Delphos, Ohio-based Lakeview Farms, a manufacturer and marketer of refrigerated desserts, dips and specialty products, has introduced a new line of mix-in desserts to The Cheesecake Factory At Home brand of refrigerated desserts. “Following the success of last year’s launch of The Cheesecake Factory At Home Decadent Dessert products, we are excited to offer new premium, ready-to-eat dessert […]
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STK, Ascenza Reach Distribution Agreement For Regev Fungicide
STK bio–ag technologies, an Israeli bio-ag technology company for sustainable agriculture, and Ascenza have announced an exclusive agreement for the distribution of the “hybrid” fungicide Regev throughout Mexico. Under this exclusive agreement, Ascenza will sell the product throughout Mexico with the trade name of Regev. Regev is being registered in Mexico for the control of […]
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Market Profile: Karns Foods Thrives On Meat Department, Which Has Grown
by John McCurry, contributing writer For the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania market, COVID-19 pandemic-buying really hit Karns Foods and other supermarkets on March 11. “That week was full force, and it has been since then,” said Andrea Karns, VP of sales and marketing and granddaughter of the chain’s founder. “As a community, it is still very much at […]
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Bard Valley Date Growers Mourn Loss Of Founding Member Steve Shadle
Bard Valley Date Growers have announced the passing of Steve Shadle, 84, on Aug. 11, 2020. He was involved in the Medjool Date business in the development of the Bard Valley Date Growers Association along with a number of business and philanthropic efforts. “Steve was a valued member of our community who touched and improved […]
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Smithfield Foods To Become Carbon Negative By 2030
Smithfield Foods became the first major protein company to commit to becoming carbon negative in all company-owned operations in the United States by 2030. A leader in sustainability for more than two decades, the company said Sept. 3 it will go beyond carbon neutrality to effectively remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits. It will […]
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Hostess Offers New Fall Flavors And Returning Fan Favorites
As fall approaches, Lenexa, Kansas-based Hostess Brands has announced its lineup of limited time-only products, with returning fall favorites and new flavors alike. Hostess Pumpkin Spice Twinkies, Hostess Iced Pumpkin CupCakes and Hostess Caramel Crunch Donettes are available now. Hitting store shelves later in the season, for the first time, are two new treats in […]
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Coca-Cola Names Leaders For New Operating Units, Beverage Categories
The Coca-Cola Co. has announced appointments for a number of senior roles leading the company’s new operating units and beverage category teams. The selections are part of the company’s broader reorganization, as first announced Aug. 28. The company’s nine new operating units and five global category teams will be supported by the newly created Platform […]
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7-Eleven Continues Global Expansion, Agreement For Stores In Laos
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven continues to expand its presence globally, with a planned entry into Laos. The retailer signed a master franchise agreement with CP ALL Laos Co. to develop and operate the company’s stores in the country. The first branded convenience store is expected to open in Vientiane, the capital city. CP ALL has had […]