Victor, New York-based Constellation Brands has announced a two-year commitment of $700,000 to The Nature Conservancy. This contribution is intended to benefit watersheds in communities where Constellation Brands operates, contributing to the company’s water replenishment targets first announced in April. In February, the company announced a $200,000 donation to support TNC’s broader Global Resilient Watersheds program, which is focused on […]
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Posted inProduce News, Association News, National
IFPA Announces 2023 Board Of Directors
The International Fresh Produce Association has announced the slate of new directors for the 2023 IFPA Board of Directors. The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership and their board term will begin at the end of October. The IFPA Board of Directors is led by the officers of the executive […]
Posted inProduce News, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Bako Sweet Concludes Summer Merchandising Contest
Bakersfield, California-based Bako Sweet has concluded its retail merchandising contest that ran May 20-July 4. Produce managers from Sprouts Colton Distribution Center were challenged to create the most creative displays using the brand’s organic sweet potato bags and Traeger grill-themed bin to promote sweet potato consumption during historically low sales months. As a result, stores that […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Whole Foods Adds Carbone Fine Food Pasta Sauce To Shelves
New York-based Carbone Fine Food is available at select Whole Foods Market stores across the U.S., expanding its footprint into several new areas. “As one of the fastest growing food brands in the U.S., Carbone is thrilled to broaden our reach with Whole Foods Market,” said Eric Skae, CEO. “As grocery sales continue to rise and consumers […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Midwest
Old El Paso Introduces Tortilla Pockets With Sealed Bottoms
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Old El Paso is introducing its new Tortilla Pockets. The easy-to-hold soft flour tortillas have a sealed bottom for easy filling and less mess. Old El Paso is celebrating taco night with “Bachelorette” and mom Ali Fedotowsky-Manno to share her family’s taco fixings and how she keeps mealtimes mess-free. “At my house we call […]
Posted inPackaging News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Brooklyn Cured Redesigns Sausage Line
New York-based Brooklyn Cured has redesigned its line of fully cooked sausages to match the look of the new flavors the company launched earlier this year. The designs feature fonts, graphics and colors that reflect each flavor, inspired by craft beverage design. The new packaging will begin shipping nationally in October. “Our sausage flavors are fun and exciting, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast
Elmhurst 1925 Expands Distribution At Whole Foods Market
Elma, New York-based Elmhurst 1925 has announced that three of its products – Chocolate Milked Oats, Unsweetened Milked Oats and Unsweetened Milked Cashews – will be sold across all Whole Foods Market locations nationwide. “More than ever, shoppers are seeking plant-based alternatives with wholesome, recognizable ingredients,” said Heba Mahmoud, senior director of brand marketing. “We’re thrilled to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Sustainability News
Perdue Farms’ Indiana Facility Achieves Zero Waste Certification
Perdue Farms announced that its food-producing facility in Washington, Indiana, has earned GreenCircle Zero Waste to Landfill certification, making it the first U.S. turkey processing facility and third Perdue facility to earn this important third-party environmental validation. During the audit period between May 2021-April 2022, GreenCircle validated that the Indiana operation diverted 100 percent of its waste from going to landfills […]