The upcoming retirement of Michael Eardley, president and CEO, was announced at the recent annual board meeting of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association. “We are thankful for Mike’s guidance of the association throughout his tenure. His knowledge and dedication to our industry enabled IDDBA to grow our annual trade show event and year-round educational […]
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Posted inProduce News, West
SugarBee Apples To Be Sold Through Three New Partnerships
With the fall 2022 crop of SugarBee apples in early harvest, Ephrata, Washington-based Regal Fruit International has announced that sales of the proprietary brand will be coordinated by Regal Fruit in a partnership with Chelan Fresh, CMI Orchards and Sage Fruit. According to Regal Fruit International, retailers are aware that one of the most in-demand […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Takis Blue Heat Awarded As Bases 2022 Breakthrough Innovation
Coppell, Texas-based Takis snacks has been named among the 2022 North American Breakthrough Innovation Award winners for its Takis Blue Heat snack. NielsenIQ Bases sifted through thousands of product launches across personal care, diet, nutrition and food to identify winners who navigated a constant state of crisis in the consumer packaged goods market. Launched in 2019, […]
Posted inSpecialty, Association News, National
Association Predicts Top 2023 Specialty Food Trends
The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel has predicted what will be popular trends in specialty food for 2023. “Specialty food consumers are looking to make their meal prep easy but exciting, and that is driving many of this year’s trends regarding convenience, packaging improvements and global flavors,” said Denise Purcell, VP of resource development. “At the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Chae-Ung Um Named Starkist Co-President, CEO
Reston, Virginia-based StarKist Co. has named Chae-Ung Um the new co-president and CEO. Um joins StarKist from LG Electronics, where he was corporate SVP of procurement strategy, digital procurement transformation and general procurement. Um’s first day will be Nov. 1, and he will become president and CEO of StarKist on Jan. 1, 2023. Andrew Choe […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Naturipe Farms Spotlights Sustainability, Breeding At Global Produce & Floral Show
Salinas, California-based Naturipe, a global producer of berries for more than 100 years, is highlighting its sustainability efforts at IFPA’S 2022 Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida, through Oct. 29. This year’s show will highlight Naturipe’s advances in the area of environmental sustainability and breeding. Sustainability is a priority in every aspect of […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Duda Farm Fresh Foods Offers New Product Size
Oviedo, Florida-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a grower of fresh vegetables and citrus, will spotlight its new single count Organic Celery Heart product at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando. The product also will be on display at the Fresh Ideas Showcase. The addition to Duda Farm Fresh Foods’ portfolio of produce was created […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Misionero Showcases Packaged Salad Kits At IFPA Show
Misionero, a grower of organic and conventional leafy greens based in Gonzales, California, will showcase two new packaged salad kits at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show on Oct. 27-29. The new products include a Buttery Simple Salad kit and a Miso Caesar Simple Salad kit that will be available for […]