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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Newsweek Names Hormel One of America’s Most Responsible Companies
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corp. has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the third year in a row. The company was also recently recognized as a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times and received numerous accolades for its internship program by Vault. “This recognition is a continued testament […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Introduces Goodvocado Avocados
Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. has announced the arrival of Goodvocado avocados, its newest way for consumers to purchase various sizes of avocados all in one pack. Featuring avocados that naturally range from small to large, Goodvocado packs allow consumers to customize their use of avocados, ultimately helping them discover new ways to incorporate avocados into their everyday […]
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Pacific Trellis Opens Arizona Office, Names New Special Projects Director
Pacific Trellis Fruit has opened a new sales office in Tucson, Arizona, and has appointed Dan Carapella as director of special projects. Both announcements from CEO Josh Leichter come as Pacific Trellis Fruit eyes development in the years ahead. Carapella will manage the new sales office, which will serve as Pacific Trellis Fruit’s fourth office […]