Waitsfield, Vermont-based Cabot Creamery Co-operative boxed Mac & Cheese has launched in Harris Teeter and Publix locations. The boxed Mac and Cheese takes 10 minutes to prepare and comes in three flavors: Seriously Sharp, Pepper Jack and classic Yellow Cheddar. Made with organic pasta and aged Cabot Cheddar, the product has 10 grams of protein per […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inProduce News, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Mr Greens Partners With Pepper To Launch Mobile Ordering Platform
Mr Greens has launched mobile and web ordering for customers powered by Pepper, an e-commerce platform for food distributors, to provide a faster, reliable and modern ordering experience. Mr Greens’ clients include restaurants, hotels, country clubs, caterers, grocery stores and retail outlets across the U.S. The company is expanding with five distribution centers in Miami, Plant […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, West
Challenge Butter Launches Line Of Snack Spreads
Dublin, California-based Challenge Butter, a U.S. farmer-owned butter brand, has launched Challenge Butter Snack Spreads. As people are seeking easier ways to add fast flavor to meals and snacks with fresh ingredients, Challenge Butter stated that it designed these snack spreads for topping, dipping, spreading, slathering and sauteing. Made with real butter and no artificial flavors, […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Launches Mini Honeyglow Pineapple
Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has launched its Mini Honeyglow pineapple in North America. The new product has the same quality and flavor as the original Honeyglow pineapple but is now available in a miniature size for consumers. “The Mini Honeyglow is the perfect addition to Fresh Del Monte’s pineapple offerings,” said Pablo Rivero, VP […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Frozen Food, National, Plant-Based News
IRI Reports Decline In Meat Alternatives Pulled Down May Total
The height, widespread nature and the continued acceleration of inflation dominated the headlines in May. Whether in the grocery store, at the pump or at the movies, consumers were paying more. “Compared with the fall of 2021, inflation is higher, more people are making changes and the supply chain challenges from labels to packaging to […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
US Foods Partners With Kalera To Expand Produce Portfolio
Rosemont, Illinois-based US Foods Holding Corp. has announced an agreement with Kalera, a hydroponic indoor vertical farming company. This is US Foods’ largest vertical farming relationship to date. The agreement underscores US Foods’ commitment to bringing foodservice operators a broad assortment of high-quality produce, year-round. It will also expand the portfolio of local farms that US Foods is sourcing […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Rocky Mountain High Brands’ Launches Pediatric Electrolyte Flavors
Plano, Texas-based Rocky Mountain High Brands Inc. has announced a leading operator of discount variety stores will now carry the company’s Great Choice’s pediatric electrolyte grape and fruit flavors in 16.9 oz bottles. The drinks are on shelves in stores throughout the country and will soon be available in more chain locations this summer. This […]
Posted inInternational Foods, National
Apollo Funds To Acquire Cardenas Markets
Apollo announced that funds managed by its affiliates have agreed to acquire Cardenas Markets, a grocery retailer focused on serving the Hispanic community, from investment funds affiliated with KKR, a global investment firm. Upon completion of the transaction, Apollo Funds will combine Tony’s Fresh Market, a Chicago-based portfolio company, with Cardenas Markets, which operates across […]
Posted inDeli News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Will Celebrate Father’s Day With Meals, Specials
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. wants to help families celebrate dad and spend time together this Father’s Day with a variety of deals and products. The specialty food retailer is offering special pricing on a Father’s Day meal, along with several gift options for dad’s big day. According to the National Retail Federation, one […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Partners With Flashfood For Five-Store Pilot
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California, has begun a pilot partnership with Flashfood, a digital marketplace that provides customers access to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date. The five-store pilot will bring the app to Los Angeles County shoppers in Palmdale and Lancaster for the first time, expanding Flashfood’s presence […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Green Giant Survey Reveals Broccoli As America’s Favorite Vegetable
Green Giant announced new consumer survey results that found broccoli remains America’s favorite vegetable for 2022. The Green Giant brand polled more than 5,000 Americans for its annual “Favorite Veggie” open-ended survey to determine consumers’ favorite vegetables timed to National Eat Your Vegetables Day, held June 17. Key survey findings include: Broccoli Takes the Crown Again: Broccoli is the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Al Fresco Launches ‘Tastes Just Like Chicken’ Sausages
Chelsea, Massachusetts-based Al Fresco all natural is offering consumers a new way to experience their favorite comfort foods and meals with the launch of its “Tastes Just Like” Chicken Sausages. The products will be on shelves at Stop & Shop and gain additional retailer distribution over the summer. Inspired by popular chicken dishes, the “Tastes […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Smithfield Foods To Close Vernon, CA Facility
Smithfield, Virginia-based Smithfield Foods Inc. will cease all harvest and processing operations in Vernon, California, in early 2023 and, at the same time, align its hog production system by reducing its sow herd in its Western region. The company will decrease its sow herd in Utah and is exploring strategic options to exit its farms in Arizona and California. Smithfield harvests company-owned hogs in Vernon […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Eagle Foods To Acquire Helper, Suddenly Salad Brands From General Mills
Cleveland, Ohio-based Eagle Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Helper main meals and Suddenly Salad side businesses from General Mills Inc. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of calendar year 2022, subject to regulatory approval. “We are builders of brands, categories and people,” said Bernard Kreilmann, CEO of Eagle Foods. “The […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Fresh Del Monte, Jewel-Osco Break World Record For Fruit Display
In celebration of National Fruit and Vegetable Month, Fresh Del Monte, in collaboration with Jewel-Osco, broke a world record June 8 for the World’s Largest Fruit Display. Sanctioned as an official Guinness World Record, the display was constructed from more than 77,000 pounds of Del Monte bananas at the Jewel-Osco store in Westmont, Illinois, located […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Growers Appoints Munsell As CFO
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc., a global avocado-industry leader, has appointed Shawn Munsell as CFO, effective June 20. Prior to joining Calavo, Munsell led the finance and accounting functions for Tyson Foods’ chicken segment, with fiscal 2021 revenues of $14 billion, as SVP of finance and accounting. Before that role, he served as Tyson’s treasurer. […]
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Bowery Farming Unveils Smart Farm In Bethlehem, PA
Bowery Farming opened its largest technologically advanced and sustainable commercial smart farm May 26 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Transforming a former Bethlehem brown field from an industrial site into modern farmland, the company’s commercial farm lays the groundwork for the next chapter in climate-smart agriculture. The Bethlehem farm features technological advancements and pioneering sustainability initiatives and is […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Northeast
Franklin Farms Offers Simple Summer Veggie Burgers
With the upcoming summer grilling season, Parsippany, New Jersey-based Franklin Farms, a division of Keystone Natural Holdings, is distributing its veggie patty to more retail locations. Shoppers can try Franklin Farms Plant-Based Burger Patties, available in America’s favorite Barbeque Flavor, Mediterranean Style and authentically seasoned Korean Style BBQ flavor. “Our team is thrilled to gain […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Standard Meat Co. Acquires Syracuse Sausage
Standard Meat Company, a North Texas-based meat company, has acquired Syracuse Sausage of Ponder, Texas. Standard Meat Co. is owned by the Rosenthal family. The fourth generation of Rosenthals – the brother and sister team of Ben Rosenthal and Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld – currently leads the company, with Ben as CEO and co-president, and Ashli […]
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Organizers Pleased With Turnout For 2022 Expo
The smiles said it all. That’s what Whitney Atkins, VP of marketing for IDDBA, said about the IDDBA 2022 expo on its closing day, June 7, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. “I think that’s where I would start – the smiles, people just happy to come back together after a hard […]