Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and lifecycle cost management, continues to grow its clean diesel initiative, highlighted by improvements in key business metrics, on-boarding of new clients, additional business from existing clients, new Class-8 orders in excess of 1,800 tractors and lease origination volume exceeding $200 million for […]
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Americans Going Out Less, Getting More Meals From Home
Americans are sourcing more meals from home than they have in years, according to The NPD Group, a leading global information company that just released its 29th annual “Eating Patterns in America” report. The report finds that a decline in restaurant usage and an increase in meals from home is one of the single biggest […]
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NatureSweet Tomatoes Sponsoring Santa Selfie Hashtag Contest
NatureSweet Tomatoes wants to spread holiday cheer by giving customers a chance to win some extra spending money. Today through Dec. 5 customers are encouraged to find the NatureSweet Tomatoes displays that feature Santa Timmy in retail and grocery stores. Snap a selfie with the little tomato in a Santa hat, then upload and share […]
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Organic Trade Association Moves To Tighten Organic Standards
Acting on extensive feedback and input from its members, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) last week filed two petitions with the National Organic Program to amend the national list of substances that can be used in organic production and processing—in one case strengthening the requirement for organic ingredients and, in the other, removing a non-organic […]
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Sunset Kumato Named Best Tomato For Men
The Kumato could be called the king of tomatoes, as Men’s Health Magazine recently dubbed the Sunset tomato the best for men. Introduced in 2010, Sunset says its Kumato brand tomatoes have gained a following for their unique color, perfect size and well-balanced flavor. These non-GMO verified tomatoes naturally turn a reddish-brown color at their […]
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Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Roll Out Nationwide
The maker of Wonderful Pistachios, POM Wonderful and Wonderful Halos is bringing its newest product—Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruits—to produce aisles nationwide. Sweet Scarletts are grown, packed and shipped in Texas by Paramount Citrus, North America’s largest citrus grower. The warm Texas climate—sunny days with cool nights—yields the sweetest premium red grapefruits around, according […]
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Unilever U.S. Revamping Buttery Spreads Portfolio
Unilever U.S. says it is transforming its current buttery spreads portfolio, beginning with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, into new recipes made with real, simple ingredients like a blend of plant-based oils, purified water and a pinch of salt—and no artificial preservatives. The transformation of the spreads portfolio is part of what Unilever calls its […]
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Snyder’s-Lance Creates ‘Better For You’ Division
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. has created a new “better for you” division as well as increased in its investment in Late July Snacks LLC—a leader in organic and non-GMO snacks. The moves support the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company’s goal of creating a stronger presence in a healthier, more sustainable food industry. “We see our company growing and […]