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Since 2003, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has conducted periodic nationwide consumer usage and attitude studies on blueberries. Since 2013, findings show that blueberries are the number one preferred berry, with a 700% increase in blueberry consumption since 2001.

The transaction is being led by Tim Alexander, Andy Warczak and Ryan Ghazaeri of the Harris Williams Consumer Group.

Due to high demand, Ramar Foods announces a shortage on its ube (purple yam) supply. Purple Yam has been the popular comfort food for the diaspora and has been enjoyed in several ice cream flavors under Ramar's Magnolia brand. The all-natural ube supply is experiencing a shortage. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and surges in grocery, the supplies are going to be limited.

Green Giant® announced the introduction of Green Giant™ Cauliflower Breadsticks to its popular Green Giant Veggie Swap-Ins® line. Green Giant Cauliflower Breadsticks are available in Original and Garlic flavors in the frozen foods aisle.

Nature’s Eats, a privately held, family-owned brand of Texas Star Nut & Food Company, announced launch plans for a new almond flour that performs, bakes and rises similar to traditional all purpose flour. The advanced baking formulation will be a first of its kind on the market as demand for almond flour skyrockets and consumers seek healthier cooking options.

Om Mushroom Superfood, a producer of USA-grown, USDA Certified Organic, whole food functional mushroom powders, announced the hiring of Eric Fetty, a CPG operations and supply chain veteran, as the company's new vp of operations.

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. announced that its board of directors has unanimously elected Tom Hayes as the cooperative's next president and chief executive officer.

Idahoan Foods announced Richard Hoelzel as corporate executive chef, foodservice. In his new role, Hoelzel will work closely with Idahoan’s current and future customers on menu engineering as well as supporting new product development.

The old saying is that when life gives you lemons—you make lemonade. Yet here’s a case where a world leading cooperative, Ocean Spray Cranberries, is seemingly now making everything—from just a single berry. In mid-2019, Ocean Spray hired 18-year CPG innovation and marketing veteran Rizal Hamdallah as Chief Global Innovation Officer.