Green Life Farms has started construction on its second hydroponic greenhouse in Florida on 24 acres in Lake City. Using state-of-the-art hydroponic technology, Green Life Farms will grow leafy greens in oxygenated water – without soil – then harvest and package them in a controlled environment, reducing the risk of contamination and preserving flavor and […]
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Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Beyond Meat Expands U.S. Retail Distribution Within Grocery Chains
El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat has made several major product expansions within its existing footprint at retailers nationwide. As demand for plant-based meat continues to rise, this increased distribution strengthens the company’s retail presence at approximately 28,000 retail outlets across the U.S. The expanded retail product availability includes: Beyond Meatballs: Newly available at Kroger (approximately 1,500 stores), Target (750 stores) […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Bell & Evans Introduces Pre-Seasoned Ground Chicken Products
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania-based Bell & Evans has introduced two premium, pre-seasoned fresh ground chicken products: Tacos de México and Herbs D’Italia, available now to select retailers. Both new Bell & Evans ready-to-cook, pre-seasoned ground chicken products are made from 100 percent dark meat and seasoned with premium quality spices, saving consumers thought and time during meal prep. Tacos […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Ingles Markets, Midwest
Pringles Launches New Limited-Edition Flavor Of Deep-Fried Pickles
The makers of Pringles are giving one of America’s popular snack foods and appetizers, deep-fried pickles, a crispy makeover. Pringles Wavy Deep-Fried Pickle brings all the dill flavor and batter-coated flavor of the restaurant classic into an easy-to-eat crisp. This new flavor adds an acidic and sour taste to a favorite Pringles Flavor Stack, including the […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Sun Belle Launches 2021 Pomegranate Arils Program
Berry marketer Sun Belle Inc. has launched its 2021 Pomegranate Arils program with Green Belle organic and Sun Belle conventional 4.4-oz. cups, packed by Agricola Los Medanos S.A. in Ica, Peru. The arils are extracted from just-ripe pomegranates in Los Medanos’ facility using state-of-the-art technology, including UV sanitation. They are immediately packed in retail cups […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces Kalyana Sustainable Wines To Its Offerings
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has introduced Kalyana sustainable wines to its growing lineup of sustainable Own Brands products. Kalyana wines are crafted from select vineyards and grapes grown in California’s Central Coast. Both the vineyards and the winery are certified sustainable by the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. CSWA has nearly two decades of experience […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, Home Page Slider, National
NAMI Scholarship Foundation Expands Eligibility To Graduate Students
The North American Meat Institute Scholarship Foundation will expand eligibility and offer two $5,000 scholarships to graduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Previously, scholarships were only awarded to undergraduate students. “The meat and poultry industry strives to support students at every level because they are the future of our industry. With this monetary increase […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Tyson Foods Invests $425M In New Tennessee Poultry Complex
Tyson Foods, along with local, state and federal officials, met April 8 to officially open the company’s new poultry complex in Humboldt, Tennessee. The $425 million project, which includes a processing plant, feed mill and hatchery, represents Tyson’s biggest investment in Tennessee and the single largest corporate investment ever in Gibson County. “We’re pleased to […]