The Southeast Produce Council will hold Southern Exposure 2026 from Feb. 26-March 1 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, featuring educational sessions on agriculture challenges and consumer trends alongside new product debuts from exhibitors. The conference theme, “From Fields to Families: Nourishing Our Nation,” reflects SEPC Board Chair Sloan Lott’s platform emphasizing […]
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Moo & Oink Celebrates 50th Anniversary In 2026
Chicago-based meat brand Moo & Oink is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a yearlong series of special events, new products and retailer celebrations. Shoppers will see a commemorative badge across Moo & Oink packaging, along with in-store sampling events, mascot appearances and displays at participating retailers. “Moo & Oink has always been about […]
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Little Potato Co. Celebrates 30th Anniversary With New Logo
The Little Potato Co. has unveiled an anniversary logo to mark 30 years in business, launching a year-long celebration that will include social and email campaigns, employee events and partner celebrations. The visual mark will appear across the Edmonton, Alberta, Canada-based company’s materials, marketing and select touchpoints throughout 2026. Additional activations are planned for later […]
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PFMA Supports Bill To Enable Third-Party Alcohol Delivery For Grocers
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association testified before the Pennsylvania House Liquor Control Committee Feb. 11 in support of House Bill 1451, legislation that would allow licensed third-party transporters to deliver beer, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails on behalf of licensed retailers. The trade association called the bill a necessary update to the state’s liquor code that […]
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Mars Snacking North America President Vincent Wins 2026 Kettle Award
Anton Vincent, president of Mars Snacking, North America and Global Ice Cream, has been named the 2026 Kettle Award recipient by the National Confectionery Sales Association. The Kettle Award honors outstanding contributions to the confectionery industry across education and personnel training, energy and environmental sustainability and product innovation. The award will be presented May 19 […]
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Freshpet First Pet Food Brand To Receive Clean Label Project Certification
New Jersey-based Freshpet has become the first pet food brand to secure Clean Label Project Certification and receive the organization’s Purity Award across its U.S. and Canadian product portfolio. Clean Label Project is a nonprofit that tests products for contaminants not disclosed on labels. The Purity Award is reserved for the top third of performers in […]
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IFPA Welcomes Ayoub As New Director Of Workforce, Business Policy
The International Fresh Produce Association has appointed Samantha Ayoub as director of workforce and business policy on the U.S. Government Relations team effective Feb. 23. Ayoub will lead Washington, D.C.-based IFPA’s policy and regulatory efforts on workforce, labor, immigration, transportation, logistics and broader business issues shaping the fresh produce and floral supply chain. She also […]
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Smithfield Foods Plans $1.3B Processing Facility In Sioux Falls, SD
Smithfield Foods has initiated the approval process to build a packaged meats and fresh pork processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, representing a preliminary investment estimate of up to $1.3 billion over the next three years. The facility, subject to permitting and regulatory approvals, will be built in Foundation Park, a 1,000-acre heavy industrial […]