The team behind Dakota Dunes, South Dakota-based Star Ranch Angus beef, a brand of Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, recently unveiled a new brand look for the first time in 12 years. To help inform the new design, Tyson Fresh Meats fielded a survey with Star Ranch Angus beef’s […]
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ProAmpac Announces Smart Packaging Partnership With Clemson
Cincinnati, Ohio-based ProAmpac, a flexible packaging leader, has partnered with the Clemson University Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences to support the company’s commitment to leading the industry in developing smart food packaging. “ProAmpac is committed to leading the industry in developing smart packaging technologies,” said Hesam Tabatabaei, VP of product development and innovation. […]
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Kroger Co. EVP And COO Donnelly To Retire This Spring
Mike Donnelly, EVP and COO of The Kroger Co., is retiring after more than 42 years of service, effective later this spring. A succession plan will be announced at a later date. “With his relentless focus on the customer, Mike has led the organization to prioritize what is most important to their experience – full […]
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SpartanNash Promotes McClellan To VP, Fresh Merchandising
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Amy McClellan to VP of fresh merchandising, effective March 8. In her new position, she will play a key role in developing the long-term vision of fresh product categories to ensure success for SpartanNash’s more than 150 company-owned stores and 2,100 independent retail locations. McClellan will be responsible for […]
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Kellogg’s To Release Jumbo Snax Mystery Flavor For National Snack Day
This National Snack Day (March 4), Kellogg’s Jumbo Snax is turning yet another cereal into a snack, asking cereal and snack lovers alike to “guess who we’ll jumbo, too?” Kellogg has dropped a hint for fans to decode what’s to come. If your sleuthing skills are up to the challenge, share your guesses on what blast-from-your-past cereal […]
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Tampico Beverages Launches New Drink Product Line, ‘Paired Up’
Tampico Beverages, a manufacturer and marketer of high-quality and value-added juice drink concentrates, has launched its fruit and vegetable juice drink product line, Paired Up, in three flavors: Beet the Day, Carrot On and Pump It Up. Paired Up expands Tampico’s beverage portfolio while continuing to focus on high-quality and fruit-forward flavor blends. Each 8-oz. […]
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KeHE Hosts Summer Show And Unveils On Trend Winners
KeHE’s Summer Show broke virtual boundaries, bringing more than 550 industry-leading specialty, natural and organic and fresh suppliers to its retail partners, preparing them for the summer selling season. This year’s immersive digital show platform enabled participants to explore the show floor virtually to discover new and innovative products, as well as tried-and-true classics – through […]
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Organic Valley Shares Transparent Approach To Food And Farming
In its newly released 2021 Impact Report, La Farge, Wisconsin-based Organic Valley has shared its impact on the food system through more than 30 years of leadership focused on building a better tomorrow for people, animals and the earth. The comprehensive 31-page report represents Organic Valley’s commitment to cataloging and reporting its business’s impact. Highlights include: […]