Amado, Arizona-based Wholesum, Fair Trade certified growers and shippers of organic fresh produce, cut the ribbon Dec. 9 to its newest organic tomato greenhouses in Sonora, Mexico. The ceremony took place in Imuris, Sonora, Mexico, and was attended by company associates, vendors and industry partners. The theme of the event was “A Plentiful Harvest,” highlighting […]
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Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Winter Sweetz Seeks Entries For ‘Sweeter In Texas’ Sweepstakes
Winter Sweetz, a Texas-based grapefruit brand owned by Lone Star Citrus, has launched its second annual “Sweeter in Texas” sweepstakes to celebrate the Texas red grapefruit season. Through Jan. 28, Winter Sweetz is offering shoppers a chance to enter to win one $500 gift card grand prize and a shipment of about 20 Texas red grapefruits valued at […]
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Calavo Growers Inc. Appoints Kocher President And CEO
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc. has appointed Brian W. Kocher as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1. “After conducting a thorough search, including interviews with several well qualified candidates, Brian Kocher was the clear choice of our board of directors to become the next president and chief executive officer of Calavo Growers,” said Calavo […]
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Central Market Offers Pepe Saya Artisanal Butter For Limited Time
Texas-based Central Market has announced the limited launch of artisanal butter Pepe Saya. It’s a Central Market exclusive that’s taken six months to bring to the United States. Creamy, with a rich yellow color, Pepe Saya butter is the creation of Pierre “Pepe” Issa, a master butter maker, fascinated by different ways of preserving cream. […]
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Tattooed Chef Completes Acquisition Of Belmont Confections Inc.
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef Inc., a maker of plant-based foods, announced on Dec. 21, it completed the acquisition of Belmont Confections Inc., a private label co-manufacturer of snack bars, for approximately $18 million in cash and stock, subject to a customary adjustment based on working capital at closing. Belmont specializes in the development and manufacturing […]
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Hy-Vee Launches Nationwide Subsidiary RedBox Rx
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. is offering RedBox Rx, a new national subsidiary that provides low-cost telehealth and online pharmacy services. It also ships prescribed treatments directly to patients’ homes throughout the U.S. RedBox Rx makes it easy for people to get the treatment they need by offering quick, easy and discreet access to a […]
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Cacique Changes Name To Cacique Foods LLC
Cacique, an authentic Hispanic food brand, has introduced a new business name – Cacique Foods LLC. This refreshed name reflects both the company’s growth and continued commitment to the core values it was founded upon. The new name continues the momentum behind the brand as it meets the growing demand for its market leading products, […]
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Allen Elected To Coca-Cola Co. Board Of Directors
Herbert A. Allen III, president of Allen & Co. LLC, has been elected to serve on the Atlanta, Georgia-based Coca-Cola Co. Board of Directors. Allen, 54, is the son of Herbert A. Allen Jr., who retired from the Coca-Cola board earlier this year after 39 years of service. He has served as president of Allen […]