Global commitment seeks to grow the marketplace of bee-friendly almonds, protecting pollinators by significantly increasing habitat and eliminating specific pesticides
September 8, 2020
KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND) announced its commitment to become the first snack company to exclusively source its almonds from bee-friendly farmland across the globe by 2025.
Due to high demand, Ramar Foods announces a shortage on its ube (purple yam) supply
August 21, 2020
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.
New product line marks the vegetable brand’s entry into the frozen bread category
August 18, 2020
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.
Demand for almond flour is credited to consumer interest in paleo, keto, and gluten-free diets
August 14, 2020
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.
Eric Fetty to assume role as vice president of operations
August 11, 2020
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.
Tom Hayes to take on role as president and chief executive officer
August 7, 2020
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.
Richard Hoelzel will work closely with Idahoan’s current and future customers on menu engineering
August 4, 2020
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.
Speaking at New Products Conference: Rizal Hamdallah, Ocean Spray Cranberries
August 3, 2020
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.
Montmorency tart and sweet Bing cherry juices are now available in the produce section of 61 Washington and Oregon QFC stores
July 30, 2020
CHERRiSH is a functional beverage with health properties to strengthen a natural line of defense. The company announced that its 12oz ready-to-drink 100% Montmorency tart and sweet Bing cherry juices are now available in the produce section of 61 Washington and Oregon QFC stores.