The American Frozen Food Institute has concluded its annual Frozen Food Convention “AFFI-CON” that brought together more than 1,100 industry executives representing nearly 500 companies in Dallas from Feb. 19-22. “From fruits and vegetables to entrees, pizza and pet food, frozen food is a staple for every member of the family,” said Alison Bodor, AFFI […]
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Farmer Focus Hires Fuchs As Chief People Officer
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has appointed Liz Fuchs as chief people officer. She will succeed the retiring VP of human resources, Roy Norville, who led the company through its early growth stage. “Liz joins Farmer Focus at a key time in our evolution and her experience and proven track record of leading companies through rapid growth will […]
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Hershey’s Releases New Packaging For Women’s History Month
The Pennsylvania-based Hershey’s Company is highlighting the “SHE” at the center of its milk chocolate bar as part of its Women’s History Month celebrations. These limited-edition “Celebrate SHE” bars are now available nationwide. “We are surrounded by women and girls that inspire us every single day. Creating this simple, but powerful and colorful change to our iconic […]
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Dawn Foods Names Ardent Mills And Coco Bakery Vendors Of The Year
Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods, through its Dawn Distribution Advantage network, has announced Ardent Mills and Coco Bakery as its North America vendors of the year for 2021. The DDA is a customer-focused buying cooperative consisting of Dawn Foods’ own distribution centers and independent distributor partners. Each year, the DDA recognizes vendors that collaboratively deliver growth and […]
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Mondelēz Highlights Long-Term Growth Strategy At CAGNY Conference
Chicago-based Mondelēz International is spotlighting its strategy for the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions Feb. 22-25 at the 2022 Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference. Dirk Van de Put, chairman and CEO, and Maurizio Brusadelli, EVP and president of AMEA, will detail the growth opportunities in this large and diverse region, as […]
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PepsiCo Establishes Organization To Accelerate Racial Equality Efforts
Purchase, New York-based PepsiCo has announced the creation of a North America organization dedicated to accelerating efforts inside and outside of the company to help address inequalities for historically excluded people and underserved businesses and communities. The announcement is the next step in PepsiCo’s racial equality journey, a key pillar of the company’s pep+ “PepsiCo Positive” transformation of how it creates […]
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TIPA Announces McGillivray As Viva Fresh Expo Keynote Speaker
The Texas International Produce Association has announced that Dave McGillivray will be its TIPA 2022 Viva Fresh Expo keynote speaker April 21-23 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. McGillivray has served since 1988 as the technical and race director of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon. He is an athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, philanthropist, […]
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Coke Launches Global Innovation Platform: Coca-Cola Creations
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola has unveiled its new global innovation platform, Coca-Cola Creations, along with its first limited-edition product, Coca-Cola Starlight. Coca-Cola Creations will take the Coca-Cola trademark and lend it to new expressions of collaboration, creativity and cultural connections. Through limited-edition, sequential releases, the beverage company will introduce new products and experiences across physical and digital worlds. Coca-Cola […]