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Taylor Farms opens new state-of-the-art employee training centers

Taylor Farms invested more than $1 million in a 4,500-square-foot facility in Yuma, Ariz., and a 2,200-square-foot facility in Salinas, Calif.

July 25, 2018

Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., opened two employee training centers dedicated to the continued education and advancement of employees across the organization.

Aramark to reduce single-use plastic footprint company-wide

The company plans to expand its offering of reusable water bottles, mugs, takeout containers and bags.

July 25, 2018

Aramark, Philadelphia, Pa., announced plans to reduce its single-use plastic footprint across its global operations.

Study: U.S. consumers preparing meals at home with the help of foodservice

While U.S. consumers might not be dining out more, they do turn to foodservice for a shortcut in their in-home meal preparation.

July 25, 2018

U.S. consumers are increasingly eating and preparing their meals at home, reports The NPD Group, Chicago.

Green Valley Organics becomes first FODMAP friendly dairy in U.S.

Green Valley Organics’ products are made with pure and simple ingredients, live and active cultures and organic milk and cream from small family farms.

July 25, 2018

Green Valley Organics, Sebastopol, Calif., has become what is said to be the first dairy brand in the United States to achieve FODMAP friendly certification.

FPSA creates Pet Food Council

A number of FPSA members already sell within the pet food industry, making this an attractive addition to the association.

July 24, 2018

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA), McLean, Va., created a Pet Food Council.

Terramino Foods raises $4.25M in seed funding for high-protein product line

Terramino Foods uses sustainably grown fungi as a source of protein to provide the taste, texture and nutrition of seafood and meat.

July 24, 2018

Terramino Foods, San Francisco, announced a $4.25 million seed funding round co-led by True Ventures, San Francisco, and Collaborative Fund, New York.

Raley’s remodels corporate office workspace

The remodel began in 2016, with a focus on common areas used by all team members.

July 24, 2018

Raley’s, West Sacramento, Calif., renovated its support center to transform the 3-story building into an open office environment that promotes collaboration, enhances teamwork and reflects the company's brand and culture.

SPX FLOW announces new channel partner in Middle East

V-Line Middle East will be assisting SPX FLOW customers with the supply of high-quality OEM spares and components.

July 24, 2018

As part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen and improve service capability, SPX FLOW, Charlotte, N.C., announced a new channel partner for its Middle East operations.

Survey shows U.S. chicken consumption remains strong

The majority of consumers (89%) want more information about the chicken they buy and eat, and 57% would look for that information on the product package.

July 24, 2018

U.S. chicken consumption remains high, and consumers are hungry for more information about the chicken they purchase, according to a survey commissioned by the National Chicken Council (NCC), Washington, D.C.

Research reveals branded desserts win with Gen Zs, Millennials

Gen Z and Millennial consumers rank dessert as a top consideration when deciding where to go for food.

July 24, 2018

The Hershey Co.’s foodservice team conducted custom research through The Center for Generational Kinetics, Austin, Texas, to understand perceptions, influence and loyalty of branded products with Millennial and Gen Z decision-makers in foodservice operations.