Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., a North American marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, is relaunching its MAG.nificent Melon. The melon provides consumers with consistency and takes the guesswork out of purchasing cantaloupes. Each one meets the highest standards for appearance, flavor, texture and aroma. Grown specifically with consumers’ needs […]
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Omnichannel And E-commerce ‘Here To Stay’ For Meat Industry
by Kevin Atwill / editor The third day of the virtual Annual Meat Conference wrapped up Wednesday with concurrent workshops on a variety of topics affecting the industry. In a session titled, “The New Future of Omnichannel and E-Commerce,” two leading experts addressed how omnichannel retail is helping boost the lifetime value of customers, increase […]
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Journalist Tells AMC Food Insecurity Is Potential Capitol Hill Target
by Eric Pereira / staff writer Ron Elving, National Public Radio Washington’s senior editor, predicts a “a very productive time” for people who want to address inner-city food deserts and communities where running a retail grocery operation is difficult. “I think [food insecurity] is one of those places where you’re going to see very good […]
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Utz Makes $6M Profit Sharing Contribution For Associates
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands will make an approximately $6 million profit sharing contribution for Utz associates. Started more than 40 years ago, the Utz 401K Profit Sharing Plan is committed to supporting Utz associates and their families based on the company meeting a range of corporate and operational goals. Since 2000, the 401K profit sharing […]
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Grape-Nuts Cereal Shortage Is Over; Company Offers Reimbursement
Grape-Nuts cereal is officially back shipping at full capacity to stores nationwide, bringing the Great Grape-Nuts Shortage to an end. The Lakeville, Minnesota-based brand says it will reimburse eligible fans who paid inflated prices for Grape-Nuts cereal, which reached up to $110 a box on the secondary market during the pandemic-related shortage. “It became abundantly […]
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Alden’s Organic Doubles Down On Gluten-Free Offerings
Eugene, Oregon-based Alden’s Organic continues to deliver on the brand promise of “Alden’s for All” with 27 gluten-free product certifications and a new Gluten Free Vanilla Bean Sammie. In partnership with the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), Alden’s Organic has earned gluten-free certification on all non-gluten-containing products as well as its production facility in Oregon. While […]
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Bimbo Bakeries USA Pledges $1 Million To Minority Equity Organizations
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Bimbo Bakeries USA has started a new initiative to combat racial inequity and injustice and create lasting change. As part of that effort, BBU, a member of the Grupo Bimbo family of companies, has committed $1 million to national and local organizations dedicated to furthering the education, financial well-being and health of Black […]
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Rudi’s Organic Bakery Launches New Artisanal Bread Brand
Bread pioneers with expertise in traditional bread making, Rudi’s Organic Bakery and Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery have unveiled the new Rudi’s Rocky Mountain Bakery master brand. It is set to deliver small batch, artisanal bread straight from Boulder, Colorado to your kitchen. For more than 40 years, Rudi’s has spearheaded a mission to make artisanal and gourmet packaged baked […]
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Presentation Focuses On ‘Meat’s Power,’ Path To Purchase
by Eric Pereira / staff writer If there’s a don’t-miss session at the Annual Meat Conference, it’s the Power of Meat. And this year’s presentation, held Tuesday as part of the virtual event, didn’t disappoint. Anne-Marie Roerink, principal with 210 Analytics, told the audience that it’s important to look in the rearview mirror and “understand […]
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Dos Equis Makes A Splash With Summer Of Dos And Sweepstakes
Driven by the seasonal gatherings of friends and family, White Plains, New York-based Dos Equis aims to make a splash for three consumers by sending them on a summer getaway of their choice. To ensure even more consumers are enjoying the summer season, Dos Equis is giving away summer essentials packs all summer long. Beginning in May and […]
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Good Foods Promotes Guacamole Line Throughout March Madness
Good Foods, a maker of plant-based dips and good-for-you products based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is promoting its line of guacamole dips throughout March Madness with a “Game Day is Guac Day” campaign. As the popular college basketball tournament continues, Good Foods is touting its guacamole line as the go-to snack for the upcoming game […]
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Maple Hill Launches Reduced Sugar Grass Fed Organic Chocolate Milk
Kinderhook, New York-based Maple Hill, a 100 percent grass-fed organic dairy brand, has launched its first Reduced Sugar Grass Fed Organic Chocolate Milk. The new milk is for families, active lifestyles or anyone looking to reduce sugar in their diet. It has 25 percent less sugar than leading chocolate milk brands and has 8 grams […]
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Horizon Organic Partners With Pediatricians To Expand Growing Years
Broomfield, Colorado-based Horizon Organic is expanding its Growing Years line with the introduction of lowfat yogurt pouches, cultured dairy smoothies, reduced-fat milk half gallons and single-serve whole milk boxes, available at grocery retailers nationwide. “Our goal is to make it easy for parents to give their children nutrients they need, all while giving kids the delicious […]
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Fresh Express Introducing Four Flavorful Salad Kits
Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express, a maker of value added salads, has launched four new flavors across its popular salad kit lines: Bacon Thousand Island and Kickin’ Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad Kits, and Italian Balsamic and Spinach & Bacon Salad Kits. As a result of the pandemic, consumers have scaled back on restaurant or out-of-home dining […]
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Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Partners With Apeel
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., a marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, has entered into a partnership with Apeel, a company fighting the global food waste crisis with its sustainable approach to keeping produce fresh longer. Through their combined efforts, Del Monte will now be able to offer its customers longer lasting avocados. […]
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Pepsi Bottling Ventures Acquires Pepsi-Cola Roxboro Bottler
Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC has completed its acquisition of Pepsi-Cola Roxboro, the franchise bottler based in Roxboro, North Carolina. The acquisition expands PBV’s distribution and sales territory to the counties of Caswell, Person, Granville and Orange. “We are very excited to be a part of the historic Roxboro community,” said President and CEO of Pepsi Bottling Ventures Paul Finney. “Pepsi-Cola Roxboro has serviced […]
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Keynote Speaker Riddell Tells AMC Attendees To Expect ‘Seismic Shocks’
by Eric Pereira / staff writer Industry professionals should expect massive disruption, continued uncertainty and an unlikely return to the “old normal,” according to Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at the 2021 Annual Meat Conference. In his Monday address, titled “Business Beyond 2030,” Chris Riddell focused on the greatest disruption of 2020 – the COVID-19 pandemic […]
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Mountain Dew Brings Back Outdoor Stimulus Program With $1M In Prizes
Purchase, New York-based Mountain Dew will bring back its “Get Out And Do” program, to celebrate and empower the pursuits and passions of those who embrace the adventurous spirit of the great outdoors. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Outdoor Stimulus program in the heartland, Mountain Dew is doubling down with a bigger […]
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Power Of Meat Report: Meat Purchases, Confidence At Record Highs
Americans are buying more beef, pork, poultry and lamb than ever as increased time at home during the pandemic sent meat grocery sales soaring by 20 percent (IRI) from 2019 to 2020. The national analysis released March 23 shows that three out of every four Americans agree meat belongs in healthy, balanced diets (up by […]
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Wahlburgers Collaborates With Coleman Natural Foods On At-Home Line
Wahlburgers, the casual dining restaurant and bar founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg, has collaborated with Coleman Natural Foods, pioneers in all-natural beef, pork, chicken and poultry products, to add a hot dog and bacon line to the Wahlburgers At Home portfolio. Both items are uncured, all-natural and sourced from livestock humanely raised in the USA […]