Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Chobani Founder, CEO Ulukaya Featured In New Documentary

VICE has debuted a new documentary called “Moving Humanity Forward,” a film focused on Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya’s “anti-CEO” playbook, his people-first business philosophy and refugee advocacy work and the food maker’s efforts to rebuild an upstate New York community. Directed by Nirit Peled, “Moving Humanity Forward” debuted on VICE and VICETV.com on Feb. 15. The documentary follows the […]

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Acosta: Shoppers Plan To Keep Some Habits Post-COVID

Acosta, an integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has released findings from its most recent COVID-19 shopper insights study. The research found that while the pandemic concern level is finally on the decline, shoppers acknowledge it will be a long time before things return to normal. Shopping and […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Flipz Has Launched Two New Chocolate Pretzel Products

The chocolate-covered pretzel snack brand Flipz is launching Flipz Stuff’D and Flipz Bites, the newest creations in the collection. Flipz Stuff’D are bite-sized pretzel nuggets stuffed with creamy peanut butter and coated in milk chocolate. It’s double the flavor in each bite and the perfect balance of salty, sweet and crunchy that is known from […]

Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

J.M. Smucker Co. Introduces Evolved Set Of ESG Priorities

The J.M. Smucker Co., based in Orrville, Ohio, has introduced an evolved set of environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities to reflect its sharpened focus on addressing issues that impact the quality of life of millions of people and pets.  “The quality of life of too many people and pets is suffering because they lack […]

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Jimmy Dean Brand Launches New Breakfast Bites

Springdale, Arkansas-based Jimmy Dean is bringing breakfast lovers two new breakfast favorites in the form of warm, poppable bites. New Jimmy Dean Loaded Sausage Bites and Jimmy Dean Omelet Minis are made with premium, signature seasoned Jimmy Dean breakfast meats, real eggs and cheese and are served in a single-serve cup. “Breakfast habits continue to change as families navigate new routines,” said Chris […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Sanderson Farms Gives Update On Operations Affected By Winter Storms

Laurel, Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms has provided an update on the company’s operations and the impact of the severe winter storms that have affected its Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi locations. Winter storm Uri brought bitter cold temperatures, snow and ice, leaving millions without power across the company’s footprint in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Feb. 15, […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National

Report: Meat Closes Out Year 18.4 Percent Above 2019 Levels

November and December sales were dominated by the holidays along with consumers’ shopping changes in response to the rising number of new COVID-19 cases across many states.  Some states and cities enacted renewed shelter-in-place mandates. This resulted in consumers’ trip frequency falling below last year’s levels, much like it had in early April. Likewise, e-commerce […]