The IRI has released a new deli, dairy and bakery report, highlighting the highs and lows that the industry endured toward the end of 2021. The report claims that the fourth quarter of 2021 was disrupted by high levels of COVID-19 cases, high inflation and continued supply chain challenges. “Americans are very aware of inflation, with […]
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Califia Farms Expands Dairy-Free Line With Plant Milks And Creamers
Los Angeles, California-based Califia Farms will be releasing new dairy-free beverages, expanding the brand’s existing product offering of plant milks, creamers, brewed-to-blend coffees and barista products using ingredients like almonds, oats and coconuts. The new Zero Sugar Oatmilk and Oat+Almond Plantmilk blend meet the needs of those seeking lower sugar or calorie options, while Cookie Butter Almondmilk […]
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NCA’s 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo Registration Now Open
The NCA’s Sweets & Snacks Expo has opened registration for the 2022 show, taking place May 23-26 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, attendees can anticipate hundreds of the world’s best candy and snack makers displaying their latest innovations. The show will kick off with the annual Most […]
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Blue Star Foods Will Receive $5M Investment From The Lind Partners
Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods Corp., an integrated environmental, social and governance seafood company, has entered into a securities purchase agreement with Lind Global Fund II LP, an investment entity managed by The Lind Partners LLC. Blue Star will issue and sell a convertible note in the principal amount of $5.75 million, which includes a 15 […]
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Silk Unveils New Plant-Based Nextmilk Beverage
Broomfield, Colorado-based Silk has added a new plant-based beverage called Silk Nextmilk. This offering is formulated to meet dairy-lovers’ taste expectations through a blend of plants designed to deliver on key attributes of dairy milk, like taste and texture. Silk Nextmilk is a source of six key nutrients found in dairy, including calcium, vitamin D, […]
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Callaway Blue Bringing ‘Crisp, Clean Taste’ To Market
When you think of Pine Mountain, Georgia, the Callaway Resort and Gardens or FDR State Park may come to mind. When exploring the area, nestled in the Pine Mountain Ridge, the water of Blue Springs has been safeguarded by the Callaway family for four generations. It was initially purchased by Cason Calloway Sr., according to […]
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Crystal Valley Foods Finalizes West Expansion
Crystal Valley Foods has finalized the acquisition of additional bays on the Los Angeles Wholesale Terminal Market, adjacent to its current location. This expansion has doubled the facility’s space, creating additional cold storage capacity and room for increased inventory and products. In order to truly be bicoastal and to help with its nationwide distribution, the […]
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IDDBA Welcomes Prach As Education Director
The Madison, Wisconsin-based International Dairy Deli Bakery Association welcomes Heather Prach as its new education director. Prach comes to the association with retail experience in both operations and as a supplier. Most recently she helped large retailers and entrepreneurs alike with branding and marketing as a key account manager for Yerecic Label. Prach transitioned an […]