Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods Corp. announced that its subsidiary, Taste of BC Aquafarms, has submitted an application for an aquaculture license to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Taste of BC Aquafarms is seeking approval for a land-based recirculatory aquaculture system salmon farm. The proposed facility, located in Campbell River, British Columbia, would annually produce 1,500 […]
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Posted inBakery News, National
St Pierre Groupe Appoints Wagstaff As Managing Director
St Pierre Groupe has announced David Wagstaff as its new managing director, following a buy-out process, which saw the business join the Grupo Bimbo portfolio earlier this year. Wagstaff, who has led St Pierre’s U.S. operation for more than two years, has been appointed to take the reins immediately. He has more than 30 years […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Kapi Kapi Growers Introduces Oro Pineapples
Miami, Florida-based Kapi Kapi Growers meets retail and foodservice demand with the addition of its new Oro Pineapple. This new product will be offered alongside Kapi Kapi’s traditional and crownless pineapple varieties, as well as their premium quality bananas. Derived from the Spanish word for gold, Kapi Kapi’s Oro Pineapples has a high-shell color to catch shoppers’ […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Northeast
Buitoni Launches Two New Flavors Of Refrigerated Ravioli
Stamford, Connecticut-based Buitoni has announced new flavors of refrigerated ravioli featuring twists on familiar dishes. According to Buitoni, pasta is enjoyed weekly by more than 50 percent of Americans, and more than 75 percent agree that they are interested in trying new varieties. The new Pepperoni & Cheese Ravioli and Chicken Parmesan Ravioli varieties will offer […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Square Roots, Gordon Food Service Opens Facility In Kentucky
Square Roots and Gordon Food Service have announced the opening of a new climate-controlled, indoor farm in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Since establishing their strategic partnership in 2019, Square Roots and Gordon Food Service have been building indoor farms together across the continent with the ultimate aim of bringing locally-grown food to customers at a global scale. In the past […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
BuzzBallz Receives Several Awards For Cocktail Products
Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz was recently awarded two Pr%f Awards for its Chili Mango and Espresso Martini Cocktails. Chili Mango won a gold tasting medal and double gold design/total packaging medal, and Espresso Martini won a silver tasting medal and gold design/total packaging medal. The annual Pr%f Awards competition is powered by Food and Beverage Magazine, […]
Posted inCenter Store, Association News, National
IHA Occasions Report Examines Consumers’ Purchasing Plans
Consumers are embracing key life moments after the COVID-19 pandemic and are planning to continue doing so in the year ahead and beyond, according to the International Housewares Association’s 2023 Occasions Report. Results from the survey suggest that housewares retailers and suppliers should consider their role as gift providers for not only major life events but for […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Albertsons, Southwest
505 Southwestern Launches Hatch Valley Green Chile Queso Line
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based 505 Southwestern has introduced its new line of queso with Hatch Valley Green Chile. “For 25 years, 505 Southwestern has been committed to creating the highest quality products using the best and most simple ingredients from the Hatch Valley, New Mexico. Now we are excited to bring this level of quality to our queso,” said Sam […]