News - Articles - Page 590 | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

Study: Guiding Stars system improves consumers' nutritional choices

According to data, the Guiding Stars system helped shoppers choose items with less trans-fat and sugar and more fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

December 7, 2017

The introduction of the Guiding Stars system in supermarkets "translated into measurable nutritional benefits" by prompting customers to make healthier food choices, according to a study published by Guiding Stars, Scarborough, Maine.

Walmart changes legal name to reflect growing omni-channel

The name change demonstrates the company’s growing emphasis on serving customers however they want to shop.

December 7, 2017

Walmart, Bentonville, Ark., announced plans to change its legal name from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to Walmart Inc., effective Feb. 1, 2018.

Ahold Delhaize announces U.S. parent company

The new parent company will be for all of Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies, including local brands, Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Giant, Hannaford, Giant/Martin’s and Peapod, as well as its retail business services.

December 7, 2017

Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands, announced the creation of Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company for all of Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies.

Study: Reducing food waste starts at the grocery store

Innovative, modern plastic packaging helps protect produce, meats, fish and dairy products from microbes, moisture and other invasive agents.

December 7, 2017

A survey sponsored by Plastics Make it Possible, an initiative sponsored through the American Chemistry Council, Washington, D.C., indicates that a majority of Americans (91%) say preventing food waste in their homes is "very important."

Golden State Foods to open facility for liquid products division

The $70 million-plus project will involve new construction and state-of-the-art design and build-out.

December 6, 2017

Golden State Foods (GSF), Irvine, Calif., announced plans to open a new manufacturing and distribution facility for its liquid products division in Burleson, Texas.

Golden State Foods collaborates with IBM for IoT business transformation

The partnership will drive operational excellence by using insights from connected things to improve fleet management and driver safety.

December 6, 2017

Golden State Foods (GSF), Irvine, Calif., teamed up with IBM, North Castle, N.Y., to plug into the power of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Study reveals Top 3 food safety training challenges

Survey responses indicate that companies are highly committed to building strong food safety cultures.

December 6, 2017

Alchemy Systems, Austin, Texas, released the results of its fifth annual Global Food Safety Training Survey.

Land O’Lakes acquires Philia Foods

The acquisition of Philia Foods supports the company’s dairy innovation strategy and provides an opportunity to deepen its innovation pipeline through smaller-brand incubation.

December 5, 2017

Land O’Lakes, Inc., Arden Hills, Mich., acquired substantially all of the assets of Philia Foods, a Minneapolis-based processor of spreadable feta cheese.

Shamrock Farms unveils new branding, packaging for RTD beverage line

The 12-ounce RTD bottles are expected to hit store shelves in late March/early April 2018 across retail outlets nationwide.

December 5, 2017

Shamrock Farms, Phoenix, Ariz., unveiled new branding and packaging to be used across all RTD products nationwide.

National Restaurant Association releases annual chef predictions for 2018

Local, vegetable-forward and ethnic-inspired menu items will reign supreme in the 2018.

December 5, 2017

The National Restaurant Association (NRA), Washington, D.C., released its annual survey of 700 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), St. Augustine, Fla., – to predict food and beverage trends at restaurants in the coming year.