The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will return to South By Southwest (SXSW) again this year as a part of the organization’s ongoing work to bring the produce and floral industries to center stage. SXSW attracts half a million attendees each year to Austin, Texas, for 10 days of collaboration. From March 13-22, SXSW will feature speakers, […]
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Impossible Foods Expands Product Lineup, Lowers Prices
After month-over-month production records and new economies of scale, Impossible Foods is expanding its product lineup and dropping prices. The price cut applies to distributors and averages 15 percent on Impossible Foods’ current U.S. foodservice products. The move comes amid increasing demand for the flagship Impossible Burger, now served at thousands of restaurants including Burger […]
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Pre Unveils New Look, Introduces Halal Claim To Packaging
Chicago-based Pre Brands is refreshing the brand’s packaging in an effort to further strengthen consumer communication and improve ease of shopping. With an entire portfolio of Non-GMO Project Verified products and 100 percent grass fed and finished offerings, Pre has always been committed to creating high-quality beef which comes from animals raised ethically and sustainably […]
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Base Culture Unveils New Packaging, Reformulated Low-Sugar Brownies
Base Culture, maker of paleo and gluten-free baked goods and snacks, is launching all-new, refreshed packaging this spring, but also will reduce the sugar in its Almond Butter Brownies and Cashew Butter Blondies by 40 percent to 15 grams. Last summer, Base Culture introduced its Original Keto Bread and 7 Nut & Seed Bread. Due […]
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SpartanNash, Family Fare Partner With Flashfood On New Mobile App
As part of its commitment to help customers save money and reduce in-store fresh food waste, SpartanNash is piloting a mobile app at five of its West Michigan Family Fare stores. The app was developed by Flashfood and allows store guests and community nonprofits to purchase food nearing its best-by date at savings of up […]
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Study Finds Strong Demand For Meat, Represents $50.5B In Sales
The Power of Meat 2020, the 15th annual in-depth study of meat and poultry through shoppers’ eyes, explores consumption trends, sales growth and consumer preferences and found demand for meat is accelerating with $50.5 billion in sales for 2019. The study is conducted by FMI–The Food Industry Association and the Foundation for Meat and Poultry […]
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Tillamook Debuts New Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spreads
The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) has introduces its new Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spreads, including the world’s first-ever Aged Cheddar Cream Cheese Spread made with Tillamook’s sharp white cheddar. Not only are the spreads made with real ingredients and the bold cheese flavor that the farmer-owned co-op is known for, they also are made without gums, fillers or preservatives. […]
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New York-Based Seemore Meats & Veggies Launches Nationally
New York-based Seemore Meats & Veggies, a “vegetable-forward” meat company, has launched its first line of products. The sausages combine whole ingredients, responsibly raised meat sourced from humanely raised-certified farms and up to 35 percent fresh vegetables. Founded by fourth-generation butcher Cara Nicoletti and food veterans Erin Patinkin, co-founder of Ovenly, and Ariel Hauptman, Seemore Meats […]