Publix Super Markets has established a program to allow customers and associates at its Tennessee stores to make donations to a disaster relief fund for those impacted by recent weather events in Middle Tennessee. Customers may donate any amount by adding it to their grocery totals when checking out at any Tennessee Publix locations. Donations […]
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Muffin Mam Appoints Lee Chairman Of Board Of Directors
Simpsonville, South Carolina-based Muffin Mam has appointed Carl E. Lee Jr. as chairman of the board for the company. Lee joins the Muffin Mam Board of Directors with more than 35 years of leadership and management experience with food companies and overseeing the merger and acquisition of companies in the consumer products industry. In his […]
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Continue Food Safety SOP To Help Combat Coronavirus
By Cindy Rice, RS/Eastern Food Safety What do we know about the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and its threat to the foods in our supply chain? While the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is still evaluating the risk of this new virus worldwide, in March the agency warned that the numbers of illnesses from this virus […]
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Impossible Foods Expands Product Lineup, Lowers Prices
After month-over-month production records and new economies of scale, Impossible Foods is expanding its product lineup and dropping prices. The price cut applies to distributors and averages 15 percent on Impossible Foods’ current U.S. foodservice products. The move comes amid increasing demand for the flagship Impossible Burger, now served at thousands of restaurants including Burger […]
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7-Eleven Adds New Beverage Options With Specialty Coffee, Nitro, More
As 7-Eleven stores on Long Island introduced the world to coffee in to-go cups more than 50 years ago, the company now is launching another milestone for Long Island coffee-lovers. The convenience retailer has expanded its hot and cold beverage menu to all Long Island 7-Eleven stores with the addition of touch-screen machines that brew custom […]
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34 Degrees To Launch New Snaps Line In 3 Flavors
Denver, Colorado-based 34 Degrees is launching a new line, Snaps, baked chickpea snacking thins, in three varieties including Sea Salt, Everything and Umami. Snaps are naturally gluten free through the use of steamed chickpea flour. 34 Degrees’ second snacking line behind Sweet Crisps, Snaps are a standalone snack—an alternative to traditional chips or pretzels. Each […]
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Kellogg Co. Named One Of World’s Most Ethical Companies By Ethisphere
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. has been recognized by Ethisphere, a leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Kellogg has been recognized 12 times since Ethisphere created the rankings in 2007. The company is one of only six honorees in the Food, Beverage and […]
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Pre Unveils New Look, Introduces Halal Claim To Packaging
Chicago-based Pre Brands is refreshing the brand’s packaging in an effort to further strengthen consumer communication and improve ease of shopping. With an entire portfolio of Non-GMO Project Verified products and 100 percent grass fed and finished offerings, Pre has always been committed to creating high-quality beef which comes from animals raised ethically and sustainably […]