Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has implemented new technologies and processes to enable it to shorten certain delivery times by more than a day and harness the potential of data points to deliver fresher produce to its customers. Due to these efforts, UNFI has grown its produce sales ahead of industry growth even as […]
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Posted inMarketing News, Dairy News, West
Yoplait, Box Tops Partner For Elementary School Library Renovation
Yoplait and Box Tops for Education recently helped with a library renovation at Dolores Huerta Elementary School in Lennox, California. Yoplait and Box Tops for Education identified the school through the work of Principal Maria Castellanos, who is dedicated to ensuring that all students at the school have an opportunity to thrive, even through the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Invests $1.5M To Eliminate Hunger In Local Communities
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 63 nonprofit organizations to support hunger relief and community assistance programs. These donations are part of a nationwide philanthropy effort to support most Feeding America member food banks. The grants from Tyson Foods’ Social Investment Committee will fund a variety of programs to address […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Midwest
Calypso Expands Distribution Of Lemonade Products
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Calypso has expanded the retail distribution of its island-inspired lemonade products. With more consumers seeking new flavor combinations, the brand has seen increased demand from retailers seeking distribution. Shoppers can now find Calypso on more shelves across the country at Walmart, Publix, Sheetz, H-E-B and Kroger for a total of nearly 3,000 new outlets. Since […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Frito-Lay Program Inspires 1M Girls To Pursue Stem Careers
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay is teaming up with actress and science-fiction star Sonequa Martin-Green for the return of its Back-to-School Blast Off program. The snack brand also partnered with Stem Next’s Million Girls Moonshot, an initiative that seeks to engage one million more girls in Stem learning opportunities through after school and summer programs by 2025. The snack […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Bolthouse Farms Finalizes Evolution Fresh Acquisition From Starbucks
Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has closed its acquisition of Evolution Fresh from Starbucks, including the brand, business and employees supporting the company. Through this acquisition, Bolthouse Farms will expand its beverage offering from nutrient-dense, plant-powered juices and smoothies to include the lineup of Evolution Fresh’s organic, cold-pressed juices. Starbucks stores in the U.S. will continue […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast, Snacks Brands
B&G Foods Launches Snickers Seasoning Blend
Parsippany, New Jersey-based B&G Foods has introduced a Snickers Shakers Seasoning Blend. The release of the seasoning blend comes on the heels of B&G Foods’ seasoning category partnership with Mars for Twix Shakers Seasoning Blend. “We’re pleased to expand our wildly popular licensed seasoning blends line with the addition of Snickers, one of the most iconic chocolate […]
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Keurig, BLK & Bold Coffee Announce K-Cup Pod Partnership
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper and BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages have launched BLK & Bold coffees in K-Cup pods for the Keurig brewing system. BLK & Bold was cultivated in 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa. For every product sold, the company pledges 5 percent of its profits to “For Our Youth” partners nationwide. Mauricio Leyva, […]