Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has donated more than 50 million pounds of produce as part of its initiative to support farmers and food banks in the Southeast. Launched in response to farmers being forced to discard produce they could no longer sell due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix began purchasing produce directly from impacted farmers and donating […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
Florida’s Natural Growers Names Groom As CEO
Florida’s Natural Growers has promoted Christopher Groom as the company’s incoming CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Groom, the current COO of Florida’s Natural Growers, will succeed Robert Behr as CEO. In this role, Groom will work closely with the Florida’s Natural management staff and board of directors to uphold the cooperative’s long-standing legacy in Florida citrus. Since 2011, Groom has been instrumental […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Silver Fern Farms, Jewel-Osco Introduce Net Carbon Zero Beef
Silver Fern Farms, a New Zealand-based red meat producer and exporter, has launched its USDA-approved Net Carbon Zero by Nature 100 percent Grass-Fed Angus Beef in 134 Jewel-Osco supermarkets across the Midwestern U.S. Following the fall 2021 expansion of its premium lamb and venison medallions in Jewel supermarkets, Silver Fern Farms offers a selection of Net Carbon […]
Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Center Store, West
La Victoria Introduces First Enchilada Sauces In Closable Pouches
Orange, California-based La Victoria, an innovator of salsa and sauces, has reimagined its enchilada sauce packaging to give consumers an easy-to-open pouch with a twistable cap, making it simpler to store the extra and reuse. The Enchilada Sauces in Closable Pouches inspire recipe creation beyond traditional Mexican recipes and can be used for more than […]
Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Sustainability News, West
Clover Sonoma Receives Sustainability Award For Packaging Innovation
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma received recognition for its first fully renewable milk carton and post consumer recycled gallon milk jug in the U.S. through California Creamery Operators Association’s first sustainability award. In addition, Clover Sonoma released its 2021 Impact Report, highlighting achievements and progress in sustainable packaging, carbon footprint reduction and social justice issues. Sustainability […]
Posted inCenter Store, New Products, Northeast
Heinz Releases Its Newest Innovation: Dip & Crunch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Heinz has unveiled a new innovation that seeks to revolutionize the burger eating experience: Heinz Dip & Crunch. The product combines sauce with potato crunchers inside a two-in-one package for an elevated burger eating experience. The product is available in two flavors: Heinz Dip & Crunch is made with tomato puree, molasses, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Midwest
Haribo Establishes National Gummi Bear Day For 100th Anniversary
Rosemont, Illinois-based Haribo is celebrating the 100th birthday of its iconic Goldbears gummi bears by creating an official annual holiday, National Gummi Bear Day, on April 27. In partnership with the National Day Calendar, the holiday will be celebrated yearly to commemorate the gummi bears. “We’re excited to establish National Gummi Bear Day on April 27 in celebration of Haribo Goldbears’ 100th birthday,” said Jeff Schoenfield, director […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
HF Foods To Acquire Seafood Supplier Sealand Food Inc.
Las Vegas-based HF Foods Group Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Sealand Food Inc. “I am extremely pleased with the signing of the agreement to acquire Sealand’s operations and am looking forward to the closing of the transaction,” said Russell T. Libby, HF Group chairman. “Sealand’s leadership […]