Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro will be the keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s (PFMA) Annual Conference in May. “As Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official, Attorney General Shapiro has fought for protections for seniors, veterans and businesses as well as implemented measures to safeguard consumers from scams and fraud,” said PFMA President and […]
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NEPC Reveals Retailer Roundtable Panelists For May 1 Event
The New England Produce Council (NEPC) and the Organic Produce Network (OPN) have revealed the retailer participants for the roundtable session at the New England Organic Produce Conference, to be held May 1 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Brian Fleming of Stop & Shop, Kevin Barry of Big Y and Mark Jewell of Hannaford […]
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Icelandic Provisions To Debut Krimi In Summer 2019
Icelandic Provisions in New York, makers of cultured dairy products, is introducing a new line of skyr called Krímí. Skyr and yogurt are both cultured dairy products, but the cultures that make them are different. The original cultures used to make skyr impart a creamy flavor whereas yogurt cultures may provide a sour, tart taste. Krímí […]
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Yasso Targets Kids With Frozen Yogurt Bars Called Snack Buddies
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt has rolled out Snack Buddies, a new line of 45- to 50-calorie frozen Greek yogurt bars that are in a “snackable” format. “As we did back in 2011 when we launched Yasso, we again identified an opportunity in the category to meet consumers’ needs. The current novelty options available and marketed […]
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Gallant And New York City Chef Unveil Homemade Bone Broth
Gallant Brands, owner of The Original Soupman in Eatontown, New Jersey, is teaming up with New York City Chef John Philips of the Mansion Restaurant and Eatery to offer Best Quality Bone Broth. “All of the soup formulas will benefit from a superior stock and broth,” Philips said. “The legendary flavor profile and awesome spice […]
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Lef Farms Offers Crisp Baby Greens Exclusively At Hannaford
lef Farms has added a unique leafy green to the market called Crisp touted as a crunchy alternative to Romaine and iceberg lettuce. “As always, we want to introduce greens that bring more to the table than just the typical spring mix. New Crisp does just that by packing a crispy crunch into every bite […]
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B&G Foods’ EVP Of Operations To Retire In December
B&G Foods Inc. has announced that William F. Herbes, EVP of operations, will retire at the end of December 2019. Herbes has served as EVP of operations since joining the Parsippany, New Jersey, company in August, 2009. Kenneth G. Romanzi, who currently serves as EVP and COO, as previously announced will become the company’s next […]
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CBD-Infused Organic Tree Water Available At Vermont Natural Store
Tretap has launched the market’s first CBD-infused maple water beverage. Tretap, which was acquired by Burlington, Vermont’s original CBD store, Ceres Natural Remedies, began selling the first CBD beverage flavor, Tangerine-Turmeric, in all Ceres stores in the state starting March 19. “This is a special day for all of us at Ceres Natural Remedies and […]