Wes Morris has been named president of Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods’ poultry business, effective Jan. 27. He takes the position from David Bray, who is departing as group president of poultry, a position he held since 2021. Morris has more than 35 years of experience working in poultry and consumer sales. Morris joined Tyson Foods […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Opens Entries For K-12 Hunger Hero Contest
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is honoring K-12 foodservice operators nationwide with the return of its third-annual Tyson K-12 Hunger Hero program. Five recipients will be announced in April to win a $5,000 grant and prizes to be used for their district’s foodservice program. Winners are selected by the Tyson Foods K-12 team, recognizing individuals working in a school […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Northeast
Cingari Family ShopRite Collaborates With Half Full Brewery
Cingari Family ShopRite, the Cingari family-owned and -operated supermarket chain, has partnered with Half Full Brewery to create two beers. The beers are available in all Cingari Family ShopRite stores across Connecticut. They are named Grade Above Golden Ale and Grade Above IPA after the Cingari Family’s first foray into grocery, Grade A Market in 1943. […]
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Northeast
Campbell Appoints Anderson As Chief Financial Officer
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell Soup Company has appointed Carrie L. Anderson as EVP and CFO, effective Feb. 6. Anderson succeeds Mick Beekhuizen, who was appointed president of Campbell’s meals and beverages division in November. Anderson will lead Campbell’s finance function, including controllership, corporate financial planning and analysis, corporate strategy and development, tax, treasury, internal audit, investor […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Febreze Reveals Second Annual Scent Of The Year
Cincinnati-based Febreze released its 2023 Scent of the Year, Mountain, featuring scents of alpine, fruit, cedar, American wildflowers and violet leaves. “The world is prioritizing well-being more than ever before,” said Rafael Trujillo, Febreze master perfumer. “As we continue to bring mindfulness to the forefront, connecting to nature has become an essential aspect in life – from […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Launches Organic Produce Program
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market has launched its Rescued Organics program in all 130 stores in California. The program reduces food waste by bringing to market imperfect organic produce that would be discarded due to imperfections that do not affect quality. Rescued Organic produce may be misshapen, under or over-sized or slightly off color, but has the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Karis Makes $150M Investment In Cattlemen’s Heritage Plant
Des Moines, Iowa-based Cattlemen’s Heritage Beef Company has announced that Karis Capital is investing $150 million in the company’s planned facility in Mills County, Iowa. The investment will allow Cattlemen’s Heritage to move forward with groundbreaking for the plant later this year. “This $150 million strategic investment by Karis represents a critical milestone in the Cattlemen’s Heritage […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
South Mill Holds Grand Opening For Mushroom Farm
South Mill Champs, a grower and supplier of fresh mushrooms and mushroom products, announced the grand opening of its new farm in Oxford, Pennsylvania. The new facility will be one of North America’s largest single-site mushroom farms and one of the largest phase three composting operations. The grand opening marks the completion of the first phase of the multi-year, […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
TIPA Opens Viva Fresh Expo Registration Jan. 25
General registration for the 2023 Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh Expo will open on Jan. 25. TIPA’s event will return March 30-April 1 to the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Attendee registration for the event will be open online at vivafreshexpo.com/attendees. Not only does Viva Fresh shine a light on the importance of […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Sun Capital Affiliate Completes Acquisition Of Fresh Origins
Boca Raton, Florida-based Sun Capital Partners has announced its affiliate has completed the acquisition of San Marcos, California-based Fresh Origins, a grower and shipper of microgreens and edible flowers for foodservice and retail customers across the U.S. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1996, Fresh Origins offers more than 600 varieties of […]
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Midwest
Sargento Foods Appoints New Platform Development Leadership
Plymouth, Wisconsin-based Sargento Foods has promoted Rod Hogan and Holly Baumgart to new roles on the new platform development team within innovation. The company believes these changes will progress the innovation goals that are important to achieving the company’s vision. Hogan has assumed the role of SVP of new platform development. Since joining the Sargento Family in 1995, […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Mantis Introduces Small Batch Barbecue Sauces
Scarsdale, New York-based Mantis BBQ has introduced a new line of barbecue sauces to support The Kidney Project. Three varieties, Mantis Original, A Whisper of Chile and a Haunt of Ghost, were showcased Jan. 15-17 at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas. During his son’s battle with kidney disease, co-founder Andy Mantis searched for a transplant and solutions to help his […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Begins Flavorful Giving Campaign
Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Co. has launched a new program, Flavorful Giving, an initiative to inspire consumers to “Live in Full Flavor” – the company’s motto. Throughout 2023, Sparkling Ice will partner with a different charitable organization every month, focusing on topics including youth development, veteran care, wellness and education. This marks the most inclusive corporate social […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Center Store, Southeast
Pastene Expands Distribution Into Publix Locations
Canton, Massachusetts-based Pastene is expanding its distribution to more than 1,300 Publix Super Markets. Currently sold in the Northeast, products will be found in Publix stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. “This Publix launch is an exciting opportunity to introduce the Publix customer to Pastene’s rich flavor and superior quality,” said Chris Tosi, Pastene’s co-owner and CEO. “We’re […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Legacy Farms Acquires Frieda’s Branded Produce
Orange County, California-based Frieda’s Branded Produce has been acquired by Legacy Farms. Frieda’s CEO Karen Caplan, a daughter of founder Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan, announced the sale Jan. 20 in a letter to the industry. “Today is a very exciting one for our company. Our 61-year-old family business has been acquired by another fantastic, thriving produce […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Brings Back Heart-Shaped Chicken Nuggets
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is bringing back its “Nuggets of Love” heart-shaped chicken nuggets in celebration of Valentine’s Day. A recent survey by Caravan found that 84 percent of Americans say heart-shaped foods are a fun way to show love on Valentine’s Day and more than half have happy memories of sharing chicken nuggets with […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Survey Reports Record Year For Seafood, Highlighting Salmon
High inflation, continued supply chain challenges and fluctuating restaurant engagement resulted in another year of record food and beverage sales, reaching $753 billion in 2022. However, unit sales dropped for the second year in a row but remained ahead of 2019. Unlike volume, units are measured consistent across all categories. According to IRI, 210 Analytics […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Campbell Consolidates Headquarters, Invests $50M In Facilities
Campbell Soup Co. plans to consolidate its offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Norwalk, Connecticut, into its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey. In addition, the company will invest approximately $50 million to enhance its Camden facilities over the next three years. “We are thrilled to invest in our people, our facilities and our Camden community, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Godshall’s Introduces Canadian Turkey Bacon At Sam’s Club
Telford, Pennsylvania-based Godshall’s is launching its all-natural uncured Canadian turkey bacon in Sam’s Club locations. Made with U.S. raised turkey, Godshall’s all-natural uncured Canadian turkey bacon is thick cut and has a wood smoked flavor. In addition, the products contains no msg, gluten or nitrates and packs 12-gram of protein with 90 calories per serving. “To date, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Cibo Vita Launches Four New Flavors Of Roasted Nuts
Totowa, New Jersey-based Cibo Vita, makers of the Nature’s Garden Powered by Plants brand of snack foods, has launched its new artisanal roasted nuts innovations in more than 500 Hudson News locations. The line has been a year in the making with consumer research on taste, texture, flavor and quality. The artisanal roasted nuts collection, which will […]