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Defy Announces CBD Distribution Agreement With Southern Glazers’

Denver, Colorado-based Defy, a black-, woman- and veteran-owned performance wellness brand and industry leader in CBD innovation, has entered into a distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, a distributor of beverage alcohol, for its CBD beverage portfolio. Defy’s performance CBD expertise and Southern Glazer’s established national distribution network will combine to bring CBD beverages […]

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Grocers Confident In Future Growth Of Produce Aisle, Despite Inflation

by Greg Ferrara / president and CEO, NGA Consumers were making more healthful food choices in greater numbers before the COVID-19 pandemic, which further boosted interest in better nutrition.  As the nation continues to grapple with new variants in a pandemic that’s lingering longer than most expectations, the idea of eating better to buttress one’s […]

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Sun World Appoints Petersen As EVP And Chief Science Officer

Bakersfield, California-based Sun World International has appointed Jennifer Petersen as EVP and chief science officer. In this new leadership position, she will oversee all activities, staff and partnerships pertaining to breeding, variety development, genetics and related technologies.  The company develops premium varieties of table grapes and stone fruits. Petersen will be instrumental in expanding Sun World’s […]

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Kalera Joins NASDAQ Through Merger With Agrico Acquisition Corp.

Orlando, Florida-based Kalera, a leafy green vertical farming company, and Agrico Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, have entered into a definitive merger agreement.  As a result, Kalera will transition from its current Euronext Growth Oslo listing to a publicly listed company with its common shares traded on the NASDAQ stock market. “Kalera and […]

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Fresh Produce & Floral Council Introduces 2022 Board Of Directors

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council has announced its 2022 board of directors and outgoing directors and recognized the 2021 Apprentice Class. Traditionally, the departing and incoming chairs would be announced and pass the gavel at the FPFC Dinner Dance. The dinner dance has now been rescheduled for May 21 at the Langham Pasadena Hotel. FPFC’s […]

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Macklemore Becomes Creative Director Of Yerba Maté’s CLEAN Cause

CLEAN Cause, the Austin, Texas-based sparkling Yerba Maté beverage company, has partnered with Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Ben Haggerty, better known as Macklemore, as the brand’s first creative director and celebrity investor. The partnership brings together CLEAN Cause, a beverage brand that supports individuals in recovery, and Macklemore, who has long been an advocate and speaker […]

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Bold Palate Foods Debuts Plant-Based Dressings At Winter Show

Miami, Florida-based Bold Palate Foods is making its trade show debut at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas from Feb. 6-8. The specialty food start-up, launched just weeks before the coronavirus pandemic, will present its four core products at Booth 2134. The line includes No Cows on this Ranch, a take on classic Ranch […]

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Duke’s Announces Launch Of Southern Mustards

Richmond, Virginia-based Duke’s has announced the launch of Duke’s Southern Mustards. They come in four flavors inspired by the brand’s southern heritage – Brown Sugar Bourbon, Horseradish, Smoky Chipotle and Spicy Ground. The mustards are available at select retailers. The new items are a continuation of a transformation for the brand that began in 2020. Milestones […]