Todd Nogelmeier Named Vice President Of Foodservice Sales For Tyson Fresh Meats

August 1, 2016 Tyson Foods

Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. has announced that Todd Nogelmeier has been promoted to vice president, foodservice sales. Nogelmeier will lead and direct the sales activities for Tyson Fresh Meats National Accounts Foodservice Sales Team, including sales of beef and pork to both broadline and chain accounts.

Smart Snacks Rule Brings Eggs To The Table

August 1, 2016 American Egg Board (AEB)

Hard-boiled eggs provide a nutrient dense option for healthy snacks and a la carte offerings in schools, according to the final guidelines issued recently by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service under its Smart Snacks Rule1. In a change from its earlier renditions of the rule, this final decision exempts whole eggs from limits on both total fat and saturated fat.

Innovations, Trends & Old Friends Bring Home PMA Foodservice Conference

Fresh produce and foodservice professionals contributed to another year full of groundbreaking products, mouthwatering dishes and full on engagement at PMA’s 35th annual Foodservice Conference and Expo.

Stavis Seafoods & G&C Food Distributors Enter Select Partnership

August 1, 2016 Stavis Seafoods

Stavis Seafoods, a family owned, international importer and first receiver of fresh & frozen seafood, today announced it entered a select partnership with G&C Food Distributors, one of the leading food service re-distributors in the United States. The partnership will start with the warehousing and delivery of more than 80 of Stavis Seafoods’ products. G&C Foods currently re-distributes more than 4,000 products to over 1,000 food service and retail customers in 28 states.

Equitable Food Initiative Announces Program Rewarding GLOBALG.A.P., SQF & CanadaGAP Growers

August 1, 2016 Equitable Food Initiative

The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), a nonprofit that brings together workers, growers and retailers to produce safer, more responsibly grown fruits and vegetables, today announced that it will begin rewarding growers who have demonstrated best practices through a select number of other food safety programs by allowing them to use those certifications to streamline the EFI audit.