by Eric Pereira / staff writer Industry professionals should expect massive disruption, continued uncertainty and an unlikely return to the “old normal,” according to Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at the 2021 Annual Meat Conference. In his Monday address, titled “Business Beyond 2030,” Chris Riddell focused on the greatest disruption of 2020 – the COVID-19 pandemic […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mountain Dew Brings Back Outdoor Stimulus Program With $1M In Prizes
Purchase, New York-based Mountain Dew will bring back its “Get Out And Do” program, to celebrate and empower the pursuits and passions of those who embrace the adventurous spirit of the great outdoors. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Outdoor Stimulus program in the heartland, Mountain Dew is doubling down with a bigger […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, Home Page Slider, National
Power Of Meat Report: Meat Purchases, Confidence At Record Highs
Americans are buying more beef, pork, poultry and lamb than ever as increased time at home during the pandemic sent meat grocery sales soaring by 20 percent (IRI) from 2019 to 2020. The national analysis released March 23 shows that three out of every four Americans agree meat belongs in healthy, balanced diets (up by […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Wahlburgers Collaborates With Coleman Natural Foods On At-Home Line
Wahlburgers, the casual dining restaurant and bar founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg, has collaborated with Coleman Natural Foods, pioneers in all-natural beef, pork, chicken and poultry products, to add a hot dog and bacon line to the Wahlburgers At Home portfolio. Both items are uncured, all-natural and sourced from livestock humanely raised in the USA […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Vidalia Onions Pack Date For 2021 Season Is April 19
According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee, the pack date for the 2021 season is April 19. The organizations are also celebrating the 35th anniversary of legislation that helped to make Vidalia onions beloved by millions of fans across the country. A rite of spring for its devotees, the announcement of […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
GT’s Living Foods Launches Spring Campaign ‘Transform Your Health’
Kombucha brand GT’s Living Foods is sharing the message of transformation in its spring 2021 campaign – Transform Your Health. The Los Angeles, California-based company kicks off its spring campaign in support of Born This Way Foundation, co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother Cynthia Germanotta to support the mental health of young people and […]
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Epic Debuts First Beef Bar Raised Using Carbon Reducing Practices
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based snack brand Epic debuts its first bar made from beef raised using practices to reduce carbon emissions. The Epic Beef Barbacoa-Inspired Bar is the first to bear Savory Institute’s Land to Market Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) Seal, underscoring Epic’s commitment to advancing regenerative farming practices. The seal illustrates that the beef in this […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Whole Foods Market And Headspace Team Up To Support Well-Being
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market and Headspace have combined their expertise to help revitalize consumers’ overall well-being this spring. The cross-platform collaboration includes a mood-brightening IGTV recipe series called Food for Mood; three new meditations focused on mindful shopping, cooking and eating; and a one-month free trial of Headspace Plus. A recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll […]