New data shows volume sales of fresh gold potatoes outpacing sales of reds, russets and whites. This news comes as growers continue to provide a promising outlook for the harvest of their yellow-flesh varieties. Volume sales (in terms of pounds) of fresh gold potatoes increased 3.3 percent during the 52-week period ending Oct. 23, according […]
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Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Tattooed Chef To Purchase Belmont Confections Inc.
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef Inc., a maker of plant-based foods, has entered into an agreement to acquire Belmont Confections Inc., a private label co-manufacturer of nutrition bars, for approximately $18 million in cash and stock. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Tattooed Chef Board of Directors and the acquisition is expected to close […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
La Colombe Coffee Roasters Deepens Relationship With Whole Foods
La Colombe, a specialty coffee roaster, is expanding its presence with Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market that launches the brand into the national spotlight. La Colombe will provide the coffee and training for cafés in several Whole Foods Market regions, including Rocky Mountain and North Atlantic. Additionally, two “Friends of Whole Foods Market” locations, which […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Anthem BCBS-Ohio, Kroger Health Offer Medicare Plans Allowing Food
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio and Kroger Health, the healthcare division of the Kroger Co., will offer new 2022 Medicare Advantage plans with benefits and services to address an individual’s whole-health needs and well-being. Eligible members enrolled in one of these plans will have benefit allowances that can be used at Kroger […]
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Pabst Chooses MicroStar To Lead Keg Supply Chain Transformation
Pabst Brewing Co. has chosen Denver, Colorado-based MicroStar Logistics as its long-term keg supply chain partner, meeting the draft beer needs of its brands as well as future innovations. “Our business is large, complex and growing, which means our keg supply chain needs to be efficient, flexible and sustainable. MicroStar fires on all of these […]
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Sweet Loren’s Launches Holiday Sugar Cookie Dough Packaging
New York-based Sweet Loren’s pre-portioned Sugar Cookie Dough is debuting its first limited edition holiday packaging. The packaging, complete with all the tips needed to create snowflake shapes, a snowman and holly-decorated cookies, is hitting grocery store shelves across the U.S. This limited-edition holiday packaging shows how easy it is to bake; all that’s needed is the cookie dough […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Northeast
F&S Produce Co. Introduces Green Giant Stir-Fry Kits, Organic Vegetables
Pre-washed, pre-cut bagged fresh veggies are a winner for consumers who want a fast-fixing meal option to put on the table. Two new products from F&S Produce Co. are Green Giant Fresh Stir-Fry Kits and Little Green Sprout’s Organic vegetables. Green Giant Fresh Stir-Fry Kits come in five flavors: Teriyaki, Korean Kimchi, Chinese Black Pepper, […]
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Stokes Named CEO Of Kind North America
New York-based Kind Healthy Snacks has appointed Russell Stokes as the new CEO of Kind North America. Stokes assumes the role with immediate effect and reports directly to Juan Martin, Kind’s global president and CEO. Stokes has most recently served as Kind’s chief growth officer, joining the team earlier this year. In his new role, he will lead Kind […]