Retail & FoodService
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Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to President & CEO following the departure of Rob McDougall, who has retired from Gelson’s after 15 years with the Southern California-based brand. The new leadership position marks Bagan’s third promotion in two years, most recently moving from COO into the role of president in July 2022. …
Produce
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The Fresh Vegetables Division comprises operations related to the processing and sale of whole produce such as iceberg, romaine, leaf lettuces, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, asparagus, artichokes, green onions, sprouts, radishes, and cabbage, as well as salads and meal kits. In the financial year ended December 31, 2021, the Fresh Vegetables Division reported revenue of $1.28 billion. …
Deli
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Rounds of sliced-thin, pink, white-speckled mortadella are popping up on sandwiches, on charcuterie plates and even in the occasional cocktail in Los Angeles, but it’s hard to view any food item depicted in ancient Roman carvings as a flash in the pan. The Italian deli meat that traces its roots to Bologna and as far back as the Etruscans isn’t new, but of late it’s been gaining the kind of star power that salami and prosciutto have hogged for too long. …
Bakery
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Commercial and independent bakeries have been busy in the kitchen, perfecting customer favorites, while conjuring new flavor sensations, intensifying interest in this year’s delectable showdown. …
Seafood
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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $640,994 grant to the city of Newport News, Virginia, to support preliminary studies and design at the Seafood Industrial Park located in Newport News’ SouthEast neighborhood. …
Dairy
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Danish Creamery, a 127-year-old farmer-owned U.S.-based creamery, and its parent company, Challenge Dairy Products Inc, have reinvigorated the packaging of its line of slow-churned, small-batch artisanal butter with a new contemporary aesthetic hitting shelves now. The updated look portrays the premium qualities of Danish Creamery butter in a fun, current and colorful style designed to inspire creativity in the kitchen. …
Meat & Poultry
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Préval AG, an international agri-food company headquartered in St-Hyacinthe, Québec, today announced that it has acquired two business units of the North American Lamb Company (NALCO). Alberta-based NALCO is an integrated lamb supply-chain business serving Western Canada that also owns the two trademarks, Sungold and Lamb Tonight. …