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Lazarus Naturals Earns B Corporation Certification

Portland, Oregon-based Lazarus Naturals, a CBD company, has achieved B Corporation certification. As one of a handful of CBD companies with this certification, Lazarus Naturals has joined the global movement of 4,000 B Corps. across 150 industries and 74 countries with one unifying goal: to redefine success in business. “Our mission is to provide high-quality, […]

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USC Marshall School Of Business Honors Christianson

The USC Marshall Food Industry Management certificate program will honor Carole Christianson, chief operating officer of the Western Association of Food Chains, as its 2021 Executive of the Year. Christianson will be the keynote speaker at the April graduation banquet and help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the WAFC. Christianson is a graduate of the […]

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Impossible Foods Hires Turner As Chief Experience Officer

Redwood City, California-based Impossible Foods has hired former Apple creative leader Steve Turner as chief experience officer. In this newly created role, Turner will be in charge of building brand awareness and accelerating the global consumer movement to a sustainable food system. He’s a key member of the company’s senior executive team and reports directly […]

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Dole Food Co. Partners With Beanstalk To Extend Brand Offerings

Dole Food Co. is partnering with global brand extension licensing agency, Beanstalk, to extend its brand into food categories that further empower consumers to experience healthy living through association with the DOLE brand. For generations the Dole brand has represented the highest quality in produce with a mission to make the world a healthier place […]

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Beyond Meat Expands U.S. Retail Distribution Within Grocery Chains

El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat has made several major product expansions within its existing footprint at retailers nationwide. As demand for plant-based meat continues to rise, this increased distribution strengthens the company’s retail presence at approximately 28,000 retail outlets across the U.S. The expanded retail product availability includes: Beyond Meatballs: Newly available at Kroger (approximately 1,500 stores), Target (750 stores) […]

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Albertsons Cos. Introduces Kalyana Sustainable Wines To Its Offerings

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has introduced Kalyana sustainable wines to its growing lineup of sustainable Own Brands products. Kalyana wines are crafted from select vineyards and grapes grown in California’s Central Coast. Both the vineyards and the winery are certified sustainable by the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. CSWA has nearly two decades of experience […]

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Vallarta Supermarkets Welcomes Sanchez As Brand Ambassador

Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino grocers in California, welcomes its newest member of the Vallarta Influencers & Partners Program, Ericka Sanchez, to its stores and social channels. Sanchez is a recipe developer, photographer, creator of the bilingual award-winning website Nibbles and Feasts and a rising foodie star.    “Vallarta is pleased to have Ericka join our […]

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Raley’s Releases First Impact Report Highlighting Company’s Actions

Raley’s, headquartered in West Sacramento, California, released its first Impact Report, highlighting the organization’s actions in 2020 to support its purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time.   “Our first Impact Report exemplifies our team’s dedication to prioritizing purpose over profit and our commitment to serving multiple bottom lines,” said […]