Chelsea, Massachusetts-based Al Fresco all natural is offering consumers a new way to experience their favorite comfort foods and meals with the launch of its “Tastes Just Like” Chicken Sausages. The products will be on shelves at Stop & Shop and gain additional retailer distribution over the summer. Inspired by popular chicken dishes, the “Tastes […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Smithfield Foods To Close Vernon, CA Facility
Smithfield, Virginia-based Smithfield Foods Inc. will cease all harvest and processing operations in Vernon, California, in early 2023 and, at the same time, align its hog production system by reducing its sow herd in its Western region. The company will decrease its sow herd in Utah and is exploring strategic options to exit its farms in Arizona and California. Smithfield harvests company-owned hogs in Vernon […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Eagle Foods To Acquire Helper, Suddenly Salad Brands From General Mills
Cleveland, Ohio-based Eagle Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Helper main meals and Suddenly Salad side businesses from General Mills Inc. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of calendar year 2022, subject to regulatory approval. “We are builders of brands, categories and people,” said Bernard Kreilmann, CEO of Eagle Foods. “The […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Fresh Del Monte, Jewel-Osco Break World Record For Fruit Display
In celebration of National Fruit and Vegetable Month, Fresh Del Monte, in collaboration with Jewel-Osco, broke a world record June 8 for the World’s Largest Fruit Display. Sanctioned as an official Guinness World Record, the display was constructed from more than 77,000 pounds of Del Monte bananas at the Jewel-Osco store in Westmont, Illinois, located […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Growers Appoints Munsell As CFO
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc., a global avocado-industry leader, has appointed Shawn Munsell as CFO, effective June 20. Prior to joining Calavo, Munsell led the finance and accounting functions for Tyson Foods’ chicken segment, with fiscal 2021 revenues of $14 billion, as SVP of finance and accounting. Before that role, he served as Tyson’s treasurer. […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Bowery Farming Unveils Smart Farm In Bethlehem, PA
Bowery Farming opened its largest technologically advanced and sustainable commercial smart farm May 26 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Transforming a former Bethlehem brown field from an industrial site into modern farmland, the company’s commercial farm lays the groundwork for the next chapter in climate-smart agriculture. The Bethlehem farm features technological advancements and pioneering sustainability initiatives and is […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Northeast
Franklin Farms Offers Simple Summer Veggie Burgers
With the upcoming summer grilling season, Parsippany, New Jersey-based Franklin Farms, a division of Keystone Natural Holdings, is distributing its veggie patty to more retail locations. Shoppers can try Franklin Farms Plant-Based Burger Patties, available in America’s favorite Barbeque Flavor, Mediterranean Style and authentically seasoned Korean Style BBQ flavor. “Our team is thrilled to gain […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Standard Meat Co. Acquires Syracuse Sausage
Standard Meat Company, a North Texas-based meat company, has acquired Syracuse Sausage of Ponder, Texas. Standard Meat Co. is owned by the Rosenthal family. The fourth generation of Rosenthals – the brother and sister team of Ben Rosenthal and Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld – currently leads the company, with Ben as CEO and co-president, and Ashli […]