Packaged Foods News
See what’s cooking in the food manufacturing industry. Discover what’s new in food processing and packaging. This section includes information about innovations in seafood processing; freezing techniques; canning operations; and mergers and acquisitions, licensing and marketing by food manufacturers.
Lita’s Mexican Foods Inc. Included in Game Changers Report
Lita’s Mexican Foods Inc. is thrilled to announce their inclusion in Game Changers: Leading Companies. Powered by Women, an initiative led by Natural Products Canada (NPC) that provides an interesting look at the women leading Canada’s growing natural and bio-based industries. - March 31, 2023 - Lita's Mexican Foods Inc.
The Fruit Company® Expands Tourism Operations with Acquisition of Mount Hood Railroad
The renowned gourmet gifting company is quickly becoming a top tourism destination in the Pacific Northwest. - March 27, 2023 - The Fruit Company
Blank Slate Kitchen Releases Zhug
Blank Slate Kitchen, the innovative culinary company known for their unique specialty foods, including the only domestically-produced Sichuan Chili Oil, have just introduced the first small-batch, shelf-stable and nationally available Zhug. An herby hot sauce of Yemeni origin, Zhug has been floated... - March 09, 2023 - Blank Slate Kitchen
NC Chips Manufacturer Tackles Food Waste & Emissions Through Sustainability
Southern Snacks, an NC snack company, has announced its commitment to reducing food waste and promoting sustainability through its line of snacks made from rescued "imperfect" sweet potatoes that would otherwise go to waste. The company is working towards reducing methane emissions from food waste sent to landfills by sourcing its ingredients locally and baking its snacks with organic coconut oil. By supporting Southern Snacks, consumers help sustainability and get better-for-you snacks. - March 06, 2023 - Southern Snacks
Coast Package Material Launches Innovative Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Coast Package Material serves multiple industries with safe and sustainable pouches. Since these pouches are demanded far and wide in the world. - January 28, 2023 - Coast Package Material
Tartis LLC Launches Online Store for Authentic Gluten Free Italian Soft Almond Cookies
Tartis, a small family-owned business, is excited to announce the launch of their new online store, www.pizzicotti.com, offering their delicious and authentic gluten free Italian style soft almond cookies to customers all over the country. - January 24, 2023 - Tartis LLC
28 Women Execs in the Food Industry Earn Honors
28 women in the frozen and refrigerated foods industries are honored by their peers and the editors of Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer magazine. - January 18, 2023 - Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer
Superior Grocers Announces Richard Wardwell as President & CEO
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains currently operating 70 locations, is pleased to announce Richard Wardwell as President & CEO effective January 30, 2023. Wardwell brings more than 40 years of grocery retail experience. He began his... - January 17, 2023 - Superior Grocers
Tenzo Launches New Product: Single Serve Matcha Packets
Tenzo, a leading provider of organic ceremonial matcha, is excited to announce the launch of their newest product: Single Serve Matcha Packets. Each box contains 10 individually wrapped packets, making it easy to enjoy matcha on the go. Since launching in 2016, Tenzo has worked with a top tea... - January 09, 2023 - Tenzo
Livwell Foods Announces Launch at Northeast Fresh Market Locations
LIVWELL Foods, a local New York company with a line of plant based pasta sauces, today announces that the full collection is now available at 16 The Fresh Market stores across NY, MA, NJ, PA, MD, and CT. “We’ve made incredible progress in terms of growing our presence in the retail... - January 07, 2023 - Livwell Foods
True Nopal Cactus Water, the Original Cactus Water, Kicks Off 2023 Healthy and Hydrated Campaign
True Nopal Cactus Water, The Original Cactus Water, Kicks off 2023 Healthy and Hydrated campaign. This refreshing and hydrating beverage is made with 100% natural and organic, sustainably sourced cactus water and is packed with essential electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. Not only is True Nopal... - January 03, 2023 - True Nopal Ventures LLC
Tenzo Launches a Matcha Holiday Bundle for Black Friday Sale; 30% Off
Tenzo is launching a Tenzo Holiday Bundle starting November 25, 2022. This Tenzo Holiday bundle will include 60 grams of organic ceremonial Tenzo matcha, a reusable storage tin, a measuring scoop, an electric mixer, and a glass matcha tumbler. This deal will be on sale at 30% off from November 25... - November 23, 2022 - Tenzo
Jolly Legal Cannabis Unveils Their New Product Lines and Explains Their Quickly-Rising Brand
Jolly Cannabis is reaching even deeper into the cannabis industry to meet the needs of more consumers. CBD and THC soft chews, disposables and tinctures are coming soon to the Jolly Cannabis product lineup. - November 05, 2022 - Jolly Cannabis
Small Business Turns Double Digits
Sweet Candy Café Marks 10th Anniversary - October 24, 2022 - Sweet Candy Café
BeLeaf Plant-Based Foods' Konjac Shrimp Wins Coveted Best Plant-Based Seafood Award at FoodBev Media's World Plant-Based Awards 2022
www.beleafvegan.com BeLeaf Plant-Based Foods’ Konjac Shrimp has been recognized as Best plant–based seafood winning the coveted award at the World Plant-Based Awards 2022 hosted by FoodBev Media in association with Plant Based World Expo. Edging out stiff competition in this up and... - October 05, 2022 - BeLeaf Plant-Based Foods
Superior Grocers Opens New Location in Santa Paula, CA
Today, Superior Grocers opens their 70th store in Santa Paula, CA at 280 E Harvard Blvd. The store opened under the banner, The Market by Superior. A full-service Supermarket featuring the largest selection of Produce in Santa Paula, Grocery, Liquor, Fresh Quality Meat, a large assortment of baked... - September 15, 2022 - Superior Grocers
Vgarden Expands Into Australia with Cale & Daughters to Bring Healthy and Delicious Plant-Based Foods to the Region
Gan Shmuel Health Industries & Agricultural Cooperative Society Unveil New Factory as Demand for Vegan Specialties & Conscious Food Production Alternatives Grows - September 05, 2022 - Vgarden
Bald Man Brewing to Release the Suburbs "Love is the Law Pub Ale" on 8/20 to Bring Everyone Together Over a Beer in the Name of Love and Rock & Roll
The Bald Man Brewing is very excited to announce a branded beer called 'The Suburb's Love is the Law Pub Ale"' which will be introduced at Bald Man Brewing 6th Birthday Concert Event concert in Eagan on 8/20. - August 04, 2022 - Bald Man Brewing
Russ Davis Wholesale Product Recall
Russ Davis Wholesale, Inver Grove Heights, MN, is voluntarily recalling multiple fruit and vegetable products produced by their Inver Grove Heights, MN facility. - August 01, 2022 - Russ Davis Wholesale
Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Natierra Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry (Lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) Due to Levels of Lead
BrandStorm Inc. announced it is voluntarily recalling 2 lots of Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) pouches because of the presence or potential presence of lead above the FDA's recommended limits, per the serving size specified on the nutritional facts panel. People... - July 17, 2022 - Natierra
Superior Grocers Acquires Numero Uno
Superior Grocers, a Southern California grocery retailer, announced today that it has acquired Numero Uno, an independent chain of 22 Hispanic retail grocery stores in Southern California. Superior Grocers will now operate 69 grocery stores in Southern California. Richard Wardwell, President of... - July 14, 2022 - Superior Grocers
Go Sake! Sparkling Sake is Summer Formed in Bubbles
Japanese food is becoming increasingly popular. The number of japanese restaurants has increased rapidly in recent years, which is consistent with the widespread growing acceptance of japanese food and drinking culture. Japanese sake in particular was able to benefit from this development and is... - July 13, 2022 - Go-Sake
J&M Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Favorite Day, Lavender Shortbread Cookie Bites
J&M Foods Issues a Voluntary Recall on a Select Lot Number of Favorite Day, Lavender Shortbread Cookies Due to the Packages Contain Chocolate Chip Cookies That Do Not Disclose the Correct Allergens J&M Foods is initiating a voluntary recall because a select number of the Lavender... - July 01, 2022 - J&M Foods, Inc.
Coffee Company Supporting Dog Rescues Throughout the U.S.
Specialty Coffee Company, The Bully Bean Coffee, has announced that a portion of their proceeds will go to help rescue dogs as well as police dogs and military dogs after retirement. Many rescues are in great need of funds so when The Bully Bean learned how great the need was, they were quick to... - June 26, 2022 - The Bully Bean
Belse Gourmet Vegan Restaurant and Brewery Opened in the Bowery
Belse Plant Cuisine, a gourmet vegan restaurant, brewery and bar located at 265 Bowery, opened Tuesday, June 14 in over 11,000 newly-designed square feet. It features upscale vegan cuisine on separate lunch, dinner, late-night and weekend brunch menus, as well as craft beers made daily at its on-site brewery. There is a full-service bar with Belse signature wines, an extensive drink menu, and a large selection of spirit-free drinks. - June 15, 2022 - Belse Restaurant
Chocolate Gift Box of Treats for Every Occasion
The Chocolate Spectrum Café and Academy, a retail and wholesale operation that trains and employs individuals with special needs, has just launched a new line of chocolate gift boxes, Gift Box of Treats for Every Occasion. These Gift Boxes include Chocolate Treats: Fudge, decorated chocolate bars, truffles, molded chocolates, chocolate covered Oreos and chocolate covered pretzel rods. These items are presented in a smart and sturdy thematically-colored gift box with a colorful label. - June 10, 2022 - The Chocolate Spectrum
Fortun's Finishing Touch Soups & Sauces Mixes Utmost Quality, Convenience and Profitability to Serve Food Service Industry
Nation's Food Service Industry Increases Profitability and Convenience with Chef-Inspired Soups and Sauces. - June 09, 2022 - Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups & Sauces
Wozz! Trio of Globally Inspired Cooking Sauces Win Big at National Food Awards
A Trio of Globally Inspired Cooking Sauces made by specialty foods company, Wozz! Kitchen Creations, won 3 Gold medals at the NYC Fancy Food Show sofi™ Awards. Considered top honors in the country, Wozz Winning Sauces include their newest release Korean Raspberry Gochujang BBQ Sauce, Vietnamese Green Tea and Mint Dipping Sauce and North African Chermoula Cooking Sauce. - May 12, 2022 - Wozz Kitchen Creations
Ocean Garden® Products Celebrates Its 65th Anniversary
After 65 years of hard work and determination, Ocean Garden® went from a small company to the leading importer of Mexican Shrimp to the United States and to the World. Ocean Garden® is seafood importing, exporting, sales, and marketing company focused on catering to the foodservice distributors (serving restaurant and retail trade), restaurant, and supermarket chains. - May 12, 2022 - Ocean Garden Products
True Nopal Cactus Water Announces Verification with the Non-GMO Project
True Nopal Ventures LLC, the original and number one selling cactus water brand in the world, has announced its alignment with the Non-GMO Project. In an effort to provide consumers with further product transparency, True Nopal Cactus Water has finalized the process with the Non-GMO Project... - May 10, 2022 - True Nopal Ventures LLC
IN BOLD PRINT. Closes $500K Pre-Seed Funding Round
IN BOLD PRINT., the first product sustainability scoring platform for ecommerce companies, today announced the close of a $500 thousand Pre-Seed financing round from Jimber Capital. The capital will further the development of IN BOLD PRINT.’s platform as it gains traction with early ecommerce... - April 28, 2022 - IN BOLD PRINT.
Fortun's Finishing Touch Soups & Sauces Delivers Custom Chowder Bars to Grocers Nationwide
Offering grocers’ seafood departments the chance to increase revenue through custom branded soups, while heightening customer loyalty, is Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups & Sauces. Its Hot Soup and Cold “To Go” Chowder Bar program provides select grocers with quick and quality meal solutions to serve their customers from their seafood departments. - April 14, 2022 - Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups & Sauces
IronOrbit Exhibits at the Nation’s Largest Design & Manufacturing Expo
Innovative Technology Provider is on a Mission to Help Modernize US Manufacturing. IronOrbit, ICT powerhouse and Gartner recognized Managed DaaS provider, will be exhibiting at Design & Manufacturing (D&M) West expo from April 12-14, located at the Anaheim Convention Center. The... - April 12, 2022 - IronOrbit
Best Food and Beverage Websites of 2022 to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 26th Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association will name the best food and beverage websites as part of their 26th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development. Food and Beverage Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2022 Best Food and Beverage Website WebAwards at www.webaward.org. - April 07, 2022 - Web Marketing Association
Fortun's Finishing Touch Soups & Sauces Introduces New Ready-to-Eat Vegan Soups
Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups & Sauces has created a variety of ready-to-eat vegan soups for the food service industry. - March 28, 2022 - Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups & Sauces
Food Industry Visionary Returns to Offer Healthy Alternatives in Soups and Sauces
Kevin Fortun returns to the food industry with a focus on food service with Fortun's Finishing Touch Soups & Sauces. - March 17, 2022 - Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups & Sauces
Lighting Etc., Inc is Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence and Innovation in the Lighting Industry
Celebrating 25 years partnering with food processing plants to supply superior lighting fixtures to wash-down areas, and now dry areas. - March 04, 2022 - Lighting Etc., Inc
J&M Food, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Pecan (Tree Nut) Allergy Alert for 535 Packages of Favorite Day Soft-Baked Carrot Cake Cookies
J&M Foods, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of 535 packages of Favorite Day Soft-Baked Carrot Cake Cookies, with best before dates 07-OCT-2022, 08-OCT-2022, 09-OCT-2022 and 10-OCT-2022 (UPC CODE #0 85239 25803 3), because they contain pecans that, although stated in the ingredients list, are... - February 24, 2022 - J&M Foods, Inc.
Legendary Parsi Indian Culinary Entrepreneur Tanaz Godiwalla Brings "A Parsi Affair" Line of Condiments to North America
Condiments are based on secret heirloom recipes and bring the taste of Parsi food into kitchens around the world. Branded as "A Parsi Affair," she will begin with two varieties of condiments based on recipes perfected and handed down from generation to generation since 1969. - February 21, 2022 - A Parsi Affair
Bioplastics International Launches Water Soluble PVA Replacement for Plastics
Bioplastics International creates water soluble PVA products to replace plastics, to stop the plastic pollution of our oceans and beaches. - February 07, 2022 - Bioplastics International
February 12th Food Tasting at Pete’s Fresh Market in Matteson and Wheaton, Illinois.
Announcing the Abdale LOCAL Super Food Tasting featuring Kaufhold’s Kurds, hand-breaded Wisconsin cheese curds, and Aurelio’s Family Pizzeria Marinara Sauce, great used as a dipping sauce, or served on your favorite pasta. Enjoy the football game with something to support local midwest businesses. At Pete’s Fresh Market, Saturday, February 12, 11 am to 3 pm in Matteson and Wheaton, Illinois. - February 04, 2022 - Abdale Corporation
The Food Lovers Marketplace Relaunches Multi-Vendor E-Commerce Store
The Food Lovers Marketplace, an Australian-owned and operated venture, has relaunched in 2022 delivering a platform that is faster and easier to use for both customer and vendors. - January 21, 2022 - The Food Lovers Marketplace
PeterKam.com Addresses Foodies That Remember and Crave for Foods Gone Extinct
Preserve the taste and memories of your favorite foods for future generations to enjoy. - December 28, 2021 - PeterKam.com
Abdale LOCAL New Year Food Tasting at Pete's Fresh Market in Willowbrook
Abdale LOCAL New Year Food Tasting featuring Kaufhold’s Kurds, hand-breaded Wisconsin cheese curds, and Aurelio’s Family Pizzeria Marinara Sauce, great used as a dipping sauce, or served on your favorite pasta. Enjoy your New Year entertainment with something to support local midwest businesses. - December 22, 2021 - Abdale Corporation
Riviana Foods Donates Over 70,000 Servings of Mahatma® Rice to Families in Need in Houston, Texas
Riviana Foods Inc. announced today it has donated over 70,000 servings of Mahatma® Jasmine Rice with Quinoa to benefit families in Houston, Texas who have been enduring financial distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Mahatma Rice Holiday Donation” initiative recognizes... - December 21, 2021 - Riviana Foods
Riviana Foods Donates Over 130,000 Servings of Carolina® Rice to Families in Need in New York City
Riviana Foods Inc. announced, today, it has donated over 130,000 servings of Carolina® Rice to benefit families in New York City who have been enduring financial distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Carolina Holiday Donation” initiative recognizes communities that were... - December 21, 2021 - Riviana Foods
The Abdale LOCAL Holiday Food Tasting at Pete's Fresh Market
Abdale LOCAL Holiday Food Tasting featuring Kaufhold’s Kurds, hand-breaded Wisconsin cheese curds, and Aurelio’s Family Pizzeria Marinara Sauce, great used as a dipping sauce, or served on your favorite pasta. Enjoy your holiday entertainment with something to support local midwest businesses. - December 17, 2021 - Abdale Corporation
Abdale LOCAL Kicks-Off with Inland Cape Rice Fallin' for Chili Recipe
The passion at Inland Cape Rice Company is to provide your family with the highest quality, healthiest, and most delicious rice straight from their farm to your table. Support a Local Illinois Farm. "Our passion is providing Midwest residents who love healthy whole grains with a farm-direct, sustainable, nutritious rice." Abdale LOCAL supports their values. Try the Inland Cape Rice Fallin' for Chili Recipe. - November 18, 2021 - Abdale Corporation
Abdale LOCAL Kicks Off Holiday Entertaining Local Style
Shop local for all your holiday entertaining. Abdale LOCAL is showcasing a lineup of local products in the midwest featuring Aurelio’s Marinara Sauce, the Original Kaufhold’s Kurds, Solomon’s Barbecue and Condiments, Inland Cape Rice, Detroit Friendly Potato Chips, and DiMario Snack Sticks. - November 17, 2021 - Abdale Corporation
Bay Area Granola Maker Launches Online Store
Vegan granola maker, Sweet Diane's, opened an online store allowing customers across the country to purchase their specialty granola. - November 03, 2021 - Sweet Diane's