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New Maple Leaf Farms Website Highlights Story Behind the Duck
The site highlights the company’s vertically integrated farm-to-fork process and its first Black Friday sale. - November 23, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Vital Essentials FUSION Awarded Dog Food Frozen/Raw Product of the Year
Carnivore Meat Company, a freeze-dried and frozen raw pet food manufacturer, has earned their second consecutive award from Pet Independent Innovation Awards. This year the company’s brand Vital Essentials® has been recognized with their new FUSION Dinner Patties for the Frozen/Raw Dog Food Product of the Year. - November 21, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company
Pork King Good Expands Product Line with 7 Oz. Party Size Pork Rinds
Pork King Good continues to take the pork rind market by storm with the addition of 4 new much anticipated SKUS this month. A common request coming from loyal customers has been for a larger size option on the pork rind bags, and Pork King Good has certainly delivered with the launch of their new 7... - November 05, 2020 - Pork King Good
Second Year of Favalicious® Snacks as Runners Ups of the FoodNavigator-USA Summit 2020: Food for Kids
Favalicious® debuts with their single serving Fava Bean Snacks specially designed for “Picky Eaters.” - November 03, 2020 - The Nuttee Bean Co.
Porifera Honored with Sustainability Award
The East Bay Economic Development Association (EDA) has recognized forward osmosis systems manufacturer Porifera as a local leader of innovation in the field of Sustainability. - October 28, 2020 - Porifera
Maple Leaf Farms Gives Inside Look at Duck Farming and Operations
Farm-to-fork campaign to feature virtual tours of farms and facilities. - October 22, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
“In Good Taste” Documentary Questions the Future of Food for United Nations World Food Day
A TEALEAVES documentary exploring what it means to have "good taste" and its impact on our bodies and planet. - October 16, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Maple Leaf Farms Operation Operator Rebate Promotion Extended
Program supports restaurant operators and caterers with rebate on duck products. - October 14, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Vital Essentials to be Featured on Gun Dog TV
Wolf Creek Productions will feature raw pet food brand Vital Essentials on Gun Dog TV in 2021, furthering the brand's dedication to providing the very best diet to pets across the world. - October 11, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Spraying Systems Co. & Avatar Corporation: Superior Application Technology Meets Advanced Chemistry to Optimize Production Costs for Food Manufacturers
Spraying Systems Co., a global engineering and manufacturing leader in spray technology since 1937, has optimized the application of release agents from Avatar Corporation, a leading U.S. producer of food ingredients and process aids headquartered in University Park, IL. Founded in 1982, Avatar... - October 10, 2020 - Avatar Corporation
Pivot Coldbrew Launches "the World's First California Chill-Brew" at Erewhon Natural Markets
Premium Coffee + Nootropics + Adaptogens + Botanicals. Good energy for "the better buzz" - October 08, 2020 - Pivot Coldbrew
Marcoot Jersey Creamery to Host Drive-Thru Fall Fest
Marcoot Jersey Creamery is announcing plans to host their annual Fall Fest as a drive-thru event on October 10, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on their grounds. This free event will operate similarly to Cheesefest, which occurred in June. - October 01, 2020 - Marcoot Jersey Creamery
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Featured in World Food Championships Event on the Cooking Channel
Food sport docuseries to air on TV Oct. 3, 2020. - September 30, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Sandra's Celebrates National Chicken Month While Celebrating the Earth
The chicken brand's Upcycle campaign focuses on sustainability. - September 18, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Duck Heads in the Running for "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin"
News Highlights: Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Duck Heads, made by Carnivore Meat Company, have been nominated in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest; Freeze-Dried Duck Heads, available only in VE RAW BAR merchandise displays that feature 12 freeze-dried snacks for cats and dogs, are among the fastest selling freeze-dried items from Carnivore Meat Company. - September 17, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Nature’s Organic Ice Cream Announces Launch of New eCommerce Website to Help More People Enjoy the Taste of All Organic
Nature’s Organic Ice Cream Announces Launch of New eCommerce Website. - September 14, 2020 - Nature’s Organic Ice Cream
American Royal Tea Brings Back Witch’s Brew with Four Visual Poems
American Royal Tea brings back its seasonal tea Witch’s Brew just in time for fall. - September 10, 2020 - American Royal Tea
Buzz Pop Cocktails Receives Approval of Its Utility Patent to Freeze Alcohol Homogeneously
Buzz Pop Cocktails is pleased to announce that its Utility Patent (15,335,224) for producing Stable Cocktails & Sorbets with a high alcohol content has been approved by the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). According to Joseph Isaacs, CEO, “This patent will allow us to... - September 08, 2020 - Buzz Pop Cocktails
Maple Leaf Farms to Share "Story Behind the Duck" in September Webinar
Webinar is part of its Operation Operator program for the foodservice industry. - September 05, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Maple Leaf Farms Laboratory Earns International Accreditation
Its BTC laboratory has been accredited in accordance with the international standard ISO 17025. - September 02, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Maple Leaf Farms Feed Mill Earns Industry Recertification
Feed mill located in Syracuse, Indiana has been recertified for the prestigious Safe Feed/Safe Food program. - August 30, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
St. Charles Trading, Inc. Brings Their Modern Vision to the Food Distribution Industry Once Again
St. Charles Trading, Inc., high quality food ingredient distributor, announces that they have launched their new website as of August 19, 2020. Since its inception in 1984, St. Charles Trading (SCT) has not stopped growing and innovating. SCT has been in its newly renovated office for roughly two... - August 27, 2020 - St. Charles Trading, Inc.
Avatar Corporation Debuts Novel, Water-Miscible Organic Certified Release Agent
When you are a certified organic food processor, discovering the best performing ingredients which comply with the USDA National Organic Program regulations can pose a challenge. While Avatar’s organic certified vegetable oil based ProKote® release agents exhibit superior functionality in... - August 15, 2020 - Avatar Corporation
FutureBridge: Three Emerging Solutions Challenge the High Cost of Alternative Sweeteners
A multi-year innovation review highlights breakthroughs in ingredient technology that have brought to market new cost-effective sweetener solutions. - August 08, 2020 - FutureBridge
Gelatys Reinvents Gelato in Response to COVID-19
Gelatys, an artisanal gelato pop maker with headquarters in Miami, reinvents itself by launching a new product to adapt to a new market affected by the pandemic quickly. Since 2016, the brand has been capturing its customers' hearts with authentic, handcrafted pops made with premium and natural... - August 02, 2020 - Gelatys
Green Bay Pet Food Partners with Festival Foods to Offer Hemp Chews Throughout Wisconsin
Festival Foods, a Wisconsin-based company, operates 32 stores throughout the state and has introduced Vital Essentials Hemp Chews in the pet section of all locations except Fort Atkinson and La Crosse-Copeland Ave. There are three options to choose from: RELAX, RELIEF and REVIVE. - August 02, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Ciranda Names New CEO to Succeed Founder
Ciranda, Inc., a leading supplier of organic and fair-trade food ingredients, has chosen Jean-Philippe (JP) Tournoy as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Tournoy’s fluency in international culture and language, combined with his extensive experience in global food ingredients... - July 22, 2020 - Ciranda, Inc.
Insan Bamboo Salt Co., Ltd., Korean Traditional Medical Food Company, is Planning to Launch Traditional Medical Food Brand to Enhance Immune System in Vietnam
Korean Traditional Medical Food Company, Insan Bamboo Salt is planning to launch Traditional Medical Food Brand in Vietnam - July 15, 2020 - Insan
Tri-Lift NJ Praises Employees and Customers While Launching Their New Website and Guarantees
Forklifts aren’t all that glamorous, but they’re necessary for many businesses. Over the past months of COVID-19, Tri-Lift NJ has remained open throughout to service their essential customers. “It hasn’t been easy,” says tech, Steve Maruschak. “It’s hard to... - July 02, 2020 - Tri-Lift NJ Inc.
Monitor Your Workplace for SARS-Cov-2 Coronavirus with Emport LLC
Maintain employee health, safety and confidence with a coronavirus monitoring program. By regularly testing surfaces and employees for the SARS-Cov-2 virus, you can help protect your workplace and workforce from COVID-19 outbreaks. - June 30, 2020 - Emport, LLC
Emport LLC Announces Subscribe-and-Save Program for PPE Planning
Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that PPE will be the new normal for quite some time. Accordingly, Emport LLC offers a hand-selected variety of personal protective equipment for workplace use. - June 26, 2020 - Emport, LLC
Hungry Planet(R) Expands Distribution Partnership with Dot Foods
Hungry Planet(R) today announced the expansion of their distribution and logistics partnership with Dot Foods, adding seven initial retail SKUs to the list of products carried and distributed nationwide by Dot Foods. “We have seen tremendous success since making our foodservice SKUs... - June 24, 2020 - Hungry Planet®
TEALEAVES Unveils New Compostable Iced Tea Sachets: Better for You and the Planet
Dive into summer with TEALEAVES’ new line of “Pitcher Perfect" Iced Tea Sachets, designed to quench your thirst for adventure. - June 20, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Castle Valley Mill is Back to Their Full Product List After COVID
Castle Valley Mill, a small local mill in Pennsylvania that uses 300 year-old technology to produce nutrition-packed flours and meals, is back with its full line of products on their online store. - June 19, 2020 - Castle Valley Mill
Nuvo Olive Oil, California’s 125 Years Old Orchard, Bagged Gold Medal Yet Again
Nuvo Olive Oil is 100% family-owned and century’s old olive orchard in Oroville, CA. Nuvo is a 10 times International award-winning Gold Medal Extra Virgin Olive Oils company. - June 19, 2020 - Nuvo Olive Oil
Hungry Planet® Promotes Ron DeSantis, CMC to Chief Culinary Officer
Hungry Planet® today announced the promotion of acclaimed Certified Master Chef, Ron DeSantis, to the newly created position of Chief Culinary Officer. Chef Ron will continue to report to CEO and Co-Founder Todd Boyman as part of the senior leadership team. - June 16, 2020 - Hungry Planet®
A New Brand of Prestige Condiments Has Been Launched to Target a Gap in the Market for Upscale Products
Le Must is the premier luxury condiment brand of choice to five-star hotels and prestige venues around the world. The collection is single-portioned and organic. Combining classic culinary techniques with a contemporary enthusiasm for innovation, the maîtres artisans of Le Must craft... - June 13, 2020 - Le Must
Weichmann Named National Sales Manager for Vital Essentials
Joey Weichmann has been promoted to National Sales Manager. He will manage the sales and distribution of Vital Essentials and Vital Cat(R) brands for the United States and Canada. - June 12, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Weichmann Named North American Sales Manager for Carnivore Meat Company Raw Pet Food Brands
Carnivore Meat Company, the maker of raw freeze-dried and frozen pet food brands Vital EssentialsⓇ and Vital CatⓇ, has promoted Joey Weichmann to National Sales Manager. He will manage the sales and distribution of Vital Essentials and brands for North America. - June 07, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company
Carnivore Meat Company to be Recognized for Donations During Pandemic
Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) will recognize raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food manufacturer Carnivore Meat Company for its donation of $100,000 to Green Bay nonprofits and for donating the use of its ultraviolet (UV) sterilization machine to sanitize and disinfect protective equipment (PPE) for front-line medical and public service workers throughout Northeast Wisconsin. - June 04, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company
Manufacturing Alliance Recognizes Maker of Vital Essentials for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) will recognize Carnivore Meat Company, the maker of Vital Essentials® and Vital Cat® raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food, for its COVID-19 relief initiatives. - June 04, 2020 - Vital Essentials
CSN Organizational Announcement
CSN Executive Director, David Tucci retirement announcement, including successor. - June 03, 2020 - Consolidated Sales Network
MachIQ Software Announces the Appointment of Steffen Bersch to Its Board of Directors
MachIQ Software Services AG announced today the appointment of Mr. Steffen Bersch to the company’s board of directors following its annual general meeting held on the 7th of May 2020. His appointment brings the total board membership to 4. Mr. Bersch is CEO at SSI Schäfer, a machinery... - May 28, 2020 - MachIQ Software Services AG
Wm. E. Martin & Sons Co., Inc., Receives Extension to Their BRC Global Standards for Agents and Brokers Certification Due to COVID-19
Wm. E. Martin & Sons Co., Inc., one of the largest importers of spices and allied products in the United States, has received an extension to their certification for the BRC Global Standards (BRCGS) for Agents and Brokers due to COVID-19. Based on guidance by the Global Food Safety Initiative... - May 23, 2020 - Wm. E. Martin & Sons Co., Inc.
Marcoot Jersey Creamery to Host Drive-Thru Cheesefest Event
Marcoot Jersey Creamery is announcing plans to host their annual Cheesefest as a drive-thru event on June 6, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marcoot Jersey Creamery. This free event will be a celebration of the creamery’s 10th anniversary and kick off June as National Dairy... - May 22, 2020 - Marcoot Jersey Creamery
Basia’s Pickles Joins Whole Foods Market as New Gourmet Supplier; Launches Additional Products
Texas Woman-Owned Small Business Proudly Becomes Part of the Whole Foods Market Product Selection - May 20, 2020 - Basia's Pickles, LLC
Student Engineer at DEMACO Was Named Florida Tech Student Employee of the Year
Student engineer was recognized as Florida Tech Student Employee of the Year while working at DEMACO. Lakshmi Narasimhon, a graduate student pursuing a Masters in Mechanical Engineering at Florida Tech, worked on several complex engineering designs and projects while at DEMACO, a company that specializes in developing pasta machines and technology for the largest food companies worldwide. - May 14, 2020 - DEMACO
Vital Essentials to Send Pet Food and Treats to Those in Need
Vital EssentialsⓇ Care Packages will be sent to pet parents each week during May to help those who may be struggling during these uncertain times. Nominate yourself, a neighbor, friend or family member to receive a care packaging with Vital Essentials or Vital CatⓇ food and treats. Nominations will be accepted through the month of May. - May 13, 2020 - Vital Essentials
TEALEAVES' The Garden of Secrets Project Wins Honorable Mention in Fast Company 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards
TEALEAVES’s The Garden of Secrets project receives Honorable Mention in the 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards in the Education and Creativity categories. - May 09, 2020 - TEALEAVES
G2 Names MVP Plant a Spring 2020 Momentum Leader
CMMS Data Group is proud to announce that G2 has, once again, named MVP Plant™ as one of the best CMMS solutions on the market today in its Spring 2020 Grid® Reports. This honor reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to providing its end users with the best CMMS software,... - May 07, 2020 - CMMS Data Group