Halfway through the selling season and Satsuma mandarins and other cold hardy varietals are still in abundant supply, according to the Cold Hardy Citrus Association. Growers had predicted this year’s harvest would be favorable at the season’s start. According to the association, the groves are producing beyond those early expectations. The Sweet Valley Citrus region […]
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Kazoo Snacks Saves 1M Gallons Of Water Through Upcycled Food
Dallas, Texas-based Kazoo Snacks said it has save one million gallons of water since its launch in September 2021. Kazoo Snacks, whose chips save 20 gallons of water per bag, is on a mission to save one billion gallons of water by 2025. “We’re so proud to have reached this pivotal milestone,” said Josh Death, Kazoo […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Four Star Fruit Reflects On Concluding California Grape Season
Delano, California-based Four Star Fruit, a grower and marketer of year-round table grapes, is concluding the California grape season and is transitioning to the Peruvian and Chilean import season. The California growing season this year was difficult due to the hot weather, creating problematic growing conditions and higher input costs, resulting in a strain on retail […]
Posted inCenter Store, Bakery News, National
Carandini, Olivieri 1882 Introduce New Seasonal Cake
Carandini is partnering with a family-owned pasticceria, Olivieri 1882, to launch a new seasonal variety: Panettone con Aceto Balsamico di Modena (Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI). The limited edition cake combines two Italian culinary traditions, resulting in a holiday cake featuring a balsamic cream filling made using Carandini’s Emilio Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI. Based […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southwest
Keurig Dr Pepper Hires Rotem-Wildeman For Executive Position
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the appointment of Karin Rotem-Wildeman to the position of chief research and development officer, effective Jan. 9, reporting to Bob Gamgort, chairman and CEO. In this role, Rotem-Wildeman will lead product development, packaging innovation, flavor technology and associated research and development capabilities. She succeeds David Thomas, who is retiring from KDP after […]
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Produce Sales Remain Similar To Last Year
IRI, 210 Analytics and IFPA have shared the latest analysis of fresh produce. Fresh produce prices were up from last year, but at a low 5.3 percent level on a per-unit basis and 5.6 percent on a per-pound basis. The deceleration is driven by fruit, for which prices increased a low 3.2 percent. Additionally, vegetable inflation […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
Wild Tonic Debuts Wanderer Series Beverage Line
Sedona, Arizona-based Wild Tonic, a brand of Jun Kombucha made with honey instead of cane sugar, has announced a new product within its nature-inspired holistic, non-alcoholic beverage line. Launching in January, The Wanderer Series features the namesakes of traditional cocktails. The beverages come in four variations: Bees Knees, a lemony gin flavor with juniper and coriander; […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Plant Agricultural Systems Acquires MightyVine
MightyVine, a glasshouse tomato producer in Rochelle, Illinois, is being acquired by Plant Agricultural Systems, an infrastructure service provider delivering infrastructure to support localized fresh produce demand in all regions. “Plant and MightyVine share a common goal of providing consumers with access to the highest quality produce available,” said Jim Murphy, founder of MightyVine. “Additionally, we believe […]