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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Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
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 […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Feed the Children, Tyson Foods, Americold To Help Feed Rural Families
Feed the Children, Tyson Foods and Americold are partnering to launch an “Alliance to Defeat Hunger” with a 10-city tour across the United States to help feed families in rural communities. Throughout the tour, the organizations will supplement nearly 2 million meals to families experiencing food insecurity. Feed the Children and Tyson Foods have partnered […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
F&S Produce Introduces Two New Salsas, LTO Watermelon Jicama Salsa
F&S Produce Co., makers of Sam’s Fresh Salsa, introduced two new line extensions this month: a medium-heat Cantina Style Salsa and a Salsa Verde. The family-owned food manufacturer located in New Jersey’s southern agricultural heartland also introduced its first limited-time offer, a “unique and refreshing” Watermelon Jicama Salsa, available through September. All three products are […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Launches Local Seafood Program For Summer
Furthering its commitment to providing customers with fresh, quality seafood that is responsibly and sustainably sourced, Stop & Shop is again offering its local seafood program. This annual summer program makes Stop & Shop’s already expansive seafood selection even bigger by bringing in an assortment of fresh catches from well-known local seafood purveyors. Stop & […]
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Tyson Debuts New Plant-Based First Pride Products In Asia
Tyson Foods, headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is launching a new line of plant-based products in select retail markets and e-commerce across Asia Pacific under the brand, First Pride. This is the first time the company has introduced plant-based products in Asia, as it works to make protein more accessible and affordable for more people around the […]