Winter Springs, Florida-based National Watermelon Promotion Board has partnered with Nutrition Impact on a research project to “determine intake of watermelon and assess association with diet quality, energy and nutrient intake and physiological parameters in children and adults.” A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Analysis, the study found that total diet quality was higher […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Beverage News, Southwest
NuZee Signs Private Label Agreement With Wakefern Food Corp.
Richardson, Texas-based NuZee, a coffee co-packing company, has announced its first private label agreement with Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative. Under ShopRite’s private label brand Bowl & Basket, NuZee packed and shipped three single serve coffee brew-bag items: Breakfast Blend, French Roast and Colombian. The Bowl & Basket single-serve coffees launched recently in about 250 ShopRite […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Tuna Company Leads Call For Restoration Of Endangered Species
SFP study finds loss of biodiversity in longline tuna fisheries Boston-based Thai Union Group PLC, a seafood producer of shelf-stable tuna products, has announced its commitment to only source from vessels that are implementing best practices to protect ocean wildlife from bycatch. Thai Union’s action is based on research by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership on the risks to […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
California Avocado Commission Hires Splane As VP, Marketing
The California Avocado Commission has hired food industry veteran Terry Splane as VP of marketing. Splane fills the role vacated by Jan DeLyser, following her retirement last month. He has more than 30 years of sales and marketing experience in the foodservice and retail channels, most recently as head of partner success and strategy for […]
Posted inProduce News, West
FirstFruits Marketing Installs Advanced Cherry Production Line
Yakima, Washington-based FirstFruits Farms is making strides in the fresh produce industry with the construction of an advanced cherry production line at its facility in Prescott, Washington. The production line will feature advanced technology offering total automation, putting FirstFruits Farms at the “forefront of retail integration.” “As a company, we are constantly looking to improve our […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Carolina Pride Introduces Stack Pack Zero Sugar Bacon
Greenwood, South Carolina-based Carolina Pride, a regional producer of bacon, hot dogs, sausage and lunchmeats, has introduced two sizes of thick-cut, zero sugar bacon under its Carolina Pride Meats brand. According to the company, these new items “honors a 100-plus year heritage of delivering true Southern taste” to consumers. The new packaging highlights key product attributes and […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Tops Offers Little Leaf Farms’ Sustainable Fresh Lettuces
Williamsville, New York-based Tops is offering customers a sustainable produce option through Little Leaf Farms’ fresh lettuces. Little Leaf Farms’ hydroponic greenhouses use sunlight and captured rainwater to grow lettuce, which is harvested and delivered to stores within 24 hours, improving shelf life. “We get lots of calls and emails from Little Leaf Farms fans, […]
Posted inProduce News, Feature, Southeast
Produce Is ‘Heart And Soul’ Of Turnip Truck In East Nashville
Three locations serve shoppers seeking fresh, organic items The Turnip Truck in Nashville, Tennessee, has been dedicated to providing fresh and organic products since 2001. What began as a 2,800-square-foot organic shop now has three locations that also offer prepared foods and a full deli, among other features. Founder and CEO John Dyke was working […]