The Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards named Savannah Bee Company a finalist for Industry Partner of the Year. The GRACE Awards were held at the Georgia Aquarium on Sept. 27 with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and awards with about 500 guests in attendance. The ceremony featured Andre Dickens, Atlanta’s mayor, who gave […]
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Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Edible Garden Appoints Pawlowski To Board Of Directors
Belvidere, New Jersey-based Edible Garden AG Inc. has appointed Deborah K. Pawlowski to its board of directors, effective Oct. 14. Pawlowski has also been appointed to the audit, compensation and nominating and governance committees of the board and has been appointed as chair of the compensation committee. “We are pleased to welcome Deborah Pawlowski to the Edible […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Columbia Grain International Expands Footprint With New Facility
Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Grain International has expanded its footprint with the opening of a packaging facility in Nebraska. According to a survey from the Food Industry Association in the second quarter of 2022, 70 percent of retailers reported that supply chain turmoil is continuing within their businesses. Columbia Grain International has broadened its footprint across the supply chain, streamlining its operations as a supplier […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Partners With Nonprofits To Aid Hurricane Disaster Relief
Due to the need for disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the Southeast Produce Council has made a $10,000 donation to Samaritan’s Purse and its three Disaster Relief Units in Florida – Fort Myers, Englewood and Punta Gorda. “We are so very grateful for the gracious support of the Southeast Produce Council. It […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Veryfi Analyzes Consumers’ Coke, Pepsi Shopping Patterns
San Mateo, California-based Veryfi analyzed the receipts of Coke and Pepsi buyers to discern consumer shopping patterns showing that Coke buyers are loading up their shopping carts with PepsiCo’s snack food brands, and are also favoring Pepsi’s Gatorade over Coke’s Powerade. This latest installment of Veryfi Insights analyzes data spanning more than 20 U.S. grocers nationwide to examine brand […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
American Egg Board Launches Eggcelerator Lab
The Chicago-based American Egg Board has launched the Eggcelerator Lab, a network of innovation and insights capabilities, resources and expertise designed to bring new egg-based ideas to market. “The Eggcelerator Lab is aligned with the American Egg Board’s mission to drive demand for U.S. eggs and egg products, while unlocking new potential value for customers […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Heritage Kulfi Expands Distribution In Retail, Foodservice
Heritage Kulfi, a family-owned business based in Princeton, New Jersey, has been expanding since its recent marketplace debut in 2022. The brand is now available in specialty and gourmet grocers, natural markets and regionally focused outlets, including South Asian, Middle Eastern and East Asian stores and growing. It is also gaining popularity among foodservice operators and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Purina, St. Louis Blues Unveil Doghouse Penalty Box For Season
Ahead of the start of the 2022-23 NHL regular season, the St. Louis Blues Hockey Club has unveiled the Purina Doghouse, a new moniker for the away team’s penalty box at Enterprise Center in downtown St. Louis. Visits to the Purina Doghouse will trigger a $100 donation each time a player visits the away team penalty box from […]