Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., a North American marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, is relaunching its MAG.nificent Melon. The melon provides consumers with consistency and takes the guesswork out of purchasing cantaloupes. Each one meets the highest standards for appearance, flavor, texture and aroma. Grown specifically with consumers’ needs […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National, Shelby Exclusives
Omnichannel And E-commerce ‘Here To Stay’ For Meat Industry
by Kevin Atwill / editor The third day of the virtual Annual Meat Conference wrapped up Wednesday with concurrent workshops on a variety of topics affecting the industry. In a session titled, “The New Future of Omnichannel and E-Commerce,” two leading experts addressed how omnichannel retail is helping boost the lifetime value of customers, increase […]
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Journalist Tells AMC Food Insecurity Is Potential Capitol Hill Target
by Eric Pereira / staff writer Ron Elving, National Public Radio Washington’s senior editor, predicts a “a very productive time” for people who want to address inner-city food deserts and communities where running a retail grocery operation is difficult. “I think [food insecurity] is one of those places where you’re going to see very good […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Utz Makes $6M Profit Sharing Contribution For Associates
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands will make an approximately $6 million profit sharing contribution for Utz associates. Started more than 40 years ago, the Utz 401K Profit Sharing Plan is committed to supporting Utz associates and their families based on the company meeting a range of corporate and operational goals. Since 2000, the 401K profit sharing […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Grape-Nuts Cereal Shortage Is Over; Company Offers Reimbursement
Grape-Nuts cereal is officially back shipping at full capacity to stores nationwide, bringing the Great Grape-Nuts Shortage to an end. The Lakeville, Minnesota-based brand says it will reimburse eligible fans who paid inflated prices for Grape-Nuts cereal, which reached up to $110 a box on the secondary market during the pandemic-related shortage. “It became abundantly […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Home Page Slider, West
Alden’s Organic Doubles Down On Gluten-Free Offerings
Eugene, Oregon-based Alden’s Organic continues to deliver on the brand promise of “Alden’s for All” with 27 gluten-free product certifications and a new Gluten Free Vanilla Bean Sammie. In partnership with the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), Alden’s Organic has earned gluten-free certification on all non-gluten-containing products as well as its production facility in Oregon. While […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Bimbo Bakeries USA Pledges $1 Million To Minority Equity Organizations
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Bimbo Bakeries USA has started a new initiative to combat racial inequity and injustice and create lasting change. As part of that effort, BBU, a member of the Grupo Bimbo family of companies, has committed $1 million to national and local organizations dedicated to furthering the education, financial well-being and health of Black […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Rudi’s Organic Bakery Launches New Artisanal Bread Brand
Bread pioneers with expertise in traditional bread making, Rudi’s Organic Bakery and Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery have unveiled the new Rudi’s Rocky Mountain Bakery master brand. It is set to deliver small batch, artisanal bread straight from Boulder, Colorado to your kitchen. For more than 40 years, Rudi’s has spearheaded a mission to make artisanal and gourmet packaged baked […]