For the second year in a row, Mtn Dew is backing the ultimate heroes with the return of the Dew Fuel The Mission program, which supports Team Rubicon, a disaster response nonprofit organization that leverages the skill sets of veterans and first responders to help disaster victims in communities domestically and internationally. Mtn Dew will be giving funds toward […]
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Consumers Finding Continued Comfort In Sweets, Treats
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Candy and chocolate are comfort foods regardless of a pandemic. But particularly during summer 2020, the candy industry has seen a surge in popularity as people seek some remedies to the stay-at-home blues. “Chocolate and candy have been very resilient in this COVID-19 environment,” said Carly Schildhaus, spokeswoman for National […]
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Kellogg Kicks Off Cereal Donation Program For Ronald McDonald
Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Kellogg Company are teaming up to help provide families staying at Ronald McDonald House locations with breakfast. As part of a multi-year initiative, Kellogg is providing cereal to 144 locations throughout the United States. Tony the Tiger joined Wendy Davidson, president of Kellogg’s Away From Home business, and Sheila […]
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Pilgrim’s To Invest $3.5 Million In Georgia With Hometown Strong Initiative
Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Greeley, Colorado-based food company Pilgrim’s recently announced plans to invest $3.5 million in Georgia to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future. The investment is part of a new, national $20 million initiative called Hometown Strong that adds to commitments Pilgrim’s has made […]
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Meat Institute Provides Comments To Dietary Guidelines Committee
On behalf of the members of the North American Meat Institute, VP of Regulatory and Scientific Programs Susan Backus provided comment during the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services’ Virtual Meeting on the Scientific Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. “The benefits of meat and poultry consumption as part of healthy, […]
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Sixth-Generation Rancher Says Lean Beef Helped Her Lose Weight
Sixth-generation California rancher Kiah Twisselman recently told officials with the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services about her first-hand experience with the benefits of beef in her diet. She also urged them to do more to encourage beef as part of a healthy diet as they finalize new federal dietary guidelines. Twisselman […]
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Buitoni Food Co. Appoints Wilson To President And CEO
Buitoni Food Co. has appointed Peter B. Wilson Jr. as its new president and CEO. Buitoni Foods was recently established by Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA. Buitoni is an iconic brand and a national leader in the refrigerated pasta, sauces and cheese categories. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and […]
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Vital Farms Egg Bites Offer A New Way To Have Breakfast
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms is introducing Egg Bites, a new line of single-serve, refrigerated bites made with high-quality ingredients including its pasture-raised liquid whole eggs, pasture-raised cheese, humanely raised meats and vegetables. “People are staying at home more than usual right now and, for many, their days are busier than ever. We know a growing […]