WHOLLY GUACAMOLE, America's No. 1 refrigerated guacamole made with real ingredients and hand-scooped Hass avocados, are launching a limited-time "Don't Hit Guac Bottom" subscription box just in time for National Guacamole Day (September 16). Designed to equip guacamole fans and enthusiasts in the U.S. with ample supply, the six-month "Don't Hit Guac Bottom" box will feature a combination of different flavor varieties of ready-to-eat WHOLLY GUACAMOLE products per month.
Tasteful Selections, a leader in the bite-size potato category, is pleased to announce the limited launch of its new 100% plastic-free, recyclable and compostable packaging. With recent innovations in paper packaging, the fiber strength and “stretchable” advancements have improved package integrity and made the item competitive with plastics.
Smithfield Foods congratulates Janky Leg BBQ on taking home the overall title at the Smithfield Classic at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. In addition to earning the top prize, Benton, Illinois-based Janky Leg BBQ had an impressive performance throughout the competition, placing top five in all four protein categories.
The company is also building a 60,000-square-foot distribution warehouse at the same Ohio location.
September 13, 2021
Nature Fresh Farms is expanding its operations in Delta, Ohio, increasing their organic acreage as well as a plans to build a new distribution center. The property expansion will include doubling the greenhouse acreage from the current 45 acres to 90, with the future extension to be dedicated to year-round organics. This new greenhouse allows the company to expand organics program using state of the art tech to grow tomatoes and peppers throughout the year.
Dynamic Conveyor Corporation has been recognized as one of five finalists for the 2021 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year Award. The Lakeshore Innovator of the Year Award was created by the Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley State University as a way to honor and recognize the many creative innovators found in West Michigan. The program recognizes innovative ideas and can be given to an individual or a team of people from any business or nonprofit in the West Michigan area.
Smithfield Foods is donating 40,000 pounds of protein to New Orleans via a truck shipment to support hunger relief in the wake of catastrophic damage inflicted by Hurricane Ida, one of the most intense hurricanes to ever strike Louisiana, which left nearly a million residents without power or water on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Weigel’s Foundation has donated $10,000 to Street Hope TN’s annual fund-raising campaign. The sponsorship donation was presented by Kurt Weigel, Human Resources for Weigel’s, and Meg Weigel Kwasigroch, Kurt’s sister. Accepting the donation on behalf of Street Hope TN was Devin Payne, Executive Director.
Tyson Foods announced it would strengthen the benefits it offers its fully vaccinated U.S. frontline team members. Effective January 1, 2022, fully vaccinated team members can begin earning up to 20 hours of paid sick leave per year. New hires will also receive one week of vacation after six months of employment.
Cimcorp has announced its automated fresh food intralogistics solution is up and running in Mercadona’s new Zaragoza distribution center. This is the first of four automated systems the leading Spanish grocery retailer has ordered from Cimcorp, with the remaining three to be installed in new logistics facilities located in San Isidro, Huévar and Sagunto.
Hungry Planet is rapidly expanding its grocery presence throughout the U.S. by offering six varieties of chef-crafted plant-based meats, including chicken, pork, beef and sausage items, at all 362 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the country.
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