Houston, Texas-based Brighter Bites has partnered with DoorDash through its Project DASH initiative to increase fresh produce accessibility to children and their families in New York City, Houston and Washington D.C. Through this partnership, DoorDash’s Project DASH makes it possible for families facing transportation barriers to participate in the Brighter Bites program. DoorDash drivers will go to select enrolled […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Arcadia Biosciences Releases GoodWheat Pasta
Davis, California-based Arcadia Biosciences, a producer and marketer of plant-based health and wellness products, has released GoodWheat, marking the company’s expansion into better-for-you food and wellness products. GoodWheat pasta’s five varieties – penne, spaghetti, fettuccine, elbows and rotini – are available in select retailers nationwide, for $3.99 (SRP) for a 12-oz. package. Each pasta type […]
Posted inFrozen Food, National
Holy Perogy! Showcases 4 Frozen Perogy Flavors
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 […]
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 […]