The Southeast Produce Council has announced this year’s Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipients. The SEPC Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young individuals who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives as they pursue their educational goals. This scholarship is named in honor of the late Terry L. Vorhees, founder and […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Center Store, Midwest
Crystal Light Debuts Brand Refresh, New Products
Crystal Light has debuted a brand refresh that features an updated logo and three additions to its portfolio. The new products – Mixology, Immunity and Energy – offer an enhanced beverage experience with cocktail-inspired flavors, immunity-supporting Zinc and Vitamin C and caffeine. The Crystal Light Mixology Multipack offers a solution for customers wanting to make […]
Posted inSustainability News, Center Store, National
Kellanova To Achieve 90% Renewable Electricity In 2024
Kellanova, formerly known as Kellogg Co., is on track to reach its goal of creating a climate-positive future, including achieving 100 percent renewable electricity in its manufacturing facilities by the end of 2030. This step is part of Kellanova’s Better Days Promise. Ninety percent renewable electricity in North America The company’s Kellanova-owned North America manufacturing […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Wholesale Produce Supply Acquires G.O. Fresh
Wholesale Produce Supply (WPS Fresh) has acquired the assets of G.O. Corp. (G.O. Fresh). The acquisition expands the fresh cut capacity and product offerings of WPS Fresh, enhancing the company’s ability to meet growing customer demands. G.O. Fresh, a processor of fresh cut produce, joins WPS Fresh’s growing footprint, including Wholesale Produce Supply in Minneapolis […]
Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, West
Side Delights Updates Bakeables Packaging Design
Side Delights Bakeables has debuted its Bakeables microwaveable side dish in a new package that coordinates with its updated Side Delights portfolio of potatoes. “For a decade, Side Delights Bakeables have offered the perfect solution for shoppers seeking healthy, affordable meals for their time-crunched lifestyles,” said Kathleen Triou, president and CEO of Fresh Solutions Network. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Ahold Delhaize Sells Two Meat Facilities To Cargill
As it focuses investments in omnichannel businesses, Ahold Delhaize USA has announced that its Infinity Meat Solutions subsidiaries have sold two processing facilities – North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and Camp Hill, Pennsylvania – to Cargill. “As our brands focus on being the leading omnichannel grocery retailers in our markets, we have made the decision to […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Northeast
Giant Food Launches CPR Certification Program
Giant Food has become the first community pharmacy to offer an on-site CPR certification program for businesses and organizations. Led by Giant Food’s pharmacists, the program provides the skills necessary to respond to life-threatening cardiac emergencies. It is available for groups of six or more starting at $69.99 per person. The certification is good for […]
Posted inCenter Store, International Foods, Northeast
Seviroli Foods Acquires Portfolio From Ajinomoto Foods
Seviroli Foods, a portfolio company of New York-based Mill Point Capital LLC, has acquired a portfolio of Italian food products (including the related intellectual property and equipment) from Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. The business is comprised of specialty Italian frozen pasta products, including ravioli, tortellini, rolled pastas and other Italian foods. The acquisition expands […]