Barfresh Expands Penetration of the Education Channel with Addition of 536 New School Locations in the State of Maryland

January 3, 2022 Barfresh Food Group Inc.

Barfresh Food Group, Inc., a provider of frozen, ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink beverages, today announced that it has expanded its education program to an additional 536 school locations. These new locations are spread out across eight school districts in the state of Maryland and form a collective student population of over 380,000 students.

Aramark Rolls Out Cool Food Meals on Residential Dining Menus, Identifies 350 Lower Carbon Footprint Dishes

January 3, 2022 Aramark

Aramark, the largest U.S.-based food service provider, is making it easier for students at 10 U.S.-based universities to make climate-friendly choices, by introducing Cool Food Meals on residential dining menus this semester.

Dessert Holdings Acquires Premium Dessert Maker Steven Charles

January 3, 2022 Bain Capital Private Equity

Founded in 1995, Steven Charles crafts unique and memorable desserts for restaurant and retail clients. The Company is known for its culinary innovation and development of imaginative signature desserts made from the highest-quality ingredients.

The Real Reason Costco Stopped Selling Its All-American Chocolate Cake

January 3, 2022 Mashed

Ah, Costco, the land of low prices, delicious pizza, free samples for days (yes, Costco samples are back!), and the fudgy, chocolatey goodness that is — or was — the All-American Chocolate Cake. For years, this beloved chocolate cake, easily big enough to feed 20 guests or more, was a trusted go-to for birthdays, holiday parties, Mother’s Day celebrations, and more. That is, until the day it unexpectedly disappeared.

South Carolina Extends Cash Value Benefit Increase on Fruits, Veggies for WIC Participants

January 3, 2022 Tim Renaud, WSAV

“Typically, CVBs are around $9 per child and $11 for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. With the upcoming holiday season, we are happy to be able to allow our WIC families to purchase more fruits and vegetables,” said Berry Kelly, State WIC Director. “This temporary boost is an investment in our WIC families’ futures.”