Following a comprehensive certification process, the Blue Diamond Growers plant in Turlock, California, has become Green Business Certified by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s California Green Business Network, Stanislaus County program. The achievement marks the second such honor for the 111-year-old almond cooperative this year, as the Blue Diamond Growers’ Salida facility was recognized as Green Business Certified […]
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Yowie Group Launches ‘Blast From The Past’ Throwback Campaign
New York-based Yowie Group, the confectionery company that brings families sweet treats combined with an educational experience, has launched its nostalgia campaign titled “Blast from the Past.” For a very limited time, Yowie will be including animals from its earliest collectible series in its surprise-inside chocolates, giving newer Yowie collectors the opportunity to collect series […]
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Hart Dairy Names Longan And Konovalov To Executive Team
Waynesboro, Georgia-based Hart Dairy has named two new members to the Hart Dairy executive team with the addition of Olga Longan as CFO and George Konovalov as VP of sales. Longan and Konovalov bring a collective 65 years of dairy industry experience to the team to cultivate the dairy’s continued growth through its humane treatment […]
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Beyond Meat Makes New Executive Leadership Appointments
Beyond Meat Inc., a manufacturer of plant-based meat headquartered in El Segundo, California, has appointed Phil Hardin as CFO, Deanna Jurgens as chief growth officer and Margaret “Jackie” Trask as chief people officer. “We are excited to welcome Phil, Deanna and Jackie to the Beyond Meat executive leadership team,” said Ethan Brown, president and CEO. […]
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Ocean Mist Farms CEO/President Pezzini To Step Down
Castroville, California-based Ocean Mist Farms CEO and President Joe Pezzini will step down from this role effective June 30. Pezzini has been a consistent face and voice of this nearly 100-year-old brand for 21 years, and his legacy will be evident as the company moves forward toward its centennial celebration. “There is never a good time […]
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Lidl U.S. Earns 47 Medals At 2021 Sommeliers Choice Awards
Lidl U.S., recently ranked a top 3 U.S. grocer by USA Today 10Best, captured 47 medals for its exclusive, private label wines in this year’s Sommeliers Choice Awards. Most of Lidl’s award-winning wines are priced at less than $10. The Sommeliers Choice Awards, now in its third year, has become a top seal of approval in the industry, with […]
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Wheaties Celebrates Century With Greatest Of All Time: Muhammad Ali
To mark its 100-year anniversary, Wheaties is continuing its tradition of recognizing athletes for their achievements on and off the field by dropping a limited-edition Century Box Series starting with The Greatest: Muhammad Ali. This collectible box will be the first in a multi-part commemorative series, launching throughout the centennial year and featuring inspirational champions […]
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Hormel Foods Closes On Acquisition Of Planters Snacking Portfolio
Hormel Foods Corp. has acquired the Planters snacking portfolio from the Kraft Heinz Co. The acquisition includes the Planters, NUT-rition, Planters Cheez Balls and Corn Nuts brands, as well as three production facilities. “This is an important day for Hormel Foods as we close the largest acquisition in our company’s history. As a global branded food company, we have […]