Month: September 2022

US Foods Announces Completion of Expanded Louisiana Distribution Center

September 12, 2022 US Foods

US Foods Holding Corp. announced today that the company has completed the expansion of its distribution center in Marrero, La. The facility has nearly tripled in size and houses a full assortment of broadline items. It also includes a full-service demonstration kitchen and training center to support culinary innovation, as well as an interactive technology center where US Foods customers can learn about the company’s industry-leading, web-based business solutions. …

Aramark Rolls Out Cool Food Meals on Residence Dining Hall Menus, Identifies 250 Lower Carbon Footprint Dishes

September 12, 2022 Aramark

Aramark is making it easier for students at 15 universities and colleges in Canada to make climate-friendly choices, by introducing Cool Food Meals on residence dining menus this semester. The Cool Food Meals badge identifies dishes with a lower carbon footprint and will appear on up to 250  menu items Aramark will serve in residence dining rooms with all-you-care-to-eat service. …

Beeflow & Cal Poly Strawberry Center Partner For a Study on Strawberry Pollination that Aims to Reduce Food Waste by Up to One-Third

September 12, 2022 Beeflow

While bees are not typically considered vital in the growing of strawberries, a new study from The Cal Poly Strawberry Center and Beeflow will explore the use of managed honeybees in strawberry pollination. The first-of-its-kind research funded by the California Strawberry Commission (CSC) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) hopes to harvest many results, including reduction of food waste by up to one-third. …

Driscoll’s Summer of Sweetness Brings Fresh Brand Marketing Launches, Reinforcing Only the Finest Berries Promise to Consumers

September 12, 2022 Driscoll’s

Driscoll’s has launched its latest digital projects, including its Berry Patch Sensory Wheels™ and a collection of “Specialty Strawberry Mini Sets” to support the brand’s high-flavor strawberry collection. The new digital assets were timed with the return of Driscoll’s seasonal premium offering and bring the brand’s promise of providing Only the Finest Berries to life through custom creative, shareable online content. …

FPAA Response to Rubio, Scott Section Request for 301 Trade Investigation

September 12, 2022 Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

In a recent letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, Rubio and Scott, who are Republicans, asked the Biden Administration to open a trade investigation on Mexico’s fresh fruit and vegetable sector.  …