In celebration of International Day of the Girl Child on Oct. 11, Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company has announced a new “Future CEO” program and additional support for nonprofit partners Girl Up and Girls on the Run to help drive mentorship for young girls and provide reverse mentorship for Hershey leaders. “At Hershey, we understand the power of […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Kellogg, Little Debbie Launch Nutty Buddy Cereal
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. and Little Debbie are expanding their lineup of treat-inspired cereals with the Kellogg’s Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Cereal. This new cereal has a sweet chocolatey and peanut butter aroma, while featuring chocolate and peanut butter flavors. The flavors meld with the cereal pieces coated in fudge, similar to a Nutty Buddy […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Tillamook County Creamery Announces Virtual ‘Farmers’ Auction
Tillamook, Oregon-based Tillamook County Creamery Association has announced its 2022 “All For Farmers” initiative, working to preserve farmland, assist farmers in financial need and support the overall future of farming. Now in its third year, funds generated by the TCCA “All For Farmers” initiative have been used to help protect more than 10,000 acres of farmland nationwide. The […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Teton Waters Ranch Implements Full Traceability With Wholechain
Denver, Colorado-based Teton Waters Ranch has implemented end-to-end traceability using Wholechain, a winner of the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety Food Traceability Challenge. The implementation entails tracing beef products through the supply chain starting at the birth farm and recording data points along the way on the Algorand zero-carbon blockchain. The chain of […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Organic Grower Summit Announces Keynote Presentation
Leadership from three organic growing operations have been confirmed as panelists for the keynote presentation at the upcoming Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN for Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Monterey, California. “Grower Roundtable: The State of Organic Growing” will be moderated by Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers, and panelists will include Brie Reiter Smith, VP […]
Posted inBakery News, Southwest
Guerrero Launches Three New Tortillas Products
Irving, Texas-based Guerrero Tortillas has launched Zero Net Carbs tortillas and a new flavor on Nutri-Ricas Carb Watch tortillas in Salsa Roja. Keto-certified, zero sugar and high in fiber, the Zero Net Carbs tortillas will be rolling out nationwide in the coming months. These tortillas will be available in two flavors: original and smoky chipotle. The Salsa Roja Nutri-Ricas Carb […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Pete And Gerry’s Applaud FDA’s Proposed Guideline Revisions
Monroe, New Hampshire-based Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs applauds the proposal by the Food and Drug Administration to update the definition for the implied nutrient content claim “healthy” to be consistent with current nutrition science and federal dietary guidance. For Pete and Gerry’s, this is a long-sought clarification as eggs will be classified as a “nutrient-dense” food, which, […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Dairy News, Southeast
Publix To Begin Carrying Truly Grass Fed Cheddar Cheese
Dublin, Ireland-based Truly Grass Fed, a brand of sustainably-produced dairy products, has announced that Publix will carry its natural sharp and aged cheddar cheese wedges at more than 1,300 stores nationwide. The brand’s salted and unsalted butter foil packs have been in Publix stores since 2020. The crafted grass-fed Irish cheddar products will arrive on […]
Posted inProduce News, Merchant Distributors, West
Procurant Digitizes MDI’s Produce Inspections
Watsonville, California-based Procurant has announced that Procurant Inspect, its mobile produce inspection solution, has been selected by Merchants Distributors Inc. to use across its network of regional distribution centers. “Produce inspections are a critical yet labor-intensive part of bringing safe, high-quality products to our customers. Procurant Inspect lets us enhance and simplify that process for our […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
StarKist Introduces Tuna Smart Bowls In Single-Serve Pouch
Reston, Virginia-based StarKist Co. has announced its newest product: StarKist Smart Bowls, featuring seasoned grains and vegetables with wild–caught tuna, all in a single-serve pouch. Smart Bowls are available in four flavor varieties, including Latin Citrus, Spicy Pepper, Tomato Basil and Zesty Lemon. “Smart Bowls introduction was inspired by the popularity of grain bowls- today’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Frozen Food, Supply Chain News, West
Motive Introduces Monitoring Solution For Refrigerated Fleets
San Francisco-based Motive has launched a new Reefer Monitoring solution for refrigerated vehicles and trailers. The solution helps businesses improve compliance with food transportation safety requirements and reduce costs related to reefer operations. Motive Reefer Monitoring includes a new Environmental Sensor that remotely monitors reefer temperature and humidity conditions in real time. With this capability, […]
Posted inProduce News, Supply Chain News, West
Procurant, Uber Freight Transform Produce Shipping
Watsonville, California-based Procurant and Uber Freight U.S. have announced a partnership to provide an new shipping option for retailers and suppliers of fresh produce. “This partnership is a game-changer for grocery retailers and their produce suppliers, and it will bring much-needed relief to an industry struggling with rising transportation costs and truck availability. With this partnership, […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Fresh Del Monte, Decapolis Provide Traceability Solutions
Fresh Del Monte Produce has invested a 39 percent stake in Decapolis, a Jordanian and U.K.-based technology company that provides a blockchain-driven food safety and quality traceability technology for the food industry. The investment is part of Fresh Del Monte’s technology-driven mission to offer innovative solutions for its products and services, and to provide sustainable solutions […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Kroger Health Urges Customers To Get Flu Vaccinations
Cincinnati-based Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is urging customers to get vaccinated against the flu to ensure protection during peak flu season. “The first step in protecting yourself and others from the flu is to get vaccinated,” said Doug Cornelius, senior director of pharmacy operations, Kroger Health. “We are encouraging people […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Farmland Donates 130K Servings Of Protein To Food Bank Of Iowa
Farmland recently launched year two of its Honoring the Heartland Tour to show appreciation to hardworking farming communities and support communities through food donations. On Oct. 4, the tour stopped in Des Moines, Iowa to recognize two nonprofits. Farmland has partnered with the National Pork Board, Iowa Pork Producers Association and Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour to help fight food insecurity […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Commission Announces Oberman As President
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors has selected produce veteran Jeff Oberman to become the organization’s next president, effective Oct. 10. Oberman’s produce industry career has spanned 25 years. Since 2020, he served as VP of sales, business development for PRO*ACT and was VP of strategic programs for the previous two years. From 1997-2018, […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Names Graas As Board Chairman
The Southeast Produce Council has appointed Tim Graas of Associated Wholesale Grocers as its next board of directors chairman for 2022-23. The induction was made Sept. 23 during the Chairman’s Dinner Dance held at SEPC’s Southern Innovations conference in Nashville, Tennessee. “We are very excited to have Tim as our chairman for the 2022-23 term,” said […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Northeast
Pete And Gerry’s Appoints Flocco As CEO
Monroe, New Hampshire-based Pete and Gerry’s Organics, a producer of organic, free range and pasture-raised eggs, has announced that veteran consumer and food executive Tom Flocco has joined the company as CEO. Flocco previously served as president and COO of Utz Brands, where he held day-to-day responsibility for the company’s commercial, financial and supply chain operations. He also served […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Wayne-Sanderson Farms’ SVP Inducted Into Poultry Hall Of Fame
Oakwood, Georgia-based Wayne-Sanderson Farms’ congratulates Bob “Pic” Billingsley, SVP and general manager of retail, for being inducted into the Mississippi Poultry Association’s Hall of Fame during its 85th annual convention. With this induction, Billingsley becomes the 36th member of the Mississippi Poultry Hall of Fame, which is comprised of individuals who contributed to the growth of […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Investcorp Acquires Majority Stake In Sunrise Produce
Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Sunrise Produce, a wholesale produce distribution company based in Southern California. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1991 by Paul Carone, Sunrise provides customers across the specialty and white tablecloth restaurant and resort, education, healthcare and retail sectors with fresh […]