Little Rock, Arkansas-based Westrock Coffee Company will exhibit end-to-end beverage solutions at the National Association of Convenience Stores show, held Oct. 2-4 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Westrock Coffee is proud to once again attend the NACS show and see many existing customers and cultivate new partnerships with c-stores and travel centers brands from around the world,” said Kyle […]
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Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC’s ‘What’s New?’ Reveals Consumer’s View On Produce
The Southeast Produce Council released “What’s New? From the Consumer View 2022″ in one of two educational sessions at its fall show, Southern Innovations, on Sept. 23. “Only 12 percent of consumers meet the daily recommended amount of fresh produce,” said David Sherrod, president and CEO. “That means there is a lot of room for growth…Exhibitors […]
Posted inBeverage News, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
Carlsberg Uses ABBYY To Accelerate Time to Market For Beverages
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Carlsberg Group has chosen ABBYY to automate its order and delivery processes, accelerating time to market and customer satisfaction. ABBYY’s intelligent document processing solutions enable the Carlsberg Group to accelerate its digital transformation strategy and increase workflow efficiency and improve team productivity. The integration of ABBYY IDP technology in the order process allows […]
Posted inProduce News, Sustainability News, West
Taylor Farms Takes California Vegetable Facility Off The Grid
Taylor Farms has partnered with Bloom Energy, Ameresco and Concept Clean Energy to install a microgrid capable of taking one of its California food processing facilities completely off the traditional energy grid. The energy leaders plan to combine six megawatts of Bloom fuel cells, 2MW of solar power from Concept Clean Energy and a 2MW/4MWh […]
Posted inMeijer, Frozen Food, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer Recognized By EPA For Low Refrigerant Emissions Rate
For the second consecutive year, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program for having the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate out of all the GreenChill Partners over the past year. As an active participant in the EPA’s program since 2012, the retailer has made reducing its refrigerant leak rate […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
AppHarvest Announces Fall Planting Progress
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has completed calibration of its “touchless growing system” for salad greens at its 15-acre Berea, Kentucky, indoor farm by having grown more than 20 varieties of lettuce. The company is 80 percent complete with planting of its 30-acre AppHarvest Somerset Farm, which has the capacity to grow about 1 million strawberry plants. The […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Matlin Named Speaker At IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show
Actress and activist Marlee Matlin has been named as the women’s leadership breakfast speaker at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Florida. Matlin, who will speak during the Oct. 29 morning general session, will speak on “Nobody’s Perfect: Achieving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access.” Due to scheduling […]
Posted inProduce News, Bristol Farms, West
Plenty Partners With Bristol Farms For Produce Expansion
On the cusp of opening its Compton, California, farm, Plenty Unlimited is beginning its expansion to Southern California in partnership with Bristol Farms, a specialty gourmet grocer. Outside of local markets in the Compton community, Plenty leafy greens will be available in Southern California exclusively at Bristol Farms for the remainder of the year. This marks the first […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Blue Star Foods Extends Partnerships With Sysco, Avendra
Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods has announced the extension of two partnerships with the company. Blue Star has signed a one-year extension to its multi-year supply contract with the Sysco Corporation. The Bid Award Purchase Agreement became effective in July and it is for the purchase of Blue Star’s brands, such as Blue Star, Pacifika […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Whole Foods
Snack Brands Unite To Release Variety Multipack
Building on the relationship previously announced in 2021, Keebler and Mother’s have teamed up with Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands to create grab-and-go variety multipacks. With a growing demand for snack food variety offerings, this partnership aligns category leaders with their iconic brand portfolios to gain larger retail reach. “This partnership brings two sweet and salty snacking powerhouses […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Don’s Prepared Foods Has ‘Cool Stuff’ Competitors Don’t Have
Don’s Prepared Foods has been in business for 52 years. During that time, it has become among the leaders in the seafood, grain salads and all-natural cream cheese categories, according to Carl Cappelli, head of sales and business development. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages have plagued many aspects of the American […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Plant-Based News, West
Food Story Brands Celebrates ‘Salsabration,’ Hummuses, Dips
Food Story Brands has found success amid the COVID-19 pandemic with its “salsabration” social media campaign and international ingredients. A family-owned company based out of Phoenix, Arizona, Food Story develops brands and products in the food and beverage industries. Among other innovation and speed-to-market product solutions, the company offers strategic brand consulting, product development, logistics […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Perdue Farms Delivers 10K Pounds Of Chicken To Food Bank
As part of a commitment to alleviate food insecurity, Perdue Farms has delivered a $30,000 grant and nearly 10,000 pounds of chicken products to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, based in Nashville. The funds provided by the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation will support the food bank’s BackPack Program for school children and mobile pantry programs in […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest
Love Cakes By DLM Designers Win International Competition
At a ceremony on Sept. 20, Love Cakes by Dayton, Ohio-based Dorothy Lane Market designers Lee Ann Parsons and Kaytlyn Stanuszek were named the grand champions of a multi-day competition and awarded the 21st Pillsbury Bakers’ Plus Grand Champion Trophy. As a part of the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas, cake designers from around […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, West
Talking Rain Appoints Fisher As Chief Financial Officer
Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Company has appointed Luke Fisher as CFO, effective immediately. In this role, Fisher will lead the company’s sustainability initiatives and finance, technology and risk management teams, while fulfilling Talking Rain’s mission of “Creating Connections with Every Sip.” “Luke has played a prominent role in our organization for years,” said Ken Sylvia, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Ocean Brands Launches Wild Caught Tinned Seafood In U.S.
Ocean Brands, a brand of sustainably-caught fish in Canada, launched its line of tinned seafood Sept. 21 across the U.S. In partnership with Matiz, Ocean’s has introduced eight varieties of Brisling sardines and Mackerel filets. All Ocean’s fish are wild caught in their prime using sustainable fishing practices and hand packed, without artificial ingredients. “We […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, West
Snacking Giant Continues To Surprise, Delight Consumers
LAS VEGAS – Campbell Snacks has a 21 brands within its portfolio. During her presentation Tuesday at Groceryshop 2022, EVP and president Val Oswalt explained that this dynamic is the company’s biggest advantage within the snack industry. “When we talk to our consumers about elevating snacking, they tell us, ‘We want something unexpected,’ something that’s […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Deli News, Northeast
Blount Serving Up Soups, Will Add Pot Pies To Product Line
Two new fresh soups are on the menu for Fall River, Massachusetts-based Blount Family Kitchen. Rachael Blount Girard, senior brand manager for Blount Family brands [Blount Fine Foods], which is Blount Family Kitchen and the Clam Shack brand, said they are boil-in-bag and come in a paper cup. “Our approach is really like deli fresh, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Nonfood Items, West
Albertsons To Bring Services, Resources To Local Community
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced a new partnership with WinnCompanies to bring essential services to more than 133,000 residents across 520 properties nationally. The collaboration will provide grocery, prescription and vaccination resources to seniors and families, reducing accessibility barriers and fostering the company’s commitment to support health and well-being. “We recognize that many people […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Planters Launches Packaging Redesign For Roasted Peanuts
Chicago-based Planters is introducing peanut-shaped packaging for its Dry Roasted Peanuts. “Our new packaging allows us to truly stand out with a unique ‘shell’ that is just as premium and satisfying as the Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts housed within,” said Allie Abney, associate brand manager. “Now, snack lovers can enjoy their favorite peanuts in an even better, […]