The Black College World Series, presented by Arkansas-based Tyson Foods, will return May 9-13 to Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama. Eight HBCUs will compete for the third BCWS championship. “We’re excited to again serve as the title sponsor of the 2023 Black College World Series,” said Paul Davis, VP and chief equity, inclusion and diversity […]
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Posted inMeijer, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Meijer Stocked With Turkeys For Customers Ahead Of Holiday
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is stocked and ready with traditional turkeys, as well as non-traditional entrees in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The Midwest retailer has a wide selection of “competitively priced turkeys” but encourages people not to wait too long to make their purchase as they are first-come, first-served. Customers can purchase Meijer brand […]
Posted inCenter Store, West
Fresh Cravings Launches New Hummus Flavors
Fresh Cravings, the family-owned, Arizona-based snacking brand, has expanded its line of chilled dips with the addition of three new hummus flavors: Jalapeño Cilantro, Lemon Garlic and Mediterranean. These new flavors are now available at Walmart nationwide, in the deli section, and join the Fresh Cravings Hummus lineup of Honey Jalapeño, Everything Bagel, Roasted Red Pepper, […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Progresso, Chef Hall Partner To Spice Up Soup Season
As the weather cools and consumers warm up to soup season, Minneapolis-based Progresso is partnering with Carla Hall – trained chef, television personality, author and restaurateur – to inspire new soup pairings for fall days. Hall is curating pairings for the brand’s fall favorite soups. “With such a great range of soups available, there really […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Meat District, Los Angeles Rams Introduce The Champ Burger
Meat District and the Los Angeles Rams have announced a multi-year partnership that kicks off with the introduction of “The Champ” Burger, which is available across Southern California. The Champ Burger, made from the steak cuts of chuck, brisket and short-rib angus beef, will feature Meat District’s co-branded packaging with a neon LA Rams logo design. […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
AppHarvest Opens Indoor Farm In Somerset, KY
AppHarvest has opened its 30-acre high-tech indoor farm in Somerset, Kentucky, that will grow strawberries and cucumbers and has begun commercial shipments of strawberries. The farm is designed to grow nearly one million strawberry plants at a time, which are expected to produce for about eight months of the year. AppHarvest is growing WOW Berries for its […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Sun World Expands Import Footprint In North America
Bakersfield, California-based Sun World International has added three importers to its panel of North American licensees. These include GrapeMan Farms, Pacific Trellis Fruit and Sierra Produce. The appointments further expand the company’s panel of licensed importers to 17 companies. GrapeMan Farms, Pacific Trellis Fruit and Sierra Produce join a list of Sun World licensed importers in […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
BuzzBallz Introduces Holiday Eggnog Cocktails, Chillers
After a 2021 launch, Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz Eggnog is returning for the 2022 holiday season with wine and spirit-based variations. The spirit-based cocktails and wine-based chillers have an eggnog taste with vanilla flavor with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Both cocktails and chillers will be available nationally in major grocery chains for the upcoming holiday […]