San Francisco-based DecisionNext has appointed Michael Farrand as global head of food. In this role, he will lead DecisionNext’s efforts to partner with leading food companies to better utilize data in purchasing, sales, operations and risk management. Farrand brings 30 years of food industry experience to DecisionNext, having held a variety of roles in corporate development, […]
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Four Star Fruit, Delano Farms Team Up To Debut NBA Packaging
Four Star Fruit and Delano Farms Company, two of the leading growers of table grapes, have partnered again with the NBA through a unique licensing agreement to debut co-branded packaging and merchandising on all in-season varieties. The co-branded packaging will create excitement to kick-off the basketball season and will encourage NBA fans to live a […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market In Santa Barbara To Open Sept. 2
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Santa Barbara, California, at 29 South Milpas St. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 7 a.m. The new store will expand local access to fresh and healthy groceries, and will be open daily from 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. To celebrate the new location, every shopper on opening day will receive a […]
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Darigold Accelerates Strategic Transformation Of Ingredients Business
Seattle-based Darigold has announced organizational changes designed to accelerate the long-term transformational strategy of the Northwest farmer-owned cooperative’s global ingredients business. In 2018, Darigold finalized a 10-year transformation and growth strategy which included a substantial series of capital investments, including the construction of a new large-scale global ingredients plant. The addition of new leadership talent will […]
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Real Good Foods Names Jack White SVP Of Sales
Los Angeles-based Real Good Foods has named Jack White as SVP of sales. White will lead the emerging brand’s sales team and distribution strategy across North America. White started his career with American Home Foods in 1991. After achieving the role of VP of regional sales within the company, White moved on to lead as VP of […]
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Smart & Final Hosts Virtual Check Presentation For Olive Crest Donation
The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation raised $576,276 to support Olive Crest during an in-store fundraiser that ended July 7. The check presentation took place in a unique, COVID-19 friendly manner that saw the check virtually passed from Smart & Final President & CEO Dave Hirz to the team at Olive Crest. The donation marked a […]
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WEST: Food City, Bashas’ And AJ’s Fine Foods Issue #HatchAtHome Challenge
Hatch Green Chile season is here until mid-September in more than 100 Food City, Bashas’ and AJ’s Fine Foods stores throughout Arizona. Now until Sept. 8, Arizonans are invited to a #HatchAtHome Challenge in celebration of the season. Food City, Bashas’ and AJ’s Fine Foods are wanting to see what their customers can make with […]
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Impossible Foods Closes $200M In New Funding
Impossible Foods has secured $200 million in its latest funding round, led by new investor Coatue. The food-tech startup has raised about $1.5 billion since its founding in 2011. Existing investors including Mirae Asset Global Investments and Temasek as well as new investor XN also contributed to the “Series G” round. Impossible Foods will use […]