Salisbury, Maryland-based Perdue Farms, a 102-year-old privately held company, has appointed Kevin McAdams as president of Perdue Foods and COO of Perdue Farms, effective immediately. He will report to Randy Day, CEO of Perdue Farms. “We’re thrilled to have Kevin join Perdue Farms. He brings more than 25 years of experience as a successful and trusted leader […]
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Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Names Incoming Southern Roots Committee Members
The SEPC has named its new members and committee assignments for the Southern Roots platform. The new committee members are Desiree Forsythe of National Produce FB; Melissa Pine of Bolthouse Farms; and Kim St George of Renaissance Food Group. These women, part of corporate membership companies, have shown interest and participation and will continue their commitment to drive […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Conagra Brands Opens Birds Eye Vegetable Processing Facility
Chicago-based Conagra Brands Inc. has opened a new vegetable processing plant in Waseca, Minnesota. The facility, which processes fresh vegetables to support Conagra’s frozen meals business and Birds Eye brand, was built from the ground up with a focus on maximizing automation to create greater efficiencies and enhancing food safety throughout. “The investment in our new […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Ferrero Chooses Chicago’s Marshall Field Building For R&D Lab
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Ferrero North America, part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, has announced plans to open an Innovation Center in Chicago’s Marshall Field and Company Building. The facility will bring together Ferrero’s research and development teams throughout the U.S. and also house employees from Ferrero’s Old Post Office location representing Fannie May, Nutella Café, Keebler, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Mondelēz Releases Human Rights Due Diligence, Modern Slavery Report
Chicago-based Mondelēz International Inc. has released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report for 2021, demonstrating progress against its 2025 ESG goals. The report confirms progress made toward the company’s goals to prevent, identify and address potential human rights and modern slavery risks in its own operations and supply chains. Along with its progress […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Crispy Green Releases Single-Serving Bags For Fruit Snack
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green has released new single-serve packaging for its Crispy Fruit line, adding more fruit to each container and making the bags recyclable. “Over the years, we’ve received many requests and comments from our customers that they love our product but wish there were a few more bites in each bag,” said Angela Liu, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
PepsiCo Beverages Acquires Land For Facility In Denver, CO
PepsiCo Beverages North America has acquired almost 152 acres of land at the Denver High Point development area where it will build a 1.2 million square foot manufacturing facility. The facility is PBNA’s latest project as part of its near 75-year investment in the Denver community, including the company’s River North Art District location that has been […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Midwest
Schnucks Hosts ‘Hydrate Our Heroes’ Beverage Drive
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks has begun a “Hydrate Our Heroes” beverage drive across the Midwest. The campaign will be held through July 27 in all Schnucks locations to support local firefighters, law enforcement and first responders. Those wishing to donate should look for collection volunteers or a donation bin at the front area of each […]