Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s has plans to invest almost $1.5 million around the Atlanta region as part of its Hometown Strong Initiative to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The communities around Atlanta where these funds will be focused include Canton, […]
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Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Shelby Exclusives, West
Market Profile: Broulim’s Fresh Foods – ‘It’s Like A Family Working For This Company’
Employee-owned retailer features ‘grocerant’ concept by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Rigby, Idaho-based Broulim’s Fresh Foods has been in business for 98 years. The week after Labor Day was the company’s 98th anniversary. Scott Zahrn, sales and operations manager, has been with the independent retailer for about two decades. During that time, he said the […]
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PepsiCo, USAID Launch Partnership To Empower Women In Agriculture
Global food and beverage leader PepsiCo recently announced a new five-year, $20M partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development, under the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative. This partnership is in an effort to empower women in agriculture and help build a more sustainable food system. The goal of the project is to drive inclusivity […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Pre Brands Introduces Grass-Fed, Center-Cut Beef Tenderloin Roast
Pre Brands, a provider of 100 percent grass-fed and grass-finished beef from Australia and New Zealand, says its Pre Center-Cut Beef Tenderloin Roast will be available nationwide for the holiday season. “Whether consumers are spending holidays quietly with only immediate family or hosting a larger celebration, they’ll be craving something special this year,” said Kevin […]
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Lakeview Farms Offers New Cheesecake Factory At Home Desserts
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 […]