The USC Marshall School of Business has launched a new online degree program. The master of science, food industry leadership (MS.FIL), is designed for current and future food industry executives. Developed through conversations with senior-level food industry management (FIM) program alumni and the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), the MS.FIL will deliver relevant and […]
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Eddie Lund Takes The Helm Of Allen Lund Co. After Father’s Passing
The Allen Lund Co. (ALC) has promoted VP of Sales and Operations Eddie Lund to the role of president. He transitions into the position after the recent passing of his father, Mr. D. Allen Lund. Lund began his career with ALC in 1994 as a broker in the Portland office and was promoted to assistant […]
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Tribali Foods Launches Clean Meat Patties At Super Targets Nationwide
Tribali Foods, a purveyor of “clean” free-range chicken and grass-fed beef patties, has launched two of its varieties— Mediterranean Style Beef and Chipotle Chicken—in 185 Super Target locations from coast to coast. The patties are Paleo certified, Whole30 approved, Non-GMO Project Verified and free of gluten, dairy and soy. Launched in San Marino, California, in […]
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Recommended: Albertsons To Remodel Idaho store, Plans 5 New Stores
The ParkCenter Albertsons is ready for a makeover that will bring a new Starbucks kiosk, new check stands and cold cases, and an expanded salad bar. The remodel comes as Albertsons is adding stores across Ada County. The $230,000 remodel will include new floor tiles and lass doors in the dairy section of the store […]
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Stater Bros. Honors Two Men Who Have 50 Or More Years’ Service
Stater Bros. Markets recently recognized “family” members who reached milestone years of service in their careers, including 55-year and 50-year team members. Through the “Family” Service Awards Program established in 1987, Stater Bros. team members reaching five, 10 and 15 years of service are recognized with a gold pin that signifies their years with the […]
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PCC Community Markets Commits To Improving Chicken Welfare
PCC Community Markets (PCC), a Seattle-based community-owned food market, is committing to improve the welfare of chickens raised for meat by meeting the standards of Compassion in World Farming’s Better Chicken Initiative (BCI) and the Joint Animal Protection Organization Statement on Broiler Chicken Welfare. PCC says it is the first retailer in the country to comprehensively address broiler chicken […]
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Plant-Based Meat Company Beyond Meat Plans Global Expansion
Beyond Meat’s plant-based burgers are heading abroad with plans for expanded distribution and availability across six continents this summer. The mission driven company which aims to positively impact human health, the environment and animal welfare by replacing the protein at the center of the plate with “plant-based meat,” will work with distribution and food service […]
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Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice Is Now Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores
Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice, a chain of warehouse-format stores catering to the foodservice industry based in Portland, Oregon, is rebranding to Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores. The change reflects more than sixty years of evolution in the foodservice industry, the company says, adding that the new name will allow it to better communicate its mission of selling quality […]