Cooler temperatures in late April and early May—and even a late season snowfall—delayed the harvest of Michigan’s asparagus crop by about a week but did not harm it. The cool spring weather provided growers with some extra time to prepare fields and complete beginning of season tasks like mowing and fertilizer application. Now, Michigan asparagus season […]
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Dale’s Seasoning Introduces New Gold Label Steak Sauce
Birmingham, Alabama-based Dale’s Seasoning, best known for its marinades, has introduced its new Gold Label Steak Sauce. Dale’s produces two nationally popular marinades, Dale’s Original and Dale’s Reduced Sodium Blend, also referred to as Green Label. After extensive research and to embrace the desires of its customers, it was concluded that a table condiment would […]
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Halo Top Releases New Line Of Bigger Pops In 3 Flavors
Le Mars, Iowa-based Halo Top is offering its new, bigger Halo Top Pops, now in grocery freezer aisles nationwide. Halo Top Pops are available in three flavors, including Mint Chip and Sea Salt Caramel, and a new flavor exclusive to the Pops lineup: Brownie Batter. Halo Top Pops (SRP: $5.99/five 3.5 fl. oz. pops per box) […]
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Stop & Shop Offers Families Free Seed Pods, Activity Books
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is giving kids a reason to play in the dirt with its first-ever Grow & Learn Program developed to teach little gardeners how to grow their own vegetables and herbs. Starting this month and while supplies last, Stop & Shop will be giving away free seed pods and activity books […]
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Hershey Stockholders Elect Crawford To Board Of Directors
Victor L. Crawford has been elected to The Hershey Co. Board of Directors at the company’s recent annual stockholders meeting. Crawford brings deep executive and leadership experience to the Hershey board. He is currently the CEO of the pharmaceutical segment for Cardinal Health Inc., a global healthcare services and products company. He has held senior management […]
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Ragu Makes Donation To Fight Hunger In Kentucky
The Ragu brand has made a donation to the Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club of Owensboro, Kentucky. The Ragu brand, owned by Mizkan America, is providing a monetary donation and making a commitment to support the club’s Operation Club Cares program, which was implemented with the goal of providing hunger relief for families facing unprecedented […]
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J&J Snack Foods Adds Minute Maid 100% Juice Sticks To Portfolio
J&J Snack Foods Corp., based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, is introducing Minute Maid 100 percent Juice Sticks. They are available in two variety packs, featuring classic Minute Maid flavors. Each 1.65-fluid ounce stick is 25 calories, 5 grams of sugar and is free from many common allergens including peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, egg, gluten and soy. The […]
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Mother Kombucha Launches Kombucha-Infused Sparkling Water
St. Petersburg, Florida-based Mother Kombucha has launched Agua Bucha kombucha-infused sparkling water. Agua Bucha is a sparkling water enhanced with the naturally occurring B vitamins and organic acids found in kombucha. Available in three certified organic flavors: key lime, Meyer lemon and grapefruit, each 12-ounce can contains four calories and one gram of sugar. The […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Launches Wellness Beverage Series
Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Co., creators of Sparkling Ice, launched Talking Rain EssSentials, a new series of wellness beverages that support good health. Including immune-supporting fundamentals such as Zinc, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, and Vitamins A & D, Essentials provides hydration with added electrolytes. Talking Beverage says the new product focuses on overall […]
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Appalachian Mountain Brewery, ASU Create New Hard Seltzer
Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) is building on its long-term partnership with Appalachian State University (ASU) with the release of Yosef Raspberry Hard Seltzer, a crisp and refreshing hard seltzer with raspberry flavor. The hard seltzer is the second release in the co-branded Yosef lineup, named for App State’s bearded Mountaineers mascot and is the nation’s […]
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Dulcinea Farms Will Market, Distribute Kiss Melons
Los Angeles-based Dulcinea Farms now has an exclusive agreement to market and distribute Kiss Melons. “We are excited to add Kiss Melons to our existing melon portfolio,” said Josh Leichter, general manager of Dulcinea Farms. “The Sugar Kiss and Summer Kiss Melons complement our PureHeart, SugarDaddy, SunnyGold and Tuscan-Style Melons perfectly, and the fact that […]
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April Retail Sales Drop Nearly Twice As Much As March During Pandemic
National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that retail sales dropped almost twice as much during April as they did in March, as the nation’s economy saw its first full month when most businesses were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. “As predicted, retail sales were bad in April and lower than in March,” NRF Chief Economist […]
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Rocky Mountain High Brands Makes Officer And Director Changes
Dallas-based Rocky Mountain High Brands, a company specializing in health and wellness products, made the following changes to the company’s slate of officers and directors. David M. Seeberger has been named president and CEO. Michael Welch remains chairman of the board and has been named chief operating officer. Charles (“Chuck”) Smith has been re-elected to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Quirch Foods Acquires Tennessee-Based Food Distributor, Butts Foods
Coral Gables, Florida-based Quirch Foods LLC, has acquired Butts Foods, an industry leader in fresh protein distribution since 1935. Butts operates five distribution facilities throughout Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. This is the first acquisition for Quirch and represents the company’s commitment to further expanding its geographic footprint following its recent distribution center opening in Greensboro, North […]
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Calavo Growers Appoints Kevin Manion As Chief Financial Officer
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers, a global avocado-industry leader, has appointed Kevin Manion, chief financial officer. “We are delighted to welcome Kevin Manion as our new CFO,” said CEO James E. Gibson. “Kevin has held senior financial leadership roles at several major food companies and has three decades of financial management, capital markets and operational […]
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Coca-Cola Consolidated Names Everett Vice Chairman
The Charlotte, N.C.-based Coca-Cola Consolidated Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Morgan H. Everett as vice chair of the company, effective May 12. “I am pleased with the appointment of Morgan as vice chair,” said Coca-Cola Consolidated Chairman and CEO J. Frank Harrison III. “One of the board’s most important responsibilities is long-term […]
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Kellogg’s Launches Cereal-Inspired Line Of Jumbo Snax
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg’s is introducing its new line of Jumbo Snax, featuring several of its cereals in snack-sized packages. The new product line features fan favorites, including Kellogg’s Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops–caramel crunch flavor and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes-inspired Tiger Paws. The new Tiger Paws shape features a crisp flavor similar to Kellogg’s […]
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Fachner Appointed President Of J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Dan Fachner, president and CEO of The ICEE Co., has been appointed president of J&J Snack Foods Corp, reporting to Gerald B. Shreiber, chairman of the board and CEO. As president, Fachner will have responsibility for the entire business of J&J Snack Foods with all business heads reporting directly to him. Fachner will remain as […]
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Dean Foods Completes Sale Of Miami Facility For $16.5M
Dallas-based Dean Foods said it has completed the previously announced sale of its facility in Miami, Florida to Mana Saves McArthur LLC for $16.5 million. As a result, Dean Foods has completed all of its previously announced sales. In the coming weeks, Dean Foods intends to file a chapter 11 plan that will govern, among […]
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Blue Diamond Growers Celebrates Anniversary With Key Expansions
Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond Growers, a nonprofit grower-owned cooperative and the world’s leading processor and marketer of almonds, marked its 110-year anniversary May 6 with announcements about the completion of two key infrastructure expansions. The company also was recently recognized by Boston Consulting Group and IRI as one of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Mid-Size […]