To encourage consumers to keep thinking about fresh fruit as a healthy staple during an optimal time of year, USA Pears once again is launching the #WhatsInYourFruitBowl initiative. This marks the third year USA Pears will be running #WhatsInYourFruitBowl, which takes place March 1-31. According to research, habits are more likely to be formed when there is a […]
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Sustainable Walnut Farm Partners With National Retailers
The Nutty Gourmet, based in Hughson, California, is on a mission to make heart-healthy snacks available to all. The affiliate of Grower Direct Nut is a family-owned walnut farm and processing facility that produces sustainably-grown, non-GMO walnut snacks from its orchards and local farms around California. The Nutty Gourmet was born at the generations-old Martella […]
KeHE Plans To Fight Food Scarcity Again At Expo West
Each year Natural Product Expo West brings together more than 3,600 companies to its annual Anaheim, California-based trade show. At the 2019 event, KeHE Distributors chose to make a greater impact outside the show floor and is scheduled to do the same this year. “When we learned that almost 1.7 million people in Los Angeles County are […]
Goldthread Plant-Based Tonics Expands Nationwide In Target Stores
Goldthread Plant-Based Tonics, founded by clinical herbalist and LAC William Siff, has expanded nationwide via distribution in 970 Target stores. The launch features six SKUs: Turmeric Radiance, Green Minerals, Hawaiian Ginger, Mint Condition, Lavender Bliss and Honey Rose. The beverages are now available and retail for $3.49 each. Turmeric Radiance is a tonic based on Ayurvedic […]
Alden’s Organic Launches 3 Fan Requested Flavors
Alden’s Organic fans have been heard as the organic ice cream maker is now offering two new 14-oz. pints and one 48-oz. sqround. The three new flavors that will be sampled during Natural Products Expo West from March 5-7 at Alden’s Organic Booth 2137 in Hall B are: Ooey Gooey Brownie (SRP: $5.49-$5.99) Rich organic chocolate […]
Northerly Give-Back Program Benefits Arizona Food Banks
Scottsdale, Arizona-based Northerly, a food brand focused on sustainable-growing and eco-friendly practices, was built on giving back. By shortening the supply chain and going direct to consumers, CEO Clayton B.R. Wolfe is able to donate rolled oats for every bag sold. Currently, Northerly’s partners include local food banks, St. Mary’s; the world’s first food bank, United Food […]
Ferrero USA To Open New Distribution Center In Goodyear, Arizona
Ferrero USA Inc., part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, has announced the opening of a new distribution center in Goodyear, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. The newly constructed facility, located at 3600 Cotton Lane, is 643,798 s.f. and projected to begin operating by mid-March. The company plans to add 50 local jobs at the center within its […]
Cheesecake Factory At Home Introduces Premium Ice Cream
Cheesecake Factory has introduced a collection of seven premium cheesecake ice cream flavors to its Cheesecake Factory At Home products in grocery. The ice creams, which feature a cream cheese blend and sour cream, range in flavor from Birthday Cake and Original to Salted Caramel and Strawberry. Other flavors are Chocolate, Cookies & Cream and […]
