Handy Seafood has announced that its domestic facility in Crisfield, Maryland, has received an “AA+” rating for food safety from the British Retail Consortium Global Standard, a safety and quality certification program. The prestigious “AA+” grade is the highest rating that a facility can receive. The BRCGS certification is a mark of excellence that is […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inFrozen Food, National
Study Finds Consumers Choosing Frozen Pizza Over Restaurants
According to research conducted by San Antonio-based Vericast, about 40 percent of consumers have no preference when choosing a pizza place, and due to inflation, 13 percent of recent pizza restaurant guests are opting for frozen or non-restaurant pizza. “Based on sales and traffic numbers, some believe the big four pizza brands (Dominos, Pizza Hut, […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Dole Introduces Golden Selection Pineapples
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Company is introducing a more aromatic and golden pineapple in response to consumer demand for a sweeter pineapple-eating experience. The variety can be found at select supermarkets in the U.S. and Canada. Sustainably grown in Costa Rica, the new fruit has been cultivated to shine brighter and offer a more vibrant tropical flavor that […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Country Archer Launches Zero-Sugar Smoked Sausages
San Bernardino, California-based Country Archer Provisions has launched its new snack line: Zero-Sugar Smoked Sausages. “Our mission at Country Archer is to deliver a premium snacking experience, with clean, better-for-you ingredients and mind-blowing tastes and textures,” said Eugene Kang, co-founder and CEO of Country Archer Provisions. “Based on the overwhelming love for our zero-sugar jerky line and grass-fed […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
MountainKing Helps Retailers Get Ready For Red Potato Season
As the prime summer selling season for red potatoes approaches and supplies of russets and yellows continue to tighten, Houston, Texas-based MountainKing reports it is packing record numbers of its Butter Reds as it ramps up social media and in-store support of the variety. “We’ve steadily increased production of our Butter Reds for summer knowing […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
National Pork Board Names First Chief Sustainability Officer
The National Pork Board has named James “Jamie” Burr as its first chief sustainability officer. Beginning March 27, Burr leads the sustainability team of five public health, animal welfare and environmental experts tasked with advancing the pork industry’s sustainability goals and metrics. “Jamie’s input has been invaluable to several key producer-funded initiatives for more than a […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Introduces Employee Health, Well-Being Platform
As part of a new initiative, Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has introduced a special digital tool to help its employees improve their health and well-being. About 120,000 people employed by the company in the U.S. have access to a technology platform provided by Limeade, an immersive employee well-being innovator. The platform, which is available on a […]
Posted inBeverage News, Corporate Store News, Organic Natural, West
New Seasons Market Releases Sustainable Hazy IPA
Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market has collaborated with Hopworks Brewery on the release of Carbon Farmer, an organic hazy IPA crafted with Kernza. Kernza is a grain grown in a perennial polyculture system, which echos the natural prairie ecosystems and helps to improve soil health, reduce water use and provide habitat for pollinators. Because Kernza’s root system reaches more […]