Burlington, Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s has launched a billboard campaign to stand with transgender youth who have been targeted by the latest wave of attempted new laws. In partnership with the National Center for Transgender Equality, the billboards are targeting four states: Florida, Texas, Georgia and Virginia – all of which have introduced anti-trans legislation in recent months. The […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Plant-Based News, West
Lawsuit Filed Against Beyond Meat On Behalf Of Don Lee Farms
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat and Ethan Brown, CEO, alleging false advertising and unfair competition. The suit, filed in the Central District of California, claims that Beyond Meat overstates the protein value of its products by up to 30 percent and has falsely represented that its products are free […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Opopop Launches Dill Pickle Flavor Wrapped Popcorn Kernels
Denver, Colorado-based Opopop is celebrating the start of the summer season with a new limited-edition product: Pickle Monster. Opopop’s limited edition Pickle Monster flavor provides customers with a blend of tartness, salt and dill. Pickle Monster will be available in 320g bags, which makes four bags of popcorn. “Here at Opopop, we want to keep pushing the […]
Posted inProduce News, Snacks Brands, West
Natural Delights Launches Truffles Product Line In Stores
Yuma, Arizona-based Natural Delights has launched Truffles, a take on chocolate covered fruit snacks. After a trial period with retail buyers and consumer media, the brand has launch a full-scale marketing campaign around the product, now available to order. Where traditional chocolate covered fruit snacks list high fructose corn syrup as a key ingredient, Natural Delights Truffles […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Coca-Cola Beverages Breaks Ground On Facility In Tampa, FL
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida hosted a groundbreaking ceremony June 16 for its new Tampa sales and distribution center. Coke Florida will invest more than $250 million in the construction of the a 800,000 square foot facility. The facility will sit on a 156-acre parcel along U.S. Highway 301 between the Selmon Expressway and Causeway Boulevard. Coke […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Sanderson Farms Investing In Employees To Drive Growth And Value
Laurel, Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms Inc. has grown its production base primarily by greenfield expansion, building eight of the last 10 poultry complexes over the span of more than two decades. However, Sanderson Farms attributes its success in the last 75 years to its investments in another type of asset: human capital. Since its inception, the company’s […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Dairy News, Midwest
Kroger Announces Aseptic Milk Line Debut In Ohio
The Kroger Co. has announced a 35,000 square-foot expansion at Tamarack Farms Dairy to support an aseptic milk line, capable of manufacturing products, such as half and half, heavy whipping cream, coffee creamers and Carbmaster milk beverage. The new line will allow the facility to support more than 150 jobs. “We are so pleased to […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Doritos Partners With Nwodim To Bring Back Solid Black Initiative
Plano, Texas-based Doritos is teaming up with actress and comedian Ego Nwodim to announce the return of Solid Black, a multi-platform initiative backed by action and funding to shine a light on Black changemakers – people who are driving impact, activism and a culture of change in their communities. In its sophomore year, Doritos Solid Black […]