FMI – The Food Industry Association participated in a virtual, public meeting hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the Farmers to Families Food Box program. FMI VP of Political Affairs Hannah Walker offered the following comments: “Last spring – as restaurants and schools shut down – many producers found themselves with excess commodities. FMI worked with processors, farmers and regulators finding ways […]
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Maple Hill Launches Reduced Sugar Grass Fed Organic Chocolate Milk
Kinderhook, New York-based Maple Hill, a 100 percent grass-fed organic dairy brand, has launched its first Reduced Sugar Grass Fed Organic Chocolate Milk. The new milk is for families, active lifestyles or anyone looking to reduce sugar in their diet. It has 25 percent less sugar than leading chocolate milk brands and has 8 grams […]
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Horizon Organic Partners With Pediatricians To Expand Growing Years
Broomfield, Colorado-based Horizon Organic is expanding its Growing Years line with the introduction of lowfat yogurt pouches, cultured dairy smoothies, reduced-fat milk half gallons and single-serve whole milk boxes, available at grocery retailers nationwide. “Our goal is to make it easy for parents to give their children nutrients they need, all while giving kids the delicious […]
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Pacific Harbors BSA Council Elects Brown President
Lori Brown, regional VP for Post Consumer Brands, has been elected president of the Pacific Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America in Tacoma, Washington. The 57-year-old Brown has been involved with Scouting as a parent and leader since 2011. More recently, she served as VP for development for the Scouting organization. Along with Karen Meier, […]
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Policy Outlook Offers Opportunities, Challenges For Food Supply Chain
by Lowell Randel / SVP, Government and Legal Affairs, Global Cold Chain Alliance Early in his term, President Joe Biden has taken a series of executive actions and issued policy proposals, several of which will impact the food supply chain. As with any new administration, there have been both opportunities and challenges. It is no surprise that […]
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Fresh Express Introducing Four Flavorful Salad Kits
Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express, a maker of value added salads, has launched four new flavors across its popular salad kit lines: Bacon Thousand Island and Kickin’ Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad Kits, and Italian Balsamic and Spinach & Bacon Salad Kits. As a result of the pandemic, consumers have scaled back on restaurant or out-of-home dining […]
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Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Partners With Apeel
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., a marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, has entered into a partnership with Apeel, a company fighting the global food waste crisis with its sustainable approach to keeping produce fresh longer. Through their combined efforts, Del Monte will now be able to offer its customers longer lasting avocados. […]
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Retail Business Services Launches Annual Start-Up Immersion Program
For the third year, Quincy, Massachusetts-based Retail Business Services is partnering with other Ahold Delhaize USA companies and Venture Café Cambridge, a non-profit organization focused on growing inclusive entrepreneurship, to help early-stage entrepreneurs enter the retail grocery industry. The 10-week immersion program is designed to help start-ups build critical relationships to accelerate their companies’ successfully. New this year, the […]