Itta Bena, Mississippi-based Heartland Catfish Co. recently wrapped up its 25th anniversary celebration. Employees who have been with the company since its beginning were honored for their dedication. Jonathan Mills, VP of sales and marketing, and Ric Perkins, general manager, presented awards to team members, including CEO Danny Walker, for their 25 years of service. […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Island Brands USA’s Growth Paves Way For Expansions In 2022
Island Brands USA, a family of superpremium beers based in Charleston, South Carolina, announced fourth-quarter results and year-to-date performance that is launching the company into a period of retail expansion and product innovation. Despite supply-chain issues that have slowed down other companies, Island Brand’s latest IRI results show consistent and considerable growth. American-brewed and American-owned, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Maverik Placement Accelerates Alkaline88 Convenience Store Strategy
The Alkaline Water Co. Inc., an independent alkaline water company, says that its Alkaline88 products will be available in Maverik convenience stores, with more than 370 locations across 12 western states. “We’re pleased to announce another major win in the convenience store channel,” said Ricky Wright, president and CEO of The Alkaline Water Co. “Customers […]
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Mondelēz International Strengthens Commitments To Human Rights
Chicago-based Mondelēz International Inc. has joined IDH (The Sustainable Trade Initiative) Living Wage Roadmap to help advance living wages in global supply chains and confirms a continued commitment to pay its employees a living wage. This builds upon the company’s focus on promoting human rights with the introduction of a dedicated Human Rights Policy in […]
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Blue Diamond Growers Elects New Board Members, Presents Award
With a theme of “Rising to the Challenge,” the 111th Blue Diamond Growers Annual Meeting highlighted the people that help power California’s largest almond cooperative. In a virtual presentation to Blue Diamond almond growers, Mark Jansen, president and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers, and Dan Cummings, Blue Diamond Growers Board chairman and director, District 1, provided business […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Newsweek Names Hormel One of America’s Most Responsible Companies
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corp. has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the third year in a row. The company was also recently recognized as a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times and received numerous accolades for its internship program by Vault. “This recognition is a continued testament […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Introduces Goodvocado Avocados
Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. has announced the arrival of Goodvocado avocados, its newest way for consumers to purchase various sizes of avocados all in one pack. Featuring avocados that naturally range from small to large, Goodvocado packs allow consumers to customize their use of avocados, ultimately helping them discover new ways to incorporate avocados into their everyday […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Pacific Trellis Opens Arizona Office, Names New Special Projects Director
Pacific Trellis Fruit has opened a new sales office in Tucson, Arizona, and has appointed Dan Carapella as director of special projects. Both announcements from CEO Josh Leichter come as Pacific Trellis Fruit eyes development in the years ahead. Carapella will manage the new sales office, which will serve as Pacific Trellis Fruit’s fourth office […]
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Doritos Unveils New Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch Flavor
Doritos has introduced its new Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips, a mash-up that combines the classic Cool Ranch flavor with a spicy, bold crunch. This is the latest addition to the Doritos Flamin’ Hot family. From the original Cheetos Crunchy Flamin’ Hot to this latest Doritos’ innovation, the Flamin’ Hot line-up of snacks […]
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JADA Creates First-To-Market Turmeric Salt
Miami, Florida-based JADA, the company behind introducing a vegan and gluten-free version of Australia’s chicken salt, has developed a turmeric salt that helps home cooks enjoy the health benefits of this superfood herb. The all-purpose seasoning is a way to add a boost of flavor to recipes while reaping the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of […]
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Darling Ingredients To Acquire Valley Proteins
Irving, Texas-based Darling Ingredients Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of Valley Proteins Inc. for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. Valley Proteins operates 18 major rendering and used cooking oil facilities throughout the southern, southeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. It employs 1,900 employees and operates a fleet of 550 […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Atalanta Launches Snowdonia Rock Star Cheddar Cheese
Elizabeth, New Jersey-based Atalanta has announced Snowdonia Cheese Company’s first vintage cave-aged cheddar, adding to its range of award-winning, contemporary cheeses crafted in the Welsh tradition. Snowdonia partners exclusively with Atalanta to bring this cheese from North Wales to the U.S. market. Formed by the family of third-generation dairy farmers, Snowdonia Cheese uses local natural […]
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Duncan Family Farms Acquires Pedersen Farms
Goodyear, Arizona-based Duncan Family Farms, a family-owned, multi-regional grower of certified organic and sustainably-grown produce, has acquired Pedersen Farms, a family-owned farm and certified organic grower located in upstate New York. With a focus on expansion and diversification of regional and local organic supply, this acquisition supports Duncan Family Farms’ growth in sustainability and as a grower […]
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Sun World Adds Licensees, Expands Footprint In North America
Sun World International LLC has added a stone fruit marketer and two importers to its panel of North American licensees. These include stone fruit marketer, Trinity Fruit, and licensed importers Capespan North America and Jac. Vandenberg. The appointments bring the company’s panel of licensed importers to 13 companies; Trinity joins four other California grower-marketers in […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
NotCo Ushers In New Golden Era Of Chicken With NotChicken
New York-based NotCo, the food tech company with a patented A.I. technology (named Giuseppe) that creates plant-based options that taste, feel, cook and function like their animal-based counterparts, has debuted NotChicken to the Latin American market. A finishing touch to the year, the expansion into the plant-based chicken subcategory includes four SKUs: NotChickenNuggets, NotChickenBurger, NotChickenBurgerCrispy and […]
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Fresh Del Monte’s Sustainability Programs Deliver ‘Strong’ Close To Year
Miami, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a vertically integrated producer, distributor and marketer of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, announced a “strong” close to the year for its sustainability programs. The company scored an A- in the water security category and B in the climate change and forest categories for its sustainability initiatives […]
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MamaMancini’s Acquires Two Premier Gourmet Food Manufacturers
MamaMancini’s Holdings, a marketer of specialty pre-prepared, frozen and refrigerated Italian food products, has announced the signing of definitive agreements for two acquisitions – T&L Creative Salads Inc. and Olive Branch LLC, which are related premier gourmet food manufacturers based in New York. Closing is expected to occur on or about Dec. 29, subject to […]
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Stryve Foods Lands Order With 7-Eleven For Vacadillos Floor Displays
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. has announced a new distribution agreement with convenience retailer 7-Eleven that will bring three flavors of its Vacadillos carne seca air-dried meat snacks for the first time to nearly 8,000 7-Eleven domestic convenience stores, a record new sale for the product. The nationwide order from 7-Eleven comes with a commitment […]
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Twinings’ New Campaign Brings Vibrancy, Positivity To Well-Being Drinks
Clifton, New Jersey-based Twinings blends positivity and vibrancy in its new “Drink in Life” campaign. Showcasing its new Superblends collection, “Drink in Life” demonstrates how these new products may help consumers feel good, live well and enjoy life. Twinings’ Superblends are at the heart of the “Drink in Life” campaign, with four new flavors that […]
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Taylor Farms Acquires Curation Foods’ Packaged Salads, Cut Vegetables
Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms has acquired Curation Foods’ fresh packaged salads, green beans and fresh cut vegetables business from Landec Corp. The assets include the Eat Smart brand and production facilities in Guadalupe, California, and Bowling Green, Ohio. The addition of Curation Foods’ packaged salad and fresh cut vegetables business will help the Taylor Farms Retail […]