Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, National

NFRA Encourages March Frozen Food Month Celebrations

2023 marks the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association’s 40th celebration of March Frozen Food Month. Murray Lender, founder of Lender’s Bagels, developed the first promotion in 1984 as an initiative to increase frozen food sales. The promotion is now nationally recognized and promotes the benefits and importance of engaging shoppers and encouraging the purchase of […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest

Lone Creek Cattle Co. Announces Private Label Beef Opportunities

Lincoln, Nebraska-based Lone Creek Cattle Co., a family-owned and operated cattle company, has introduced its new private label program for grass-fed beef. This program will offer grass fed, grass finished, all-natural cattle, raised without the use of antibiotics or hormones. With a weekly and monthly harvest, this program offers retailers and distributors the power to […]

Posted inProduce News, Southeast

Zespri Launches New Campaign, Merchandising Displays

Orange County, California-based Zespri will showcase its new merchandising displays highlighting this year’s “Taste the Obsession” marketing campaign during the SEPC Southern Exposure trade show March 2-4 in Orlando, Florida. “Our campaign tells our bold, brand story of the passion and care that goes into growing our kiwifruit in an unexpected, playful way,” said Jeanne […]

Posted inCenter Store, Midwest

Kraft Heinz Partner With Ed Sheeran For Tingly Ted’s Hot Sauce

The Kraft Heinz Company has unveiled a new collaboration with musician Ed Sheeran to create “the ultimate” hot sauce under the Tingly Ted’s brand. Available for pre-order, Tingly Ted’s is the latest product from Kraft Heinz as it continues to grow its Taste Elevation platform around the world, expanding into new categories and channels to […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest

Tyson Foods Signs Agreement To Acquire Williams Sausage Co.

Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has signed an agreement to acquire Williams Sausage Company Inc. of Union City, Tennessee. “The addition of Williams Sausage Company aligns with our strategic intent of expanding our capacity to serve our customers,” said Stewart Glendinning, group president, prepared foods for Tyson Foods. “We also look forward to welcoming Williams’ dedicated […]

Posted inBakery News, Executive News, Midwest

Dawn Foods Appoints Two Executives To New Positions

Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods is expanding its North America leadership team with two key appointments. The company has announced the promotion of Becky Loveland to VP of North America strategy and business planning and the appointment of Elena Taylor as VP of national accounts. Loveland, who previously served as senior director of portfolio and marketing strategy, brings her expertise to the forefront […]