As the nation’s hospitality industry and its farm suppliers move toward pandemic recovery, Straus Family Creamery, a leader in organic dairy farming innovation and climate-positive business practices, reintroduces its Organic Barista Milk product line after limiting production to a narrower assortment during the first 12 months of the pandemic.
Developed, tested, and brought to market entirely during the pandemic, Ark Foods' Clean Label salad line seeks to bring awareness and accessibility to veggies rarely seen in store-bought salads, like watermelon radishes and golden beets, with a concise and pronounceable list of ingredients.
The United Fresh Produce Association recently announced its 2021 Retail Produce Manager Awards honorees. Karen O’Dell, produce manager at the Martin’s Super Market in Granger, Indiana--a SpartanNash brand--was among the 25 produce managers recognized for her contributions to the industry.
A M King has begun construction on a distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations in Laredo, Texas. The new 45,590-square-foot facility, when complete, will provide increased cold storage capacity for fresh produce and will serve as a hub for the company’s U.S. and Canadian customers. The project is scheduled to be completed in October.
While not a cold-storage warehouse, this is an example of the very latest technology, automation, order picking, logistics efficiencies, and energy-saving equipment that cold chain facilities can incorporate into their own high-volume buildings.
We've pared down the nominees to 20 finalists. Now it's up to you to decide who wins.
April 7, 2021
Our Best New Frozen Retail Products Contest is officially live, where you can vote for one of 20 frozen food finalists. You can vote once a day for any of the finalists through May 2. See inside for more details.
Lakeview Farms, a manufacturer of refrigerated dips, spreads, desserts, and specialty products, has expanded its Fresh Creations brand with the introduction of a new line of cashew dips. The ready-to-serve, plant-based dips are crafted with creamy cashew butter, farm fresh ingredients and spices.
Private equity firm Brynwood Partners has acquired De Wafelbakkers from the Oklahoma Publishing Company, a subsidiary of the Anschutz Corporation. Terms and conditions of the deal are not being disclosed.
Prairie Farms Dairy, a cooperative owned by more than 800 dairy farm families, is launching 18 new ways to snack with the introduction of Small Batch Cream Cheese Spreads in 3.5-ounce cups and Small Batch Ice Cream pints. From Sea Salt Caramel Cream Cheese Spread to Savannah Fudge Pie Ice Cream and everything between, they start the same way with 100% real milk and cream from local farm families.
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