Bakery
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Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO), producer of Nature’s Own, Wonder, Tastykake, Dave’s Killer Bread, and other bakery foods, today announced several key appointments consistent with the company’s management succession plan. …
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Drake’s Introduces Starlight Brownies
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Gain Valuable Skills and Knowledge at IBIE 2019
May 23, 2019
Dairy
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“We feel we’re in this together,” said Kurt Epprecht, vice president of cheese quality at Great Lakes Cheese, a company founded by his father, Hans, 65 years ago. …
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Darigold Expands Capabilities in Mexico
May 23, 2019
Deli
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Blount Fine Foods Recalls Soup with Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
May 24, 2019Blount Fine Foods, a McKinney, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 6,690 pounds of soup with chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. …
Floral
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AmericanHort Welcomes New Board Members
May 24, 2019AmericanHort announces the election of three new members to the Board of Directors, along with the installation of a new slate of officers. These individuals are leaders from across the horticulture industry and encompass various experiences, skills and backgrounds. …
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Petalfox Expands to the East Coast
May 23, 2019
Meat & Poultry
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Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced the company’s commitment to reduce overall solid waste sent to landfills 75% by 2025. This includes certifying at least 35 of its facilities in the United States, or three-quarters of its domestic facilities, as zero-waste-to-landfill by 2025. Through this bold initiative, the company will minimize waste and recycle or reuse materials that were once considered garbage, ultimately reducing waste sent to landfills in numerous communities throughout the country. …
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Beef Checkoff Takes Youth On Virtual Field Trips
May 24, 2019
Produce
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CMI Orchards is gearing up for another successful import season with fruit arriving from New Zealand, Argentina and Chile next month. CMI’s import program includes apples, pears and cherries with conventional and organic options in addition to specialty branded apples. …
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Boggiatto Produce Rebrands as Hitchcock Farms
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Fresh Express Introduces Premium Slaw Salads
May 24, 2019
Retail & FoodService
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Governor Tom Wolf announced that Dollar General Corporation has established a new cold storage facility in Schuylkill County. At full capacity, the project is expected to support the creation of 100 new jobs. …
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Uber Gears up for Expansion of Toronto Operation
May 24, 2019
Seafood
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Legislation before New York state lawmakers would create a new tax break for restaurants that donate oyster shells for environmental conservation. …
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These Bivalves Tell a Story: Murder Point Oysters
May 24, 2019