Government Affairs
Tyson Foods Inc. recently named Dan Turton as SVP of global government affairs, effective June 29. Turton will be based in Washington, D.C., and will lead the worldwide government relations activities for the company. He will report to Amy Tu, EVP and general counsel. “Dan is well-respected across the political spectrum,” Tu said. “He brings […]
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StarKist Donates More Than $150,000 For Hunger Relief
Pittsburgh-based StarKist Co., is continuing its partnership with Feed the Children by donating more than $150,000 in financial support, disaster response and product donations this year. Feed the Children is a nonprofit dedicated to relieving hunger in the United States and around the world. Throughout the past 11 years, StarKist has contributed nearly 500,000 pounds […]
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LaMonica Fine Foods Deemed Essential Business Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Millville, New Jersey-based LaMonica Fine Foods was deemed an essential business in order to help keep grocery store shelves stocked with fresh, frozen and canned seafood amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many others, President Daniel LaVecchia and VP Michael LaVecchia of LaMonica were faced with making decisions about continuing business while worrying about the safety […]