Retail & FoodService
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The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. announced that they have amended their definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC for the sale of assets in connection with their proposed merger previously announced on October 14, 2022. This amended package modifies and builds on the initial divestiture package that was announced on September 8, 2023. …
Produce
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As a category leader, RPE boasts an extensive selection of potato varieties, from classic russets to vibrant yellows, convenient micro trays with specialized shippers, and baby potatoes in every hue and size. Setting the standard for innovation and catering to consumer preferences, RPE brings back the beloved American Blend from Tasteful Selections®, just in time for Memorial Day and the 4th of July celebrations. …
Deli
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Klondike Cheese Company’s new Buholzer Brothers™ brand is crafted by five Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers and dedicated staff and includes four flavorful varieties of Muenster, Brick, Havarti and Dill Havarti. …
Floral
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Prepare For Growth at SAF’s 139th Annual Convention
The Society of American Florists' (SAF) Floral April 22, 2024
The convention includes 20 educational sessions spanning four main learning tracks: operations and strategy, growth and profitability, talent and staffing, and floral trends. Attendees will also participate in an interactive trends and challenges discussion, and hear keynote presentations addressing the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities. …
Bakery
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The state-of-the-art facility, which exists alongside Ardent Mills’ other three AMICs in Denver, Portland and Saskatoon, will serve as an R&D analytical lab and experimental mill focused on alternative grains. By investing in the Pullman innovation center, Ardent Mills is further proving its commitment to purpose-powered innovation that helps expand its Emerging Nutrition offerings and capabilities. …
Seafood
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Peter Pan Seafoods, one of Alaska’s largest seafood plants, announced that it would be suspending operations indefinitely. …
Dairy
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The company has refreshed its entire portfolio of butter products, which are now 90% grass-fed, produced by cows that are pasture-raised on family farms, and packaged in new, playful cartons. With these key updates, Vital Farms aims to propel its butter business forward and deliver delicious golden butter to consumers. …
Meat & Poultry
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The new Beyond Burger and Beyond Beef, the company’s tastiest and most nutritious yet, are an excellent source of protein – 21g per serving – and have just 2g of saturated fat derived from avocado oil, with no cholesterol or added antibiotics or hormones. The products’ meatier flavor and taste were preferred over the previous version in consumer testing1, and feedback on the new burger overall has been overwhelmingly positive. …