Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has named Helen Kurtz as SVP and general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment. Kurtz is a veteran of the food industry with more than 25 years of experience, primarily with General Mills and, most recently, serving as SVP, chief marketing officer of Foster Farms. In that role, she […]
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Fresh Cravings Revisits ‘Find The Golden Lid’ Sweepstakes
Phoenix, Arizona-based Fresh Cravings, a family-owned snacking brand offering chilled salsas, hummus, plant-based and creamy dips, has announced a new rendition of its ‘Find The Golden Lid’ Sweepstakes, this time for its salsa products. The brand is again giving away a total of $20,000 in cash prizes, after first launching the sweepstakes in March with Fresh Cravings hummus […]
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Calpine Containers Appoints Gallagher As Chief Executive Officer
Clovis, California-based Calpine Containers has appointed senior executive Sean Gallagher as CEO, succeeding Walt Tindell who will be retiring at the end of the year. Gallagher brings leadership experience built over almost two decades in the packaging and distribution industries. Gallagher was previously SVP and general manager for Saxco International, a distributor of rigid packaging to […]
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The SF Market Elects President, Changes To Board Of Directors
San Francisco, California-based The SF Market, San Francisco’s original wholesale produce market home to 26 merchant businesses, announces changes to its Board of Directors. A new board president has been elected in addition to key role changes and the election of three new members. “We are excited to welcome new voices and talent to our board. […]
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Basha Jr. Joins Hall Of Fame As Company Celebrates 90 Years
The late Eddie Basha Jr. has been inducted into The Shelby Report’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. This induction comes at an important time in the company’s history as it celebrates 90 years of service to its communities. Click the special section below to read about Basha Jr.’s legacy and to celebrate the 90th anniversary […]
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California Prune Board Announces Incoming Officers, Members
The California Prune Board has seated its 22-member board and 16 alternates for the 2022-24 term. Following certification of the election by the California Secretary of Food and Agriculture, the new board approved the 2022-23 fiscal year programs and budget at its June board meeting. The California Prune Board officers are: Chair: George Sousa Jr., president […]
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Novel Farms Promotes First Cultivated Pork Loin
Berkeley, California-based Novel Farms has unveiled the first marbled cultivated pork loin, which will provide a supply of animal protein while offering human health, environmental and animal welfare benefits. While the majority of cultivated meat companies focus on making sausages or burgers, only a handful of companies in the world have been able to showcase pork or beef […]
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Cardenas Markets Concludes Annual Loteria Sweepstakes
Cardenas Markets has concluded its Loteria Scratcher Sweepstakes with Hayward, California, resident Maria Antonia G. as the grand prize winner of $50,000. Employees from the company along with mariachis joined Adam Salgado, Cardenas Markets CMO, in presenting Maria Antonia with her check. The presentation took place on Aug. 3 in the parking lot of the company’s store located at 187 Harder Road in Hayward, […]