Seattle-based Darigold Inc., the farmer-owned dairy co-op and one of the largest privately held businesses in Washington state, has named Cor van den Berg as its CFO. In nearly 20 years with MARS Inc., the global confectionary and food products company, van den Berg held several finance roles across divisions and in multiple countries spanning the United […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Town Dock Rebrands And Relaunches Retail Calamari Offering
Narragansett, Rhode Island-based Town Dock has expanded and redesigned its retail product line rolling out throughout winter and spring. This will allow more consumers to find that same restaurant-quality product online and in retail stores across the nation. “My father started this company with a commitment to the highest quality seafood and service,” said Ryan […]
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The Best Beef Trends Of 2021 And 2022
As 2021 continued throwing curveballs, one thing remained steady – consumers’ love of beef. In fact, according to CattleFax, beef demand is the highest it has been in 33 years. In the new year, the Beef Checkoff is putting the spotlight on some of the recipes and beef trends that rose in popularity this year, and what […]
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Giumarra Adds California-Grown Asparagus
The Los Angeles, California-based Giumarra Companies has added California asparagus to its 52-week asparagus program. The new volume is offered in partnership with Stockton, California-based grower and shipper Greg Paul Produce Sales, sole commercial marketer of California-grown asparagus. “We are pleased to round out our robust asparagus program with exceptional California product during a time […]
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Tyson Places No. 1 In Food Production On Forbes Ranking
For the sixth consecutive year, Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. ranks No. 1 on Fortune magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in the food production category. The annual survey, conducted by Fortune and Korn Ferry, asks top executives, directors and financial analysts to identify the companies that have the strongest reputations within their industries and across all others. “We […]
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FMI’s 2022 Power Of Meat Event To Be Held Virtually March 8
FMI and the North American Meat Insititue have announced that in light of the recent cancellation of the 2022 Annual Meat Conference, it will conduct a virtual presentation on March 8. “Our community is prioritizing the health of its people and operations so that we will be able to continue to serve the shopper, but […]
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IRI/SNAC Report Shows Snack Sales Spike During Big Game Week
Total snack food sales jumped 12.5 percent to $487 million during Super Bowl Week 2021, according to new data from IRI, commissioned by SNAC International, the trade association of the snacking industry. The biggest sales increases by category for the Big Game week are tortilla chips, potato chips, pretzels, pork rinds and refrigerated dips. “In […]
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Mondelēz International Names Valle As EVP And President, North America
Chicago, Illinois-based Mondelēz International has announced that Gustavo Valle has been named as the company’s EVP and president, North America, effective March 1. In his new role, Valle will be responsible for leading the company’s $8.3 billion business in the United States and Canada, which includes brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits, Triscuit and Ritz crackers, Trident gum and Sour Patch Kids candy. “With more than […]