Retail & FoodService
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Schnucks Adds International Sections in Some Stores
Mark Hamstra, Specialty Food News Retail & FoodService June 4, 2024
Schnuck Markets has been expanding its selection of international offerings, including several iconic European brands, in some locations based on local customer preferences. …
Produce
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MSU Potato Breeder Develops New Genetically Engineered Potato
Jack Falinski, Michigan State University AgBioResearch Produce June 4, 2024
The Kal91.3 potato is bred from an MSU potato variety named Kalkaska. The newly developed potato can be stored in cool temperatures for long periods of time without sucrose, the compound that sugar is typically stored in potatoes as, converting into reducing sugars such as fructose and glucose. Without as many reducing sugars, off-color browning and caramelization can be minimized in the Kal91.3 potato, leading to healthier and higher-quality products, including potato chips. …
Deli
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APPLEGATE® pepperoni has gone organic. Building on its line of 100% natural1 pepperoni, Applegate Farms, LLC announced the release of two new organic pepperoni options: APPLEGATE ORGANICS® Pork & Beef Uncured Pepperoni and APPLEGATE ORGANICS® Turkey Uncured Pepperoni. These additions are the first nationally available organic pepperoni options on the market, available now at Sprouts and Whole Foods Markets nationwide. …
Floral
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The Society of American Florists (SAF) invites breeders and growers from around the world to participate in the annual Outstanding Varieties Competition, held Aug. 6-9, 2024 in conjunction with SAF Miami 2024, the the associations 139th Annual Convention. …
Bakery
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Balance Point Capital Advisors, LLC is pleased to announce its investment in Firehook Bakery of Virginia, Inc., a portfolio company of Forward Consumer Partners (“Forward”), a Greenwich, CT-based private equity investment firm focused on investing in “powerful brands making powerful products”. Balance Point provided debt capital to support the acquisition of Firehook. …
Dairy
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When the calendar turns to June, that can only mean one thing: it’s time to celebrate all things dairy, and Prairie Farms is doing so in a big way with activities throughout the month, including dairy farmer interviews, product launches, refreshed package designs, give-a-ways, and more. …
Meat & Poultry
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Feeding Quality Forum Registration Now Open
Morgan Boecker, Certified Angus Beef Meat & Poultry June 4, 2024
As we approach a herd rebuild, you need confidence to navigate today’s cattle market dynamics. This year’s Feeding Quality Forum (FQF) theme is just that, so attendees can leave ready to make more informed decisions at the ranch and feedyard to get more value for their cattle. …