Retail & FoodService
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Hy-Vee Chairman and CEO Randy Edeker has named Jeremy Gosch as CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s retail operations as well as vice chairman of Hy-Vee’s Board of Directors. Gosch will lead alongside Aaron Wiese, who will serve as CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s subsidiaries and supply chain as well as vice chairman of Hy-Vee’s Board of Directors. Gosch’s new leadership role will take effect Oct. 1, 2022. …
Produce
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Growing sales combined with successful efficacy trials on several additional high-value commodities has excited the agricultural community and thrilled the company’s existing investors resulting in a small pre-Series A raise being over-subscribed. …
Deli
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The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food, Standards and Product Safety division is urging Connecticut residents to check their refrigerators for EZ Noble Sushi, which was available for purchase this week at Geissler’s Supermarkets in Connecticut and Massachusetts. …
Floral
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In Ames, Iowa on Thursday, August 4, 2022, an industry icon was presented with the prestigious Breeder’s Cup Award during the Summer Summit, hosted collaboratively this year by All-America Selections, National Garden Bureau and the Home Garden Seed Association. …
Bakery
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Celebrity Baker & Chef Duff Goldman to Take Center Stage With Foie Grock Rock Band at IBIE 2022
International Baking Industry Exposition Bakery August 17, 2022
The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), commonly known as the Baking Expo™, is pleased to announce that legendary baker Duff Goldman and his cover band, Foie Grock will perform at the 2022 event during a special happy hour event. Presented by AB Mauri North America, The Rockin’ Pint will take place on Monday, September 19. …
Seafood
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The first flounder item in their portfolio, the delicious garlic and herb marinated Wild Alaskan Flounder combines chef-inspired flavors with high quality MSC certified flounder for a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal. …
Dairy
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Crave Brothers Farmstead earns the coveted title of Grand Master Cheesemaker at the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction on August 11. Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland — the state known for making the world’s best dairy products. …
Meat & Poultry
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Congress Could Beef Up Meatpacking Oversight This Fall. But Obstacles To Enforcement Remain
ARUNI SONI, Missouri Independent Meat & Poultry August 17, 2022
At a time when there’s greater scrutiny at the federal level on consolidation in the meatpacking industry, the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022 would create an Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters in the U.S. Department of Agriculture tasked with enforcing the 1921 law. …