The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has rolled out Saborea Uno Hoy, its new Spanish-language mark and website to offer information to Hispanic consumers in the U.S. and encourage them to include fresh Hass avocados in their everyday meals. The new mark visually invites consumers to enjoy the avocado’s unique and satisfying flavor by including the […]
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NACS: Consumer Pessimism Deepens Despite Gas Price Declines
Consumer pessimism continues to deepen despite a second straight month of gas price declines. Nearly one in four consumers (23 percent) say they are “very pessimistic” about the economy, tied for the highest level measured this year, according the latest monthly NACS Consumer Fuels Survey. This is also the fourth month in row of increasing […]
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Mulberry Love Beverage Makes Debut
Health advocate, author and entrepreneur Dianne Burnett has launched a antioxidant-rich, phytonutrient-potent new beverage—Mulberry Love. Sourcing her mulberries from organic trees in Izmir, Turkey, Burnett says naturally sweet Mulberry Love draws on the memory- boosting, vision-enhancing, heart-healthy and inflammation-reducing properties inherent in this new super food. Mulberry Love comes in two varieties—a premium organic mulberry […]
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17th Americas Food And Beverage Show To Highlight Global Culinary Scene
The vibrant and diverse cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean will take center stage at the World Trade Center Miami’s 17th Americas Food and Beverage Show, Oct. 28 and 29, with more than 500 food producers from 22 countries—each showcasing their products, recipes and delicacies. The 17th Americas Food and Beverage Show at the Miami […]
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FoodLink Adds New Produce Traceability Customers
FoodLink, a leader in supply chain and commerce solutions for the fresh food industry, has announced a series of new customers that have selected its FoodLink PTI supply chain traceability solution for fresh produce. Retail grocers are requiring new levels of information about the origin and history of the fresh food they sell. As a […]
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Advantage To Acquire Tri-Venture Marketing
Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC (ASM) today revealed its plans to acquire Tri-Venture Marketing Inc., “The Perishable Connection,” on Wednesday. Lakeland, Fla.-based Tri-Venture is a food brokerage company focused on meat, deli, bakery, produce, cheese, seafood and frozen clients and customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Tri-Venture has delivered best-in-class service to the […]
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Champs Chicken Revamps Brand With Enhanced Website, New Logo
Champs Chicken, a nationwide branded food program from Pro Food Systems Inc. (PFS), is revamping its brand with a newly redesigned website, showcasing an improved navigation system, engaging content and a new logo. Created with both retailers and customers in mind, the website—champschicken.com—promises to offer a user-friendly experience by featuring enhanced food photography of menu […]
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Chobani, Cornell Univ. Join Forces For Food Science, Dairy Innovation
Chobani Inc., maker of America’s No. 1-selling Greek yogurt brand, and Cornell University are partnering to promote innovation in dairy and food science. Made possible by a $1.5 million gift from Chobani to the university, the partnership marks an important step in elevating the broader dairy industry and New York State’s role as a Greek […]