Rebbl, the organic plant-based beverage brand based in Emeryville, California, has named Michele Kessler CEO. Kessler has nearly 30 years of experience in the consumer package goods industry, most recently serving as CEO of the protein bar company thinkThin, where she doubled the business and led it through an acquisition valued at more than $200 […]
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Lawsuit Filed In Michigan Following Pre-Cut Melon Salmonella Outbreak
A Michigan man, represented by The Lange Law Firm and the Zebrowski Law Firm, alleges that he ate Salmonella tainted pre-cut melon packaged by Caito Foods, became ill, and was hospitalized. During his hospitalization, he was diagnosed with Salmonella. This the first lawsuit in Michigan filed in conjunction with the pre-cut melon Salmonella outbreak, during […]
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S&D Coffee & Tea Introduces Infused Beverage Line
S&D Coffee & Tea has introduced a new portfolio of infused beverages. Inspired by the traditional “agua fresca,” the new infused beverage line features eight non-carbonated, caffeine-free flavors made with real fruit juice, real cane sugar and natural flavors. The flavors are Black Cherry Citrus, Blackberry Lemonade, Cucumber Lime, Ginger Pear, Mango Lemonade, Orange Passionfruit (reduced […]
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Fourth-Generation Ala. Grocer Jackson Mitchell Buys Five Ga. Stores
Jackson Mitchell is a fourth-generation member of his family’s business, Mitchell Grocery Corp. in Albertville, Alabama. On June 12, Jackson Mitchell Holdings Inc.—of which Jackson Mitchell is founder and CEO—closed on a deal to purchase Little Giant Farmers Market Corp., which operates five Georgia grocery stores. These include the original Riverdale location; the flagship store […]
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Perdue Foods’ New Chicken Plus Line Combines Chicken, Vegetables
Perdue Foods has created a new line called Perdue Chicken Plus that includes nuggets, tenders and patties. To make the new products, Salisbury, Maryland-based Perdue blends cauliflower, chickpeas and plant protein with no-antibiotics-ever white meat chicken. Each serving has a quarter-cup, or half a serving, of vegetables. The products are made with 100 percent all-natural […]
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AJ’s Iced Tea Selfies Will Earn 5 Winners ‘Iced Tea For 2’ All Summer
In celebration of National Iced Tea Month in June, five Arizonans who share AJ’s Iced Tea selfies will earn “Iced Tea for 2” all summer from AJ’s Fine Foods. Through June 26, AJ’s Fine Foods is inviting Arizonans to post a selfie or video of themselves enjoying the beverage to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, along […]
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Second Harvest Central Fla. Gets Large Donation From IDDBA Exhibitors
Each year, at the conclusion of its annual trade show, IDDBA encourages product donations from exhibiting companies in an effort to reduce wasted food and help those in need. As IDDBA 19 was hosted in Orlando, FL, the association collaborated with the city’s Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to give back to the […]
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Schuman Cheese Serves Artisan Cheeses At Cheesefest
Schuman Cheese, a cheesemaker and importer based in Fairfield, New Jersey, showcased an array of its most acclaimed cheeses to more than 1,500 cheese lovers at the second annual Cheesefest held May 19 in Montclair, New Jersey. The event, presented by the Montclair History Center, Montclair Center and Rutgers Cooperative 4-H Program, celebrated all things […]