Kalera, one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world, has proposed the appointment of Curtis McWilliams to its board of directors. In addition, it is expected that McWilliams will chair Kalera’s Audit Committee, which is responsible for oversight of the financial reporting and disclosure process. McWilliams brings nearly 40 years of […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Awarding $1.5 Million To Support Hunger Relief
Tyson Foods Inc., headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is providing $1.5 million in grants to support hunger relief in 38 Tyson plant communities. The funding will be dispersed among 26 hunger relief organizations in 15 states. The grants will fund various programs to address hunger insecurity including backpack programs and mobile food pantries. “Feeding America projects […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Blue Star Foods Corp. Acquires Taste Of BC Aquafarms
Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods Corp., an integrated environmental, social and governance seafood company, has completed the acquisition of Taste of BC Aquafarms Inc., a family-owned and operated land-based recirculating aquaculture systems salmon farming operation, based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. “We believe that RAS is the future of our industry and a win-win for […]
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Just Crack An Egg Introduces Protein-Filled Omelet Rounds
Just Crack an Egg is introducing Omelet Rounds, a protein-packed, baked breakfast that can be ready in under a minute. “We love eggs at Just Crack an Egg – is there a more perfect food? Omelets are wonderfully delicious but also tricky to make,” said Maureen O’Neill, brand manager for Just Crack an Egg. “With Omelet […]
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Mars Wrigley U.S. Unveils New Impulse Shopping Solutions And Products
Newark, New Jersey-based Mars Wrigley U.S. showed its new lineup of products from some of America’s favorite brands including Skittles, M&M’S and Orbit at the recent National Confectioners Association Sweets & Snack Expo in Indianapolis. These products will join Mars Wrigley’s portfolio of blockbuster chocolate, fruity snacks and gum and mint brands. Along with innovations, the […]
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Garrett Popcorn Shops Offers CaramelCrisp-Inspired Recipes
Chicago-based Garrett Popcorn Shops now offers four recipes, perfect for summer picnics, that are inspired by their world-renowned CaramelCrisp, which Garrett has perfected for over 70 years in Chicago: S’mores (6-oz. bag) – With real graham crackers and a chocolatey coating; Simply Strawberry (5.5-oz. bag) – With real strawberries and white CaramelCrisp; Simply Cocoa (5.5-oz. bag) […]
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Dole Goes For Big Ranch Flavor With New Chopped Salad Kits
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is expanding its Dole Chopped! Salad Kits with two new SKUs that leverage the No. 1 consumer preference for ranch dressing. Dole Chopped! Buffalo Ranch Salad Kit and Dole Chopped! Peppercorn Ranch Salad Kit combine fresh chopped Dole lettuces and vegetables with special Buffalo and Peppercorn variations of Dole’s Ranch Dressing. With a first-ship date of July […]
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Mister Bee Potato Chips To Be Available At Giant Food In Early July
West Virginia snack manufacturer Mister Bee Potato Chips will be featured at Giant Food stores throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. in early July. The specially marked chip bags salute military personnel and the company is designating a portion of every sale to the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. “We met Mary Anne Ketelsen, CEO of […]