The FDA has published the draft agricultural water provisions of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, according to a statement from United Fresh Produce Association. There is a 120-day public comment period for the draft rule and more information can be found on FDA’s website. United Fresh will be reviewing the proposed rule and will be working with […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Use Animal Welfare To Get Meat Consumers Engaged With Sustainability
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency As 2021 ends and we look toward the upcoming year, sustainability is one trend we feel certain will stick around. It has been gaining momentum for several years and is now a term that is commonplace for […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Heineken USA Partners With UBS Arena To Rally NY Islanders Fans
White Plains, New York-based Heineken USA, the exclusive beer and hard seltzer partner of UBS Arena, geared up for the New York Islanders’ opening night on Nov. 20. In the lead up to opening night, Heineken USA partnered with The Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron to tap the inaugural keg on the Heineken Terrace Bar, the open-air setting […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Jones Soda COO Chastain Named President Of New Beverage Division
Seattle, Washington-based Jones Soda Co., the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, has promoted longtime executive team member Eric Chastain to serve as president of the new Jones Soda Beverage Division. The position was created as part of a leadership expansion related to the upcoming launch of a new […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Dairy News, Home Page Slider, National
Kroger, Kipster Farms To Bring World’s First Carbon-Neutral Eggs To U.S.
The Kroger Co. and Kipster Farms, an award-winning egg production system founded in The Netherlands, are partnering to bring the world’s first carbon-neutral, cage-free eggs to retail shelves in the U.S. “Simple Truth is excited to partner with the innovative team at Kipster to further elevate our brand’s purpose to be a force for good,” […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Meati Appoints Tassani As President
Boulder, Colorado-based Meati, an animal-free meat company, has named Scott Tassani as its president, effective Dec. 6. The addition of Tassani to Meati’s leadership team comes as the company prepares to launch in early 2022 with a new source of nutrient-dense, universal protein made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Tassani previously served for […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Produce News, Southwest
TIPA Hosts Skeet Shoot PAC Fundraiser
Texas International Produce Association hosted its annual Pull-for-PAC Skeet Shoot fundraiser on Nov. 18. Critical to supporting the endeavors of the association’s activities in Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas, this event has continued to grow every year. This year, TIPA was able to host a sold-out shoot with every team spot filled. Twenty-three teams registered […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Hershey’s Offers Chance To Win Free Grinch-Inspired Kisses
Holiday décor disappearing overnight? A street sign renamed ‘Grinch Street?’ Even Hershey’s Kisses chocolates have been stolen and changed to Grinch-themed treats. It’s official: the Grinch has departed Who-ville and is tiptoeing across the country wreaking havoc. Rumor has it he plans to stick around through the holiday season, stealing bags of Hershey’s Kisses chocolates only to give them out to fans once his […]