Retail & FoodService
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The Kroger Co. announced it will offer more Americans delivery through the addition of a spoke facility in Central Ohio powered by the Ocado Group (LSE: OCDO). The addition of a delivery “spoke” brings innovation and modern e-commerce to the Central Ohio area, including Columbus, and will extend the grocer’s reach and ability to provide fresh and friendly services to its customers. …
Produce
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Despite overwhelming public acceptance of fruits and vegetables as essential to the health of their families, kids and the future of the planet, close to half of all Americans largely ignore the benefits of eating produce. These are among the highlights of a March 2022 survey conducted by Dole Food Company, Inc. …
Deli
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Snack company Hen of the Woods is pleased to announce a package redesign for their ever-popular line of kettle cooked potato chips. Enlisting the talent of long-time branding collaborators and fellow Cincinnatians Holotype, the new look features an eye-catching updated logo, emphasized word marking and a unique two-tone matte and iridescent metallic layout that reflects Hen of the Woods’ one-of-a-kind flavor offerings. Expect to see the new product packaging jumping off national retailer (and virtual) shelves this month. …
Floral
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The moment we have all been waiting for: the new Plant of the Year by RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been announced. This year, xSemponium Surreal Semponium ‘Destiny’ , bred by Surreal Succulents and managed by Plantipp, received the honor of being recognized as Plant of the Year 2022. …
Bakery
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Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced today its latest expansion of its plant-based portfolio by adding dairy-free organic chocolate to its North American portfolio. Barry Callebaut’s continuous expansion and innovation in this space solidify Barry Callebaut’s position as the most comprehensive supplier of plant-based solutions due to breadth of offerings. Barry Callebaut is amplifying its entire, wide-ranging plant-based solution range, called Plant Craft, just in time for the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo Trade Show. …
Seafood
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Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) is excited to launch a Summer of Science series to educate and inspire everyone around the consensus recommendations on the health benefits of delicious, nutritious seafood. Strong evidence-based seafood nutrition science is the foundation of SNP’s outreach and for four months, leading up to the 6th annual State of the Science Symposium on September 22, a series of events, webinars and social engagements across platforms will share this educational information with a broad audience. Follow along all summer, beginning June 1, at #seafood2xwk and #seafoodscience. …
Dairy
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Dairy product manufacturers in five Midwestern states can prepare now to apply for a new, $1 million round of grants to be administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). …
Meat & Poultry
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Bettcher Industries, a leading manufacturer of protein processing equipment, announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which it will acquire Frontmatec (the “Company”) from Axcel. KKR, which acquired Bettcher in December 2021, will invest additional capital from its North American private equity strategy to support the transaction. …