Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Symphony RetailAI Announces New Xcelerate Performance Series

Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-enabled marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has announced the Xcelerate Performance Series, launching on Oct. 20. As with past Xcelerate Retail Forums, the new Symphony RetailAI Xcelerate Performance Series brings together top FMCG retail and CPG corporate leaders, analysts and […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Dole Adds Flavors, New Bowl To Ready-To-Eat Salad Line

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Fresh Vegetables is enhancing its popular line of Dole FreshTakes Salad Bowls with three new flavors and proprietary new packaging that allows salad lovers to mix their Dole fresh lettuces, toppings and dressings in the same bowl without spilling. The salad kit leader is launching three new FreshTakes SKUs featuring premium white-meat chicken […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National

United Fresh Builds Next Generation Of Produce Safety Professionals

United Fresh Produce Association is now accepting applications for Class Two of the Produce Safety Immersion Program. To further support the career development of produce safety professionals, it also is launching two new programs: a food safety student membership and a food safety job board. “Despite a global pandemic, Class One of the Produce Safety […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Vertical Farming Company Kalera Adds 2 New VPs of Sales

Orlando, Florida-based Kalera, a technology-driven vertical farming company, has hired two new executives. The newly appointed VP of foodservice sales, Marc Jennings, brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry. Mark Gagnon, VP of sales for retail accounts, has more than three decades of experience in the produce and grocery […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Lightlife Named Official Plant-Based Food Partner Of Bowlero Corp.

New York-based Bowlero Corp., parent company of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), and Lightlife, a plant-based protein brand owned by Greenleaf Foods SPC, has announced a partnership that will bring the Lightlife Plant-Based Burger to Bowlero menus nationwide. As Bowlero’s official plant-based food partner, Lightlife also will sponsor the 2020 Go Bowling! PBA Tour Fall Swing. […]

Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West

Continental Mills Names CPG Veteran Neumann As Chief Growth Officer

As demand for its Krusteaz and other baking and breakfast brands continues to rise, Continental Mills has named Keith Neumann as chief growth officer, with responsibility for sales, marketing and R&D. He will report to Continental Mills President and CEO Andy Heily. Neumann brings a strong track record of contributing to growth at some of the […]