Los Alamitos, California-based Frieda’s Branded Produce is celebrating passion fruit this summer, which was recently named “Flavor of the Year” for 2022 by Monin. Passion fruit is considered to be the largest berry of all berry-producing plants. The passion fruit’s purple skin wrinkles when ripe. Under its exterior are small, black edible seeds surrounded by […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Tyson Foods Invests $90M To Expand Facility In Forest, MS
Tyson Foods has completed a $90 million expansion to its processing plant in Forest, Mississippi. This investment is part of the company’s commitment to meet the increasing demand for protein and deliver on its strategy of accelerating long-term growth. This expansion will create 320 jobs and represent its single largest capital investment in Scott County. […]
Posted inDairy News, National
IRI: Dairy Provides Sales Boost Despite Inflation
Consumer reactions combined with supply side volatility are creating an environment of continued change and uncertainty, according to IRI, 210 Analytics and IDBBA. In June, total perishables grew 6.8 percent, with above-average increases for bakery, deli and refrigerated, which includes dairy. The highest gain versus the pre-pandemic normal was generated by refrigerated, up 29.2 percent in […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Northeast, Plant-Based News
Country Crock Debuts New Plant-Based Cream
New York-based Country Crock has launched Plant Cream, a new alternative to dairy heavy whipping cream that can be used in cooking and baking recipes. It offers a no-sacrifice substitute with an easy one-to-one swap with dairy. Its new Plant Cream is the latest extension of the Country Crock Plant Based line of dairy-free and […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast
The Coca-Cola Co. Names Murphy As Incoming President, CFO
Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. has announced that John Murphy will become president and CFO, effective Oct. 1, following the retirement of Brian Smith. Murphy, who serves as EVP and CFO, currently is responsible for leading the company’s global finance organization and representing the company with multiple stakeholders, including investors, lenders and rating agencies. Smith will […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Fresh Solutions Releases Potato Market Report Highlighting Farmers
Newport Beach, California-based Fresh Solutions Network has released a new report, Potato Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022-2027), highlighting the role of their network of farmers and potatoes. Experts in the report noted positive trends during the future forecast period as potatoes continue to gain popularity during concerns about food security, inflation, supply constraints and […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Midwest
Minerva Dairy Hires Lefkowitz As Chief Financial Officer
Minerva, Ohio-based Minerva Dairy has hired Steven H. Lefkowitz as CFO. Lefkowitz, who started in his new role on July 5, brings a new vision of corporate governance to the fifth-generation family-owned company. He has a degree in accounting from Miami University and has held financial leadership roles at several companies over the past four decades, including Tire […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Northeast
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Chosen As Featured Speaker At Event
Action Against Hunger has announced the headline speakers at “Together Against Hunger” set for Oct. 12-13 in Washington, D.C. Notable speakers include Jerry Greenfield, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder and brand ambassador. “I’ve spent much of my life championing social causes, and deeply believe that ending hunger is a cause worth fighting for, since it’s a fight […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Midwest, Whole Foods
Heinz Launches Chef-Inspired Sauce Collection
Chicago-based Heinz has announced its new Heinz 57 Collection, a line of elevated sauces and spreads. Aiming to make culinary trends more accessible, Heinz looked to the expertise of Lee Wolen and Joe Frillman for inspiration in developing the collection. The chef-inspired line attempts to accelerate culinary exploration by transforming simple dishes into new creations. “I am inspired by premium-crafted ingredients […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Revol Greens Prepares To Open New Facility In Temple, TX
Revol Greens is preparing to open a new lettuce facility in Temple, Texas. This facility, the largest to date, will work in tandem with the company’s growth plans to meet increasing consumer demand. Planting within the first of 20 planned acres in phase one of this new greenhouse is expected to start by the end […]
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southeast
The Coca-Cola Co. Elects Everson To Board Of Directors
Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Carolyn Everson, a business leader with experience in media and consumer-facing companies, has been elected as a director. Everson most recently served as president of Instacart. Prior to that role, she was VP, global business group at Facebook, where she led a team of more than 4,000 people […]
Posted inH-E-B, Bakery News, Southwest
Collin Street Bakery Named ‘Million Dollar Seller’ By H-E-B
Corsicana, Texas-based Collin Street Bakery has been recognized by H-E-B as a “Million Dollar Seller” in the retailer’s grocery stores. In 2018, Collin Street entered its fruitcake in H-E-B’s “Quest for Texas Best” competition. Out of nearly 1,000 vendor entries, Collin Street Bakery was named a top 25 finalist and was awarded space in over 200 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Northeast
Weis Markets Launches Tropsicle Mango Popsicle Sour Ale
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has announced a collaboration with Rusty Rail Brewing on a new summer beer, Tropsicle Mango Popsicle Sour Ale. “The Tropsicle Mango Popsicle Sour Ale is an effervescent golden sour that starts with a stone fruit aroma, leading to a bright, fresh mango flavor,” said Guy McCarty, Rusty Rail Brewing director. “Tropsicle is meant […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Jeni’s Releases ‘At The Pool’ Summer Ice Cream Flavors
Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream has released a new lineup of ice cream products, “At the Pool,” in celebration of summer. The lineup is a series of five limited-edition flavors that are launching in grocery retailers and in Jeni’s scoop shops across the country. Watermelon Taffy has the flavor of a tart candied watermelon. Golden […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Market Profile, Southeast
Ricky Joy Company Serves Up Drinks, Candies And Jellies
Colombian entrepreneur Julio Bayona wanted to create a product for kids of all ages and ethnicities. Coming from a background of focusing on Latino-centered retailed ventures, he founded Alpharetta, Georgia-based the Ricky Joy Company with that in mind. “We had a dream to be mainstream,” Bayona said in a recent interview with The Shelby Report […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
GrubMarket Acquires Quality Fruit And Vegetable Co.
GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas-based Quality Fruit & Vegetable Co., a fresh produce company that provides fruits and vegetables to the Southwest, sourced from the U.S., Mexico, South America and other parts of the world. QF&V is operated by its founder, Nick Delgado, a veteran in the fresh produce industry with more […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Northeast
McAdams Appointed President, Perdue Foods And COO, Perdue Farms
Salisbury, Maryland-based Perdue Farms, a 102-year-old privately held company, has appointed Kevin McAdams as president of Perdue Foods and COO of Perdue Farms, effective immediately. He will report to Randy Day, CEO of Perdue Farms. “We’re thrilled to have Kevin join Perdue Farms. He brings more than 25 years of experience as a successful and trusted leader […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Names Incoming Southern Roots Committee Members
The SEPC has named its new members and committee assignments for the Southern Roots platform. The new committee members are Desiree Forsythe of National Produce FB; Melissa Pine of Bolthouse Farms; and Kim St George of Renaissance Food Group. These women, part of corporate membership companies, have shown interest and participation and will continue their commitment to drive […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Conagra Brands Opens Birds Eye Vegetable Processing Facility
Chicago-based Conagra Brands Inc. has opened a new vegetable processing plant in Waseca, Minnesota. The facility, which processes fresh vegetables to support Conagra’s frozen meals business and Birds Eye brand, was built from the ground up with a focus on maximizing automation to create greater efficiencies and enhancing food safety throughout. “The investment in our new […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Ferrero Chooses Chicago’s Marshall Field Building For R&D Lab
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Ferrero North America, part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, has announced plans to open an Innovation Center in Chicago’s Marshall Field and Company Building. The facility will bring together Ferrero’s research and development teams throughout the U.S. and also house employees from Ferrero’s Old Post Office location representing Fannie May, Nutella Café, Keebler, […]