May 5, 2020

Sauer Brands Closes Acquisition of Chicago Custom Foods

Sauer Brands, a maker of flavor-enhancing condiments, seasonings and spices including the Duke’s Mayonnaise and The Spice Hunter brands, today announced that it has closed its acquisition of Chicago Custom Foods LLC. Chicago-based CCF is a leader in […]

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May 5, 2020

Agriculture Producers Now Eligible for SBA Support Programs

USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue this week applauded the announcement that agricultural producers, for the first time, are now eligible for the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) […]

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May 5, 2020

NatureSweet Tomatoes Keep People No. 1 in COVID-19 Response

NatureSweet Tomatoes has donated more than 1.3 million pounds of produce to food banks across the US and communities in Mexico, sending family safety kits home with associates (PPE materials, […]

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May 5, 2020

Enlightened Fruit Infusion Frozen Bars Coming to Whole Foods this Summer

Enlightened, maker of ice cream and frozen desserts, introduces Fruit Infusions, the first-ever functional frozen fruit bars. Fruit Infusions are frozen fruit bars infused with adaptogens and contain just 3 […]

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May 5, 2020

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Fresh Direct

Two NYC job applicants to Fresh Direct, one who had already performed the work of the job for about five months, filed a class action lawsuit against the grocery delivery […]

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May 5, 2020

Floral Studio Offering Online Design Class for Mother’s Day to Fill Void of Closed Florists’ Shops

Flower Duet Floral Design Studio is offering a special Mother’s Day online distance learning floral workshop with live-stream design help. Flower Duet’s online courses enable anyone to make a beautiful […]

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May 5, 2020

Kroger Family of Companies to Provide Free COVID-19 Testing for Frontline Associates

The Kroger Family of Companies announced the continued protection of frontline associates by making free COVID-19 testing available, based on symptoms and medical need. Paired with additional safety measures, Kroger […]

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May 5, 2020

PMA Joins PHA in Announcing COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund Partnership

 Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Cathy Burns joined Nancy E. Roman of Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) for the closing of their virtual summit, PHA10: Accelerating a Healthier Future on […]

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May 5, 2020

UNFI Names Jim Gehr Chief Supply Chain Officer

United Natural Foods, Inc. announced that it has named Jim Gehr as its new Chief Supply Chain Officer effective Monday, May 4. In this role, Gehr will lead an organization […]

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May 5, 2020

US Foods Expands Its “Make It Now” Platform to Help Restaurateurs Through COVID-19 and Beyond

Under the banner of its longstanding “We Help You Make It” promise to foodservice operators, US Foods Holding Corp. introduced an expanded series of resources and solutions to help restaurateurs […]

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