Niman Ranch, the pioneering leader in humanely and sustainably raised pork, beef and lamb, today announced the appointment of John Flynn to the position of vice president of sales. In this role, John will lead Niman Ranch’s sales team as the trusted brand continues its growth trajectory in the retail, e-commerce and foodservice markets serving discerning customers looking for Certified Humane meat Raised With Care by independent family farmers and ranchers.
Beyond Meat announced a major expansion in its long-standing relationship with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer. Following this summer’s successful launch of the Cookout Classic value pack, Beyond Meat’s most affordable product offering to date, this fall, Walmart plans to triple availability of the Beyond Burger from approximately 800 locations to more than 2,400 stores nationwide beginning next week. The move comes as part of Beyond Meat’s effort to increase worldwide accessibility to simple, plant-based meat products made without GMOs or bio-engineered ingredients.
Cappello's, the makers of frozen-fresh, simple, real-ingredient foods, announced the closing of a significant funding round led by Alliance Consumer Growth ("ACG"), a prominent consumer- and retail-focused growth equity firm that has made significant contributions to the food and beverage world with investments in popular brands such as KRAVE Jerky, BarkTHINS, EVOL Foods, Blaze Pizza and Shake Shack.
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has been developing innovative drive technology for over 50 years, and they are once again paving the way with their modular, cost-effective smooth body gear units for washdown applications. This complete solution can tackle extreme, highly-regulated environments, such as those within the Food & Beverage, Dairy, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Car Wash, Wastewater, and Marine industries.
Growers Express, a premier processor of high-quality frozen vegetable products and primary licensed partner of the Green Giant Fresh brand announces that Kirk Wagner is promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Vermont Creamery Crème Fraîche, the French-style culinary cream used by professional chefs, is aiming to become an essential kitchen staple for increasingly ambitious home cooks looking for more complex recipes and ingredients.
Sausage is an American favorite year-round, but since October is National Sausage Month, there’s even more reason to enjoy the versatile flavors of Zatarain’s Andouille and Cajun Smoked Sausage. Celebrate National Sausage Month with some of Zatarain's favorite comfort recipes like Slow Cooker Sausage Jambalaya, Cajun Sausage Skillet, and "Dump and Bake" Red Beans and Rice as the weather cools down. You can find Zatarain’s Smoked Sausage at Sam’s Club, Kroger’s and select grocery stores across the country.
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.