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Oregon Fruit Products LLC announced that the company’s board of directors appointed Joe Prewett as president and chief executive officer. Prewett will assume the role effective mid-October, while current CEO, Chris Sarles, will help to ensure a smooth transition.

Smoky Barbecue Carrot Crisps contain 35 calories per serving, and like all Dirt Kitchen Snacks varieties are vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free and kosher. They contain no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives or added sugar. 

A survey from the International Food Information Council found consumers ranked vegetables first in every food-function benefit area.

The cornerstone release, Green Giant® Restaurant Style sides, are vegetable-based side dishes inspired by some of America's favorite restaurants. The hearty cuts of premium vegetables include savory sauces and come ready-to-sauté directly in a skillet or pan – providing an unparalleled restaurant-like experience right at home. 

Since the new snacks are baked using a low heat method, the nutrients, allowing the colors of the carrots, radishes, purple sweet potatoes and mushrooms in the mix to remain vibrant.

For the sixteenth consecutive year, almonds are the top nut in global new product development according to Global New Products data from Innova Market Insights, having been first recognized as the number one nut globally in 2006.

RIND® uses upcycled, rescued produce in its sourcing and drying processes while retaining the nutrient-rich fruit skin whenever possible. As a result, RIND® has successfully diverted more than 350,000 pounds of edible food waste in 2021, staying true to the brand’s mission to maximize nutrition and minimize waste. 

Licuados are a classic Mexican beverage, serving as a quick nutritious breakfast at home or more commonly on the run where people stop for one at juice and licuado stands. Licuados are blended like smoothies but not as thick.

The California Walnut Board (CWB) and the California Walnut Commission (CWC) announced that Robert Verloop has been named executive director and chief executive officer, effective July 11, 2022. The CWB and CWC represent over 4,500 California walnut growers and nearly 90 handlers, producing over 1.4 billion pounds of walnuts in 2021 that ship to more than 50 countries around the world.