U.S. consumer demand for retail meat remains exceptionally strong despite higher prices stemming from increased production costs and supply chain limitations. However, once the full effects of producer price inflation finally hit retail meat cases, consumer demand for meat will be tested again, according to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. “Retail meat prices will […]
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Posted inDairy News, Feature, National
IDFA Board Member: Innovation Remains Key For Industry
The International Dairy Foods Association Economic Impact Study, which measures the combined impact of the dairy products industry, showed the economic impact totaled $752.93 billion in the U.S. With more than 90 percent household penetration and high frequency of consumption, IDFA board member Blake Waltrip said the average U.S. consumer today has anywhere from three […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods CEO Reports Beef Prices Driven By Demand And Inflation
A combination of market forces, including consistently strong demand for finished beef, constrained production due to labor shortages caused by the global pandemic and record inflation, have been driving current beef prices, according to Donnie King, president and CEO of Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods. He made these remarks in a prepared testimony delivered to the […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Northeast
Gotham Greens, Grateful Dead Launch Grateful Greens
On the heels of Gotham Greens’ 10th anniversary celebration, the New York-based company has launched a new series of musical marketing partnerships featuring some of the most iconic bands and musicians that connect fans to their communities. Gotham Greens has entered into a partnership with the band, the Grateful Dead, on a limited-edition packaging and […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Northeast
The Vita Coco Company Announces Leadership Title Changes
The New York-based Vita Coco Company has announced new titles for the company’s co-CEOs Mike Kirban and Martin Roper. Kirban will assume the title of executive chairman of The Vita Coco Co. He will continue his daily work overseeing the company’s strategic growth and development. Roper will continue as CEO and his current role managing the company’s […]
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, West
California Avocado Extends Advertising Campaign
The California Avocado Commission is extending its advertising campaign – “the best avocados have California in them.” This season’s ads feature visuals that point to the “CA” in the middle of the word “avocados,” and audio and other ads that call out the play on words in their tag lines. Consumer media is targeted to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Farmer Focus Named One Of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has announed that it has been named one of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas in the General Excellence category. The awards, which were announced May 3, honor clean technology, innovative corporate initiatives, brave new designs for cities and buildings and other creative works that are supporting the growth of positive social innovation, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Coke Florida Expands Sustainability Workshops For Florida Educators
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has extended funding for Sustainability Superheroes, a professional development program that provides sustainability training, mentorship and resources for secondary school educators across Coke Florida’s 47-county Florida footprint. Coke Florida, the third-largest privately held and the sixth-largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the U.S., serving 21 million Florida consumers, said it is devoted to […]
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Northeast
McCormick Names Foley As President And COO
Hunt Valley, Maryland-based McCormick & Company has appointed Brendan Foley to the role of COO and president, effective June 1. Foley will continue to report to Lawrence Kurzius, chairman and CEO. In this newly created role, Foley will have responsibility for all of McCormick’s business units and its supply chain worldwide. Foley has been a key leader […]
Posted inAssociation News, BJ's Wholesale Club, National, Nonfood Items
FMI Welcomes Pharmacy DIR Regulatory Reforms
FMI – The Food Industry Association welcomed the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ announcement of a final rule on Medicare Part D that would lower point-of-sale drug costs for consumers while also providing pharmacies with greater price transparency. Even though the rule does not go into effect until 2024, FMI anticipates this regulation will […]
Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, Southwest
MountainKing Introduces 3-Pound Mesh Bags For Potatoes
Houston, Texas-based MountainKing has introduced new, 3-pound mesh bags of its baby-sized red and gold potatoes designed to generate a higher ring for retail grocers while providing shoppers with a larger, yet still manageable product size for summer cook outs, potato salads and other dishes associated with the season. “It’s well documented that small potatoes […]
Posted inBakery News, West
Dave’s Killer Bread Launches ‘Epic Everything Organic Breakfast Bread’
Milwaukie, Oregon-based Dave’s Killer Bread has introduced a new breakfast offering: Epic Everything Organic Breakfast Bread. The company said that the new selection combines America’s favorite bagel flavor with a classic whole grain loaf. The new bread has an onion and garlic flavor, which the company believes will be a savory alternative to sweet fan favorite Raisin’ […]
Posted inDairy News, Frozen Food, Midwest
Halo Top Dairy Ice Cream Upgrades Recipe, Adds New Flavor
Le Mars, Iowa-based Halo Top has made a change to its Dairy Light Ice Cream recipe, to deliver what the company believes will be a creamier texture while keeping the same taste. Each of the pints in its dairy ice cream portfolio will continue to be lower in calories and sugar than regular ice cream […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Utz Brands Adds New Manufacturing Facility In Kings Mountain, NC
Utz Brands Inc. has purchased a new, recently completed snack food manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina from Evans Food Group, d/b/a Benestar Brands. The purchase includes the existing building, land and pork-rind production equipment. Utz will convert the space into an operational snack food manufacturing facility starting in 2022. The current 125,000 square […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
Mondelēz International Acquires Ricolino From Grupo Bimbo
Mondelēz International has entered into an agreement with Grupo Bimbo to acquire its confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately $1.3 billion. Ricolino is a growing business with a leading confectionery position in Mexico. The acquisition will transform Mondelēz International’s business in the Mexico market to accelerate growth and scale in core snacking categories. With approximately $500 million […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, West
Peter Pan Seafood Co. Adds 3 Industry Leaders To Executive Positions
Anchorage, Alaska-based Peter Pan Seafood Company has hired three individuals for executive positions: Mike Galan will join as its CFO; Michael Mussell will join as EVP of projects, ingredients and canning; and Matt Frazier has started in a regional sales manager position. In his role, Galan will focus on implementing finance and accounting processes that […]
Posted inBeverage News, C-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Introduces Springtime Beverage Lineup With Slurpees, Coffee
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven is releasing new Slurpee flavors and new coffee additions for spring. From floral coffee drinks to fruit flavored Slurpee drinks, the company believes that these innovations are the great options for consumers to enjoy on a warm spring day. These beverages are available for a limited time at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. A […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Midwest
Revol Greens Adds Key Leadership Roles
Owatonna, Minnesota-based Revol Greens has hired Kathy Flores as chief of staff and Amanda Crews as VP of people (human resources). Both bring decades of experience and proven results to the company. “I admire their impressive backgrounds and the impact they will make within our rapidly growing organization,” said Michael Wainscott, Revol Greens CEO. “We’ve hand-selected […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Jeni’s Sunshine Flavored Ice Cream Raises Awareness For Mental Health
Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released Sunshine, a gray, citrus-flavored ice cream, in honor of Mental Health Awareness month and in partnership with On Our Sleeves, the movement to break stigmas around children’s mental health. The company said that the new Sunshine flavor is designed to get people talking. Inspired by Depressed Cake Shop, it appears […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Produce News, Southeast, Sustainability News
Publix Donates 50M Pounds Of Produce From Farmers To Food Banks
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has donated more than 50 million pounds of produce as part of its initiative to support farmers and food banks in the Southeast. Launched in response to farmers being forced to discard produce they could no longer sell due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix began purchasing produce directly from impacted farmers and donating […]