On Nov. 19, shareholders of the Campbell Soup Company approved the change of its official name to The Campbell’s Company. The change reflects the company’s broad portfolio of leadership brands, from Campbell’s soup to Goldfish crackers and Rao’s pasta sauce. The new name will take effect after an amendment to the company’s certificate of incorporation […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Prairie Farms, Hiland Dairy Receive Multiple Plant, Product Excellence Awards
Prairie Farms Dairy and its joint venture partner, Hiland Dairy, won 33 awards at the annual QCS Purchasing Cooperative Conference held Oct. 20-22 in Denver, Colorado. The conference gathers leaders from food and beverage companies across the country for recognition of plant and product excellence achievements. Judging for the competition was conducted by independent food […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Codex Essentials: Keeping Up With Changing Avocado Oil Standards
Sponsored content In recent years, avocado oil has surged in popularity. Made from the flesh of the avocado fruit, it boasts a nutritional profile similar to olive oil, but unlike olive oil, it has a mild, almost buttery flavor and a much higher smoke point. These characteristics, combined with recent spikes in olive oil prices, […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Campbell’s Selling Noosa Brand To Lakeview Farms
The Campbell Soup Co. is selling its noosa yogurt business to Lakeview Farms, a manufacturer of fresh dips, desserts and specialty products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Campbell’s purchased noosa as part of its Sovos Brands acquisition in March. At that time, Campbell’s shared its intention to evaluate alternatives for the brand, as yogurt […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
Mars Shares Leadership Changes For Food, Nutrition Business
Mars Inc.’s Food & Nutrition Business has named Dave Dusangh as regional president for North America and Hans Bakker as regional general manager in Europe. These appointments are intended to build on the company’s momentum and drive ongoing growth and innovation in the food and nutrition business. Dusangh and Bakker will report to Global President […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Chicken Of The Sea Launches Tuna, Salmon Packet Up! Kits
Chicken of the Sea continues to expand its line of on-the-go seafood options at retailers nationwide with the addition of customizable kits. New Packet Up! Tuna and Salmon Salad Kits offer high-quality lean protein and flavor. Each kit includes a full-size, wild caught tuna or salmon packet, plus accompaniments to customize the salad. Chicken of […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Civilized Coffee Introduces Line Of Instant Mochas
Civilized Coffee, a producer of instant coffee, teas and baking ingredients, has introduced Instant Mocha Powders, offering a café-quality beverage in traditional, caramel, mint and vanilla flavors. The release follows the success of its espresso powder, named “Best Espresso Powder” by America’s Test Kitchen, and its Instant Cold Brew Coffee, recognized as a Food & […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Southeast
IFPA’s Global Produce, Floral Show Donations Go To Atlanta Nonprofits
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) donated 226,735 pounds of produce and 8,575 pounds of flowers following this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia. The rescue and distribution came in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, a member of the Feeding America network, which serves 29 counties in Atlanta and North […]