The Texas International Produce Association is expanding its career networking program, Encouraging Discovery & Growth in Education –”EDGE.” EDGE is the next step of the original “Aggies for Fresh” program launched in 2017. The program is designed to offer students information, exposure and connections to help them identify career paths and hire-ready roles in the fresh […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Nylabone Makes Valentine’s Day Donation To American Humane
Neptune City, New Jersey-based Nylabone, a brand in the central garden and pet company portfolio, has announced a $10,000 donation to American Humane in support of its Pups4Patriots program. The contribution, which coincides with Valentine’s Day, honors the companionship U.S. military veterans and their service dogs share. The donation will benefit American Humane’s mission to connect […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Yellow Wood Partners Acquires Unilever’s Suave Brand
Yellow Wood Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, has signed an agreement with Unilever to acquire its beauty and personal care brand, Suave, in North America. The transaction is anticipated to be completed in the second quarter of 2023. “We are excited to have created a strong working relationship with Unilever in this transaction. Yellow Wood’s intense […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Smithfield Donates 240K Protein Servings To Food Banks
As the presenting sponsor of the annual rivalry games known as the Commonwealth Clash, Smithfield united with the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech to recognize two local Virginia food banks for their commitment to providing communities with accessible nourishment through food pantries and meals. As an extension of Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes program, the brand donated more than 60,000 pounds of protein – more than […]
Posted inProduce News, Snacks Brands, West
Blue Diamond Growers Prepares For National Almond Day
Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond Growers is preparing for National Almond Day on Feb. 16 with celebrations and discounts.There will be a state proclamation declaring Feb. 16 as California Almond Day. Blue Diamond Growers is also offering a one-day-only special of 20 percent off all products at the Blue Diamond Nut and Gift Shops in Sacramento, Modesto, and Chico, as well as […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Association News, Frozen Food, National
Harris Teeter, SpartanNash To Keynote NFRA Conference
The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association will hold its 31st annual executive conference April 17-19 at the Tempe Mission Palms in Tempe, Arizona. Retailer keynote speakers include Tammy DeBoer, president of Harris Teeter, and Tony Sarsam, CEO of SpartanNash. The three-day event brings frozen and refrigerated food industry professionals together to network and learn about consumer insights on industry […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Midwest
Prairie Farms Dairy Honors Mullins For 42 Years Of Service
After a 42-year career with Prairie Farms Dairy, industry executive Ed Mullins retired on Dec. 31. This followed his decision in late 2021 to step down as CEO and EVP to assume a new role as senior executive officer in 2022. A celebration of his career was held last week in Edwardsville, Illinois, where hundreds […]
Posted inPackaging News, Plant-Based News, West
Good Natured Introduces Plant-Based Packaging In Hawaii
Good Natured Products Inc., “d.b.a good natured,” has announced its distribution through Sustainable Island Products, a distributor of compostable packaging products in Hawaii. According to the company, plant-based, BPI-certified compostable products from good natured are up to 99 percent plant-based and comply with single use packaging regulations that started going into effect across many counties in Hawaii […]