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Simply Fresh 2Go Families at Home Food Assistance

Simply Fresh Launches Simply Fresh 2Go to Help Families and Retailers Succeed in the New 'From Home' Era

September 17, 2020

With working and learning from home a new reality for many consumers across the nation, now more than ever the need for fresh, convenient, ready-to-eat meals is surging. FiveStar Gourmet Foods knew they could help and developed Simply Fresh 2Go, their first product line targeted concurrently to both retail and school foodservice channels. With 12 new SKU’s, each meal is nutritionally compliant to meet strict national school lunch dietary standards. Each item in the line is a ready-to-eat balanced complete meal including protein, grains, fresh vegetables and fruits -- even a healthy fruit and veggies drink.

Survey: 86% of U.S. adults prefer dairy milk offerings in school meals

86% of U.S. adults prefer dairy milk over “other” beverages, including plant-based beverages.

December 2, 2019

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A new national tracking poll of 2,200 Americans from Morning Consult, Washington, D.C., points to a number of revealing consumer preferences for milk and related beverages.

Highview Capital acquires Gold Star Foods, to merge with Good Source Solutions

The combination of Gold Star and Good Source will establish a new leader in specialized foodservice distribution for the K-12, corrections and other segments requiring specialized products and services.

October 7, 2019

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Highview Capital, LLC, Los Angeles, acquired Gold Star Foods, Inc., an Ontario, Calif.-based food distributor to K-12 child nutrition programs.

Farmshelf to bring vertical farming to primary schools, universities

Farmshelf added 10 primary school system partnerships and multiple university agreements.

September 12, 2019

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Farmshelf, Brooklyn, N.Y., continues to bring vertical farming to primary schools and universities nationwide.

5 culinary trends expected to dominate college campus dining

Young consumers are very interested in the functional aspect of foods that not only satisfy their hunger, but also pack a nutritional punch.

March 12, 2019

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Five food trends, ranging from ethical dining to multicultural menus, are expected to dominate menu development on college campus dining operations in the next few years, according to a study released by Y-Pulse, Chicago.

Survey reveals parents rely on schools to encourage healthier eating habits

Two-thirds (66%) believe both schools and parents share the responsibility of offering and teaching kids about nutrition.

January 10, 2019

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Revolution Foods, Oakland, Calif., surveyed 1,001 parents nationwide to understand city-wide wellness as students return to school following the holidays.

Gold Star Foods acquires A&R Wholesale Distributors, expands ability to provide healthy school meals

A&R Wholesale Distributors supplies fresh and healthy foods to schools in Southern California.

June 13, 2017

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Castle Harlan, Inc., a New York-based private equity investment firm, and its portfolio company, Gold Star Foods, Ontario, Calif., acquired A&R Wholesale Distributors, an Anaheim, Calif.-based supplier of fresh and healthy foods to schools in Southern California.

Fresh fruit and vegetable school packs for coming school year

August 1, 2016

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1st Quality Produce, Fresno, Calif., introduced a new brand of fresh fruit and vegetable school packs called Snack Buddies for the 2016-17 school year.

Schwan’s Food Service adds sizzle to school lunch menus

July 26, 2016

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Schwan’s Food Service, Inc., Bloomington, Minn., created new Big Daddy’s Primo varieties of pizza for school lunch menus nationwide, available in Buffalo Chicken and Four Meat Pizza.

Country Pure Foods acquires Ridgefield’s Brand

Ridgefield’s 100% fruit juice products will allow Country Pure Foods to provide school nutrition customers with more meal choices for students.

June 2, 2016

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Country Pure Foods, Akron, Ohio, purchased the assets of The Ridgefield’s Brand Corp., which includes Smooth-Frozen Ridgefield’s SideKicks and Cup Slushies products.