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Foodservice Packaging Institute Seeking New President

The Foodservice Packaging Institute is looking for a new president after Lynn Dyer announced she would be leaving the association this fall. Dyer has been with the Falls Church, Virginia-based FPI for more than 20 years. She helped to quadruple its membership, amplified FPI as the voice of the foodservice packaging industry and guided the […]

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PB2 Foods Rolls Out First Peanut Powder With Prebiotics And Probiotics

Tifton, Georgia-based PB2 Foods has begun rolling out PB2 Peanut Powder with Prebiotics & Probiotics. “This item is completely unique within our category, because no one else in the food business has produced a peanut butter powder with prebiotics and probiotics,” said Craig Entwistle, the CEO of PB2 Foods. “We’re also introducing a no-sugar-added element […]

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Smithfield Foods Launches Pure Farmland Brand Plant-Based Protein

Smithfield, Virginia-based Smithfield Foods Inc. is launching a plant-based protein portfolio under its Pure Farmland brand. They will be available in the fresh refrigerated sections of grocery retailers nationwide in mid-September. The new line features a variety of breakfast patties, meatballs, burger patties and pre-seasoned protein starters, giving consumers more plant-based protein options for breakfast, […]

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Canada’s La Rocca Creative Cakes Now Available At Publix

La Rocca Creative Cakes now are available at all 1,265 Publix locations in the Southeast. This is the first time the desserts made by the Ontario, Canada-based company will be available for direct consumer purchase in Florida. Publix shoppers can select from three handcrafted cake varieties: Truffle Royale, Cookie Dough and Chocolate Truffle. The cakes […]

Posted inProduce News, Perishables, Southeast, Suppliers

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Taps Scott Owens As VP-Sales

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., a marketer fruit and vegetables in North American has appointed Scott Owens to VP of sales and product management, North America (N.A.). In his new role, Owens will head the banana, pineapple and melon programs, overseeing an internal team focused on the core products of Del Monte Fresh Produce […]

Posted inFood Service News, Grocery Industry, Southeast, Suppliers

Hoshizaki Ice Machine Production Moves To Georgia

Hoshizaki America Inc. small KM icemakers are now manufactured in Peachtree City, Georgia. The self-contained ice machines range in ice production from 75 to 290 lbs. daily and stores 38 to 100 lbs. of individual, crescent cubes within the built-in ice bin. Hoshizaki has transferred manufacturing of seven under-counter, self-contained icemakers models (KM-301BAJ, KM-301BWJ, KM-231BAJ, […]

Posted inFood Service News, Deli News, Southeast, Suppliers

Diamond Crystal Brands Introduces Better-For-You Condiments

Diamond Crystal Brands, headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, has introduced three flavors to its Flavor Fresh, Better-For-You condiment line: Chick’n Dippin’ Sauce, Hot Honey and Hot Mustard. Chick’n Dippin’ Sauce is a blend of honey mustard with a smoky barbecue packaged in a 1-oz. cup. Hot Honey is a combination of honey and chilies with a […]

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Harley Loy, Founder Of The Markets In MS, LA, Dies At 89

Mr. Harley D. Loy, founder of Supermarket Operations Inc. (SOI), died July 17. He was 89. SOI operates seven stores under the name The Markets in five communities in southwest Mississippi and east central Louisiana. Mr. Loy, his four sons and nearly 400 team members built a community-minded company that continues to thrive. Three of […]