Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods has unveiled its Global Bakery Trends Report and announced its latest product, Dawn Exceptional Pak Perfect Non-Sticky Glaze, at the International Baking Industry Exposition. “Our new global trends report and doughnut glaze are the latest examples of Dawn’s commitment to providing industry-leading insights, high-quality products and innovative solutions to our customers,” said Carrie Jones-Barber, CEO of Dawn […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inProduce News, West
Flashfood Diverts 50M Pounds Of Food From Landfills
Flashfood announced Sept. 19 at the Groceryshop 2022 conference that the company has diverted 50 million pounds of food from landfills and 95 million pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent saved from the atmosphere. This milestone was achieved following the company’s rapid expansion across North America, providing shoppers and retailers with a simple solution to reduce food waste. Flashfood […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
St George Joins Dole Food Co. As VP Of Sales, West Region
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Company has announced that 25-year produce industry veteran Kim St George has joined Dole Fresh Vegetables as VP of sales, West region. St George will focus on expanding the Dole value-added salad business while working closely with Dole’s fresh pack team in farm fresh vegetables. St George comes to Dole […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Greene Concepts Adds Gallon Water Jugs To Product Offering
Marion, North Carolina-based Greene Concepts is installing and testing new equipment for the production of one-gallon water jugs at its bottling plant. The elevated volume capability of the new one-gallon manufacturing line along with product quality makes Greene Concepts a white label manufacturer of choice. “Thanks to this new equipment, we’ll be able to produce […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Schweid & Sons Launches Three Sausage Breakfast Patties
Carlstadt, New Jersey-based Schweid & Sons is entering the sausage category with the debut of fresh, pork breakfast patties in three flavors: original, apple and Italian. “After more than a century in business, the launch of Schweid & Sons pork sausage breakfast patties marks our first entry into a new market segment and into an […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Bakery News, West
La Brea Bakery Launches Cinnamon Raisin Loaf At Kroger Stores
Los Angeles-based La Brea Bakery has launched its artisan Cinnamon Raisin Loaf in Kroger stores. “This loaf is a great addition to our portfolio, as it brings a slightly sweet option to our product line,” said Brie Buenning, director of marketing for La Brea Bakery. “We’ve also seen more consumers interested in breakfast at home and nostalgic […]
Posted inDeli News, West
Reser’s Helping Grocery Stores Transition To In-Store Foodservice
“During the last couple of years, consumers for a long time weren’t really comfortable with going to restaurants,” said Nathan Roe, customer marketing and analytics for Reser’s Fine Foods in Beaverton, Oregon. “They didn’t want to go restaurants. They went to the grocery store and the grocery industry benefited.” Reser’s Fine Foods is one of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Dakota Provisions Emerging As ‘Funky, Fresh Turkey Company’
Dakota Provisions is a vertically integrated company that takes turkeys “all the way to the market,” said Renee Robertson, head of marketing for the Huron, South Dakota-based business. Dakota Provisions owns the entire process, which aids in controlling costs and helping with the supply chain. “By being vertically integrated, we have less issues than some […]