Elior North America to Increase Plant-Based Meals Through Collaboration With The Humane Society of The United States

September 1, 2022 Elior North America

Elior North America is teaming up with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to increase the company’s plant-based offerings over the next three years. Through this initiative, Elior commits to 50% meatless entrees in new programs/promotion developments, maintaining an emphasis on increasing plant-based proteins by December 31, 2025.

California Giant Berry Farms Announces 4th Annual Chef Invitational Top Chef, Derek Seigfried from Gordon Food Service

September 1, 2022 California Giant Berry Farms

California Giant Berry Farms today announced the winner of the 2022 Chef Invitational, Derek Seigfried from Gordon Food Service. Seigfried won the title of California Giant Berry Farms’ Top Chef with his Blackberry Lamb Kofta recipe. 

Blue Point Serves Up Packaged Food Experience in Partnership with Water Lilies Food

September 1, 2022 Blue Point Capital Partners 

Blue Point Capital Partners is pleased to continue its history of investing in food businesses with the acquisition of Water Lilies Food, LLC. Water Lilies is a manufacturer and distributor of premium frozen Asian-inspired cuisine for major retail private label and foodservice customers nationwide. Blue Point made the investment in partnership with Peter Lee, second generation family member and CEO, who is retaining a significant ownership position in the Company.

CHEP U.S. Receives EcoVadis’ Gold Sustainability Rating

September 1, 2022 CHEP

EcoVadis recently announced that CHEP U.S., a Brambles company and a global leader in supply chain solutions and sustainability, received the EcoVadis’ Gold medal for 2022. This ranks CHEP U.S. within the top 7% of all large companies in its industry for its corporate social responsibility efforts, after just two years of participating in the EcoVadis assessment.

Leadership Transitions at CMI Orchards

September 1, 2022 CMI Orchards

CMI Orchards announced today that the company has advanced several positions within the company in preparing for a period of tremendous growth.