On our latest From the Cold Corner Podcast, I talk with Vincent Free, chairman of the Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA) about how the organization helps bring together suppliers, sub-contractors, builders and more, to move the thermal envelope industry forward through education and networking.
Sysco, the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced the nationwide launch of ten exciting menu concepts exclusively for Sysco customers through the company’s Cutting Edge Solutions platform. These chef-tested and innovative products are being launched to help foodservice operators with on-trend dining options as they enter a new normal phase of restaurant dining amidst the global pandemic.
Hormel has launched Black Label Oven-Baked Egg Bites and Hormel Black Label Breakfast Combos breakfast items. The new convenience offerings are designed to appeal to the many millions of consumers who want a high-quality, easy-to-prepare breakfast option with protein. Both product lines come in assorted varieties.
Pierre’s Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream has returned for the fall, made using real pumpkin puree with a blend of spices added for its pumpkin pie taste. Pumpkin Pie might be delicious all by itself, but pairs well with scoops of Pierre’s French Vanilla Ice Cream or Coffee Ice Cream. You can also enjoy Pierre’s Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream next to a slice of pumpkin roll or a plate of fresh-baked gingerbread or shortbread cookies.
Bonduelle Fresh Americas, home of Ready Pac Foods, announced that it has joined Walmart in the groundbreaking "10x20x30" initiative to root out food loss and waste from the supply chain. 10x20x30 is led by Walmart and more than 10 of the world's biggest food retailers and providers, each having committed to engage at least 20 suppliers in a "whole supply chain" approach to cutting food loss and waste in half by 2030. Bonduelle Fresh Americas supplies Walmart with Ready Pac Foods Bistro Bowl Salads and salad kits.
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) welcomes Liz Kemmery as its new director of communications. In this role, Kemmery will manage content and media requests for the statewide association.
Bolthouse Farms is adding to its suite of juices and smoothies that help support a healthy immune system with its new Superfood Immunity Boost. The new blend, an excellent source of Vitamin C, D and Zinc, was crafted with elderberry, cranberry and echinacea, delivering an unmatched combination of flavor and nutrition and will be available on retail store shelves in late-October this year. With consumers making more mindful choices at the shelf, Bolthouse Farms has met the demand for more functional, immunity-supporting products as wellness routines are maintained at home.
Introducing new Unlocked by Coffee Mate: a first-of-its-kind line of coffee-flavored coffee creamers. Available in Classic Colombian and Italian Espresso varieties, Unlocked will be sold in grocery stores and mass retailers nationwide beginning in January 2021.
Elmhurst 1925, maker of plant-based nut and grain beverages, today introduced its new seasonal plant-based creamers. Available in Pumpkin Spice, Apple Pie Spice and Gingerbread, the new additions join the brand’s already popular core Oat Creamers in Unsweetened, Hazelnut, French Vanilla and Chai Spice. All varieties offer a vegan option for adding a splash of flavor to any coffee or tea.
Bowery Farming (Bowery), the Modern Farming Company, announced today the appointment of Colin Nelson to the newly-created role of Chief Supply Chain Officer. Nelson boasts three decades of experience in end-to-end supply chain management and operations at major multinationals, including Walgreens Boots Alliance, Unilever, and GlaxoSmithKline. He joins Bowery as a member of its executive leadership team and will oversee Bowery’s seed to store operations, including procurement and planning, manufacturing and maintenance, construction and engineering, logistics, and delivery.