Retail & FoodService
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Instacart and The Save Mart Companies announced their expanded omnichannel partnership featuring several Instacart in-store solutions such as Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, and FoodStorm, an order management system that powers food service and catering experiences purpose-built for grocery. The Save Mart Companies will also upgrade to Instacart’s Storefront Pro, bringing superior e-commerce capabilities with advanced advertising options to its business. This expanded partnership will improve the shopping experience for customers at nearly all 200 Save Mart, FoodMaxx, and Lucky locations. …
Produce
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CMSA is proud to announce the Sustainable Biodegradable Paper Bag, known as “Earthpack,” has clinched the coveted Packaging Innovation Award at the prestigious CPMA (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) Produce Show held in Vancouver, Canada. It was presented by Mucci Farms as a Paper Mesh bag, which adds to their lineup of a series of award-winning packages. …
Deli
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Reser’s Fine Foods is voluntarily recalling a single item with a specific use by date, produced at a regional facility and distributed to ALDI. The product is the Aldi Deli Macaroni Salad 32 oz, with a Use By Date of Jun/03/24 due to an incorrect label. The incorrect label does not include an allergen callout for wheat. …
Floral
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The That Flower Feeling Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of new supporters and the continued dedication of existing contributors, advancing its mission to share the joy of flowers worldwide. …
Bakery
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As more fans crave the sweet flavor profile that Hawaiian brings, Sara Lee Artesano crafted their Hawaiian variety with premium ingredients to deliver delicious, sweet bread and buns with the perfect tropical twist. Baked without artificial flavors and preservatives, and no high fructose corn syrup, these new additions to the Artesano portfolio offer an indulgent flavor and bring a gourmet restaurant experience straight to the consumer’s home. …
Seafood
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The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is Accepting Proposals for GOMESA Project
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Seafood May 20, 2024
Proposals, which are restricted to projects within Hancock, Harrison and Jackson Counties, must meet one or more of the following criteria: projects and activities for the purposes of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetland losses; mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife or natural resources; implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal or comprehensive conservation management plan; mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through the funding of onshore infrastructure projects; and planning assistance and the administrative costs of compliance. …
Dairy
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Saputo Inc. announced its plan for executive leadership succession. Lino A. Saputo, Chair of the Board, President, and CEO, indicated to the Board of Directors his intention to transition from President and CEO to a role of Executive Chair of the Board. In this capacity, Mr. Saputo will continue to provide invaluable oversight of the Company’s strategic development to drive value creation. The transition will take effect on August 9, 2024, the date of the Company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting. …
Meat & Poultry
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The new, state-of-the-art 50,000-square-foot addition will help increase daily efficiency and productivity, double output capacity, and help decrease labor hours. Plans are to start construction on the expansion by Summer 2024 and be complete by the end of 2025. The new building will feature the latest energy-efficient technologies, from lighting to panels with high thermal performance that are more durable, energy-efficient and installed smoothly for a quicker construction time. …