Orlando, Florida-based Kalera, one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world, named Andrea M. Weiss as advisor to its board of directors. In this role, Weiss will work closely with Kalera’s Board of Directors as it prepares the firm for a future U.S. listing of its stock. She also will be presented […]
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Goya Cares Global Initiative To Combat Child Trafficking
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods, one of the largest Hispanic owned food companies in the U.S., recently launched Goya Cares and has reached out to organizations whose primary focus is to rescue, rehabilitate and reunite victims of child trafficking into a loving and caring society. “At the center of Goya Cares is a heart, and […]
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Frito Lay Program Aims To Send Girls To Space Camp
To help shine a spotlight on the importance of introducing and retaining more students in STEM programs at an early age, Frito-Lay Variety Packs is teaming up with Alyssa Carson, an aspiring astronaut and one of a just few certified Aquanauts, for the launch of its Back-to-School Blast Off campaign. As a part of the program, Frito-Lay Variety […]
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Freshpet Releases Manufacturing Leadership Transition
Freshpet Inc., based in Secaucus, New Jersey, says that Stephen Weise, EVP of manufacturing and supply chain, will begin a transition to retirement, which is anticipated at the end of 2022. Weise will continue to lead incremental production capacity planning and certain other manufacturing responsibilities through the end of 2021 and then focus exclusively on […]
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PepsiCo 2020 DE&I Report Illustrates Company’s Journey
Purchase, New York-based PepsiCo Inc. has published its 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report, debuting an evolved global strategy underpinned by “A Space to be You.” This is a fundamental belief on how to foster diverse, equitable and inclusive principles. The report outlines PepsiCo’s diversity journey, while pointing to its progress and commitments across three distinct […]
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Left Hand Brewing Introduces Peanut Butter Milk Stout Nitro Year-Round
Left Hand Brewing Company, an industry pioneer in Nitro beer styles and technology headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, is debuting a new Nitro year-round beer, Peanut Butter Milk Stout Nitro. This Nitro Milk Stout embodies the flavor of a peanut butter cup with a Nitro mouthfeel. Peanut Butter Milk Stout Nitro enters Left Hand’s lineup as the sweet […]
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Nightfood Launches TV Ad Campaign To Capitalize On Retail Expansion
Tarrytown, New York-based Nightfood Holdings Inc., the better-for-you snack company targeting the $50 billion Americans spend annually on nighttime snacks, is airing the company’s first video ads on connected TV and “over-the-top” TV to consumers across the country. With its recent introduction into Walmart freezers, Nightfood sleep-friendly ice cream is now available in almost 2,000 supermarkets […]
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UTZ Brands Announces Promotions To Executive Management Team
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands, a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has made several changes to its executive management team. These changes reflect the company’s ongoing process of evaluating capabilities needed in its management team to better position Utz for its next phase of growth. “As we evolve as a public company, we will continue […]
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Plenty Executives Honored With Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards
San Francisco, California-based Plenty, one of the flavor-first vertical farming companies, said two senior executives – Dr. Michael Schwieterman and Brian Pedersen – were both recognized in the Fruit + Vegetable 40 under 40 Awards by Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News. The list is reserved exclusively for outstanding young industry professionals who demonstrate […]
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Undercover Snacks Unveils $13.7 Million Equity Investment
Undercover Snacks, a growing New Jersey-based manufacturer of chocolate snacks that are “secretly better for you,” has raised $13.7 million of equity for a minority stake in the company. Led by Octagon Capital Holdings, 900 Chocolate Investors and the company’s founders, funds will be used for marketing initiatives to support the company’s growing retail footprint, including collaborations with […]
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Lamb Weston Unveils $415 Million French Fry Processing Investment
Lamb Weston Holdings announced the expansion of its french fry processing capacity at its facility in American Falls, Idaho, as it declared its quarterly dividend. “We continue to be confident about the long-term health and growth of the global french fry market,” said Tom Werner, president and CEO. “This investment in American Falls complements our […]
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Mars Wrigley Launches Limited Edition Zero-G Skittles
On the heels of Newark, New Jersey-based Skittles leaving Earth’s atmosphere for the first time last week, the brand is creating a limited-edition Zero-G pack. The new Zero-G pack features intergalactic, aluminum packaging and is filled with the blue and purple candies you know, featuring Pineapple Passionfruit, Raspberry and Berry Punch. “Skittles is always looking for […]
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Rogue Creamery Named A 2021 ‘Best For The World’ B Corporation
Certified B Corp. and artisan cheese maker Rogue Creamery has been recognized as a 2021 “Best for the World” B Corporation, ranking in the top 5 percent of B Corps. worldwide for its positive impact on people and planet. Central Point, Oregon-based Rogue Creamery was named Best for the World specifically for its Environmental Impact […]
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Cello Launches Seasonal Cheese Flights To Revitalize Summer Boards
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Cello, a handcrafted, specialty cheese brand, offers two new additions to its portfolio of cheese flights – Cello Breeze and Cello Sunrise. The latest varietals feature paired trios of new and fan-favorite Cello cheeses. Cello’s cheese connoisseurs have developed each flight to include a combination of flavors, removing all the guesswork from building […]
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Cascade Organic Flour Releases New Retail Line With 5 Lb. Bags Of Flour
Royal City, Washington-based Cascade Organic Flour is introducing 5 lb. retail bags of Organic All-Purpose Flour. This follow the successful launch in April of its 5 lb. retail bags of Organic Whole Wheat Flour. Cascade Organic Flour is a family-owned producer of organic wheat and organic wheat flour in the Pacific Northwest. Cascade Organic Flour’s modern flour […]
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Cheerios Returns To Original CheeriOats Name For 80th Anniversary
One of America’s leading cereal brands is celebrating 80 years of putting whole grain oats on millions of breakfast tables every morning by reintroducing its original name and packaging: CheeriOats. The brand launched in 1941 and was one of the first cereals made with whole-grain, nutrient-packed oats formed into the iconic Os. The retro, limited-edition […]
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Dole Packaged Foods Rolls Out Functional Line Of Juices, Fruit Bowls
In its next step toward achieving the goals outlined in The Dole Promise, part of which commits to eliminating added sugar in all its products by 2025, Dole Packaged Foods launched two new product lines: Dole Fruitify and Dole Essentials. “We understand that today’s consumer seeks products that are not only good for their health and fit their lifestyle, […]
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Seapak’s Salmon Burgers Offer Alternative For Summer Grilling
Grilling enthusiasts can now enjoy a taste of the coast at home with wild-caught Alaskan Salmon Burgers from St. Simons Island, Georgia-based SeaPak, one of America’s specialty seafood brands. A better-for-you alternative to traditional grilling proteins, SeaPak’s salmon burgers combine 100 percent wild-caught salmon with restaurant-style seasoning. “SeaPak’s Alaskan Salmon Burgers are a true summer […]
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Gotham Greens Introduces Vegan Ranch And Caesar Salad Dressings
Gotham Greens, a New York-based pioneer of sustainable greenhouse-grown salad greens, herbs, dressings, dips and cooking sauces, is expanding its fresh foods line to include two new plant-based, dairy-free salad dressings: Vegan Ranch and Vegan Caesar. Crafted with premium ingredients including its own greenhouse-grown basil, Gotham Greens’ new dressings are made with no added sugar and […]
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Hiland Dairy Expands Service Area In Texas And Louisiana
Residents in the Paris, Texas, and Shreveport, Louisiana ares will now be able to find locally made Hiland Dairy products on grocers’ shelves. The company recently took over operations at two distribution centers, retaining the employees and continuing service to the area retailers. Hiland’s expansion in the Texas market began 10 years ago when Hiland […]