Holy Perogy! premium frozen perogies are showcasing its four flavors of perogies. The products are prepared with quality ingredients for U.S. consumers to enjoy its Ukrainian family recipe at home. Many consumers find store bought frozen perogies to be doughy and rubbery, the company said. Holy Perogy! is different due to the process by which it’s […]
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Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Southwest
TIPA Welcomes Three Produce Industry Executives To Board
The Texas International Produce Association has added three industry executives to the TIPA Board of Directors. Travis Catalani is one of the executive leaders recently named to the board. Catalani began his career at B. Catalani 14 years ago and has grown up around produce his entire life. B. Catalani was founded in 1914 and […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Washington State Prepares For Asparagus Season
Washington State’s family farmers and packers are readying for the 2022 season with its fresh asparagus available at regional supermarkets, farmers markets and restaurants. In 2021, approximately 15 million pounds of asparagus were harvested, with an economic impact of $30 million for growers and packers. “We’re working in earnest to return to harvesting more than […]
Posted inDairy News, Southeast
IDDBA Returns For First In-Person Gathering In Two Years
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association kicked off its annual expo June 6 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. After being canceled for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IDDBA expo returned to bring suppliers and wholesalers face to face. The IDDBA aims to bring “today’s leaders with tomorrow’s […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
The Alkaline Water Co. Appoints Lazaran As CEO
Scottsdale, Arizona-based The Alkaline Water Company Inc. has named Frank Lazaran, a director and a 40-year veteran of the retail food industry, as the CEO of the company. Lazaran was recently the chairman, CEO and president of Marsh Supermarkets. Prior to Marsh, he served as CEO, president and director of Winn-Dixie Stores, which was a publicly […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Southwest
Sow Good Inc. Expands Production Capacity And Distribution
Irving, Texas-based Sow Good Inc. has announced its capital raise of $3.7 million, primarily for the construction of the company’s second and third freeze driers. The additional two freeze driers are necessary to increase Sow Good’s production capabilities and meet the anticipated demand from increased retail, direct-to-consumer and joint venture opportunities. The two additional freeze driers will be fully […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Florida Students Named 2022 Coca-Cola Scholars
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has recognized 11 Florida high school seniors who have been named 2022 Coca-Cola Scholars and will each receive a $20,000 college scholarship. The program, led by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, awarded scholarships to 150 high school seniors across the country based on their academic excellence, leadership and service demonstrated in school and community activities. […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Del Monte Foods Fights Against Food Waste With Upcycled Products
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods has committed to reducing food waste and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 with the introduction of two new upcycled products. In this endeavor, the Del Monte Gut Love and Boost Me Fruit Infusions have been “Upcycled Certified” by the Upcycled Food Association, a third party certification program for […]