Retail & FoodService
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PineMelon, a next generation online grocery platform serving the Denver and Boulder communities, has debuted their new Adopt-A-Farm program. This initiative aims to forge meaningful connections between local schools and the vibrant agricultural community of Colorado. Montessori Children’s House of Denver (MCHD), a leading Montessori school with three campuses across Denver, serves as PineMelon’s first partner in this new venture. …
Produce
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As spring unfolds and we look to warmer days, the National Mango Board is celebrating peak season with its Cinco de Mango campaign. This annual campaign encourages consumers nationwide to add fresh mango to their Cinco de Mayo dishes to combine rich mango culture with its beloved flavors for a festive twist on the traditional holiday. …
Deli
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The local farm had four cheeses recognized in the World Championship Cheese Contest in the fresh mozzarella, smoked provolone, Latin American style melting cheeses and Latin American style hard cheeses categories. …
Floral
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Teachers to Get Inside Look at Horticulture Industry
The Society of American Florists (SAF) Floral April 25, 2024
Thirty high school science teachers from across the U.S. are embarking on an immersive summer field trip to horticultural destinations around Indianapolis, gaining valuable hands-on experience and insights into careers within the industry. The field trip is part of Seed to STEM, an all-expense-paid professional development program provided by Seed Your Future, an organization committed to raising awareness of career opportunities in the horticulture industry. …
Bakery
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Elisabeth Brasseur, Farinart’s VP Sales and Innovation, commented, “The integration of Malterie Frontenac into the Farinart group is a significant strategic milestone for our business. The acquisition marks an exciting chapter in the company’s growth and innovation journey.” …
Seafood
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Latitude 45, the No. 1 selling smoked salmon brand in the U.S., wins the Special Award for Best Retail Packaging category at the Seafood Excellence Global Awards for its newest product innovation, Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon Candy Bites. Introduced by Multi X, the largest and most trusted importer of salmon products to the U.S., Latitude 45 represents a win from the only Chilean company nominated at this year’s Seafood Excellence Global Awards. …
Dairy
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Real California Mozzarella Showdown Winners Announced; Recipes Feature Unique Takes on Global Handhelds and Appetizers Using California Mozzarella
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) Dairy April 26, 2024
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced the winners of the “Great Mozzarella Showdown” online foodservice contest challenging professional chefs and culinary students to develop innovative dishes using California Mozzarella. …
Meat & Poultry
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Among the new members are producers of cured and smoked meats, fresh and frozen poultry, fully cooked options, on-the-go meat snacks and plant-based meat alternatives. They include a nationally recognized leader in poultry and several suppliers of premium sausage who have been in operation for more than a century. Each supplier will use RTN to efficiently share traceability data with their retail and wholesale customers who now require FSMA 204-level traceability for more food categories than are included on the FDA’s Food Traceability List. …