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Co-CEOs Introduce International Fresh Produce Association Operations

by Eric Pereira / content creator The International Fresh Produce Association began operations on Jan. 1 with Co-CEOs Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel welcoming members in a video. IFPA is a result of the merger of the Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Produce Association, announced in 2021. The association serves on the principles of […]

Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Nature Nate’s Honey Co. Merges With Sweet Harvest Foods

Sweet Harvest Foods, one of the largest honey packers in North America, has purchased Nature Nate’s Honey Co. from its founder, Nathan Sheets.  McKinney, Texas-based Nature Nate’s has grown to become the largest honey brand in the U.S. and is the leading provider of 100 percent pure, raw and unfiltered honey in the retail segment. […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, West

Sprouts To Host Livestream Series With Kumai To Inspire Healthy Habits

Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market is hosting a series of four Facebook livestreams with Candice Kumai that are designed to inspire healthy habits and share recipes and tips.  Sprouts, known for supporting shoppers’ health goals with its assortment of fresh, organic, plant-based and low-carb, keto-friendly options, will host the livestreams every Thursday in January at 2 […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Heartland Catfish Co. Wraps 25th Anniversary Celebration With Awards

Itta Bena, Mississippi-based Heartland Catfish Co. recently wrapped up its 25th anniversary celebration. Employees who have been with the company since its beginning were honored for their dedication. Jonathan Mills, VP of sales and marketing, and Ric Perkins, general manager, presented awards to team members, including CEO Danny Walker, for their 25 years of service.  […]

Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Island Brands USA’s Growth Paves Way For Expansions In 2022

Island Brands USA, a family of superpremium beers based in Charleston, South Carolina, announced fourth-quarter results and year-to-date performance that is launching the company into a period of retail expansion and product innovation. Despite supply-chain issues that have slowed down other companies, Island Brand’s latest IRI results show consistent and considerable growth. American-brewed and American-owned, […]

Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West

Maverik Placement Accelerates Alkaline88 Convenience Store Strategy

The Alkaline Water Co. Inc., an independent alkaline water company, says that its Alkaline88 products will be available in Maverik convenience stores, with more than 370 locations across 12 western states. “We’re pleased to announce another major win in the convenience store channel,” said Ricky Wright, president and CEO of The Alkaline Water Co. “Customers […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Mondelēz International Strengthens Commitments To Human Rights

Chicago-based Mondelēz International Inc. has joined IDH (The Sustainable Trade Initiative) Living Wage Roadmap to help advance living wages in global supply chains and confirms a continued commitment to pay its employees a living wage. This builds upon the company’s focus on promoting human rights with the introduction of a dedicated Human Rights Policy in […]

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Blue Diamond Growers Elects New Board Members, Presents Award

With a theme of “Rising to the Challenge,” the 111th Blue Diamond Growers Annual Meeting highlighted the people that help power California’s largest almond cooperative.  In a virtual presentation to Blue Diamond almond growers, Mark Jansen, president and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers, and Dan Cummings, Blue Diamond Growers Board chairman and director, District 1, provided business […]