Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute, has announced the organization’s new leadership on its board of directors. The officers and board members are selected by the nominating committee of the AFFI board and were unanimously elected by AFFI’s processor members. “The pandemic’s impact on the frozen sector has been significant, highlighting the […]
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Great American Cobbler Company Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The Homerville, Georgia-based Great American Cobbler Co. celebrated its one year anniversary on Feb. 9. That was the date the company had its first sale in 2021 at Piggly Wiggly in Blackshear, Georgia. Great American Cobbler’s products are now available in more than 3,600 stores in 27 states. The company’s team combines family farmers and veteran […]
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SweetWater Brewing Company Expands Distribution Across California
Atlanta-based SweetWater Brewing Company LLC, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands Inc., has announced its expansion across California with distribution partners, Reyes Beer Division. This growth into California will tie together with the company’s previous westward expansion of the SweetWater brand with the opening of SweetWater Colorado Brewing Co. LLC in Fort Collins, Colorado, and the […]
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Ruffles Partners With James To Introduce New Flamin’ Hot Flavor
Plano, Texas-based Ruffles and basketball icon LeBron James have teamed up for the release of a new chip flavor and the latest addition to the Flamin’ Hot family: Ruffles Flamin’ Hot Cheddar and Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips. The mashup combines Cheddar and Sour Cream, the brand’s most popular flavor, and a touch of heat from the Flamin’ […]
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North Country Smokehouse Expands Organic Offering
Claremont, New Hampshire-based North Country Smokehouse has introduced two new organic hams to its retail lineup: Applewood Smoked Ham Steak and Petit Ham. “Consumers want convenient, modestly portioned pack sizes and that’s hard to find in the ham category,” said Mike Kelly, VP of business development and national sales at North Country. “Couple that with […]
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Kellogg Co. Introduces Cheez-It Puff’d
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. has introduced Cheez-It Puff’d: a new puffy snack made with 100 percent real cheese. As the newest take on your favorite snack cracker, Cheez-It Puff’d starts with a crunchy outside layer and transforms into a unique snacking experience. Every Cheez-It Puff’d delivers a poppable, airy bite that is baked with 100 percent real cheese. The new collection is available in […]
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Minerva Dairy Rolls Out Limited-Edition Butter Flavors
Minerva, Ohio-based Minerva Dairy has created two limited-edition butter flavors available through Goldbelly for nationwide shipping and at Kishman’s IGA, located a brief walk from the Minerva Dairy Creamery in northeast Ohio. The Everything Bagel Butter is a blend of sea salt, minced onions and garlic, black and white sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. The Lemon Poppy Seed Butter has […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Ocean Mist Farms Promotes Three New Directors
Castroville, California-based Ocean Mist Farms, a fourth-generation grower shipper, has promoted directors to new positions: Bobby Bellew to director of farming, Serafin Ruiz to director of harvesting and Glen Alameda to director of supply chain and compliance. In Bellew’s new role, he will oversee and guide Ocean Mist Farm’s Northern California farming operations and work to increase cost efficiencies, quality and […]
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Van Den Berg Named CFO Of Darigold Inc.
Seattle-based Darigold Inc., the farmer-owned dairy co-op and one of the largest privately held businesses in Washington state, has named Cor van den Berg as its CFO. In nearly 20 years with MARS Inc., the global confectionary and food products company, van den Berg held several finance roles across divisions and in multiple countries spanning the United […]
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The Town Dock Rebrands And Relaunches Retail Calamari Offering
Narragansett, Rhode Island-based Town Dock has expanded and redesigned its retail product line rolling out throughout winter and spring. This will allow more consumers to find that same restaurant-quality product online and in retail stores across the nation. “My father started this company with a commitment to the highest quality seafood and service,” said Ryan […]
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The Best Beef Trends Of 2021 And 2022
As 2021 continued throwing curveballs, one thing remained steady – consumers’ love of beef. In fact, according to CattleFax, beef demand is the highest it has been in 33 years. In the new year, the Beef Checkoff is putting the spotlight on some of the recipes and beef trends that rose in popularity this year, and what […]
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Giumarra Adds California-Grown Asparagus
The Los Angeles, California-based Giumarra Companies has added California asparagus to its 52-week asparagus program. The new volume is offered in partnership with Stockton, California-based grower and shipper Greg Paul Produce Sales, sole commercial marketer of California-grown asparagus. “We are pleased to round out our robust asparagus program with exceptional California product during a time […]
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Tyson Places No. 1 In Food Production On Forbes Ranking
For the sixth consecutive year, Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. ranks No. 1 on Fortune magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in the food production category. The annual survey, conducted by Fortune and Korn Ferry, asks top executives, directors and financial analysts to identify the companies that have the strongest reputations within their industries and across all others. “We […]
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FMI’s 2022 Power Of Meat Event To Be Held Virtually March 8
FMI and the North American Meat Insititue have announced that in light of the recent cancellation of the 2022 Annual Meat Conference, it will conduct a virtual presentation on March 8. “Our community is prioritizing the health of its people and operations so that we will be able to continue to serve the shopper, but […]
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IRI/SNAC Report Shows Snack Sales Spike During Big Game Week
Total snack food sales jumped 12.5 percent to $487 million during Super Bowl Week 2021, according to new data from IRI, commissioned by SNAC International, the trade association of the snacking industry. The biggest sales increases by category for the Big Game week are tortilla chips, potato chips, pretzels, pork rinds and refrigerated dips. “In […]
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Mondelēz International Names Valle As EVP And President, North America
Chicago, Illinois-based Mondelēz International has announced that Gustavo Valle has been named as the company’s EVP and president, North America, effective March 1. In his new role, Valle will be responsible for leading the company’s $8.3 billion business in the United States and Canada, which includes brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits, Triscuit and Ritz crackers, Trident gum and Sour Patch Kids candy. “With more than […]
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Avocados From Mexico Partners With Richter For Big Game
Irving, Texas-based Avocados From Mexico has released its official 30-second Big Game teaser featuring comedian and avocado-lover Andy Richter. The teaser features Richter dressed in an ensemble inspired by ancient Roman times, psyching himself up to play the role of a lifetime: Caesar. The full ad will be revealed during the first quarter. “When I found out Avocados […]
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Alkaline Water Kicks Off National Marketing Efforts Around Big Game
Scottsdale, Arizona-based Alkaline Water Company Inc. will be participating in multiple national marketing efforts surrounding the country’s biggest sporting event, the Big Game, taking place in Los Angeles on Feb. 13. These efforts include a two-page advertisement in the USA Today, partnering with two NFL personalities for Radio Row and being a sponsor and the exclusive bottled […]
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Tyson Foods Breaks Ground On New Facility In Bowling Green, KY
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods leadership team, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and city officials from Bowling Green broke ground Feb. 2 on the site of Tyson’s new $355 million bacon production facility. Once the building has been completed in late 2023, the 400,000-square-foot facility will employ 450 people and help meet growing demand for the company’s […]
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Eat Well Group Announces Distribution Of Amara To H-E-B Stores
Vancouver, British Columbia-based Eat Well Investment Group Inc. has announced that its majority-owned portfolio company, Amara Organic Foods, is available in 200 H-E-B locations in the U.S. H-E-B is one of the largest independently owned food retailers in the U.S. The company has been operating for more than 100 years and serves families across Texas and […]