Spring, TX—The Coconut Coalition of the Americas (CCA) is hosting the 2nd annual National Coconut Day on Friday, June 26, with a #gococonutty theme featuring online education, a recipe contest and coconut recipe demo. To cap off the day, there will be a virtual social and trivia hour. CCA outlined...
Pittsburgh, PA—GNC Holdings, Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with a commitment from certain term lenders to provide $100 million in “new money” debtor-in-possession financing and $30 million from modifications to the existing ABL credit agreement, according to Seeking Alpha. All franchise partners, as well as corporate entities outside...
Guadalajara/Jalisco, Méx—Sesajal, producer of oils, grains, seeds, has taken a minority investment in Rhythm Superfoods. The two companies will partner to drive growth, expand capacity, as well as increase investments in marketing initiatives and new product innovation, according to a press release. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to continue our partnership with...
Seattle, WA—Jones Soda Co. fans in U.S. and Canada can expect "Messages of Hope" on their cream soda labels starting in July. As a way to spread optimism and resilience, the beverage labels will feature inspirational images created by consumers, the company announced in a press release. The images range...
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers were spending more on restaurant dining every year, with less of their paychecks going to home-cooked meals. COVID-19 has stopped, or perhaps just paused, that trend, findings from FMI- The Food industry Association (FMI) U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2020 report suggest. The report, prepared...
Oakland, CA—Belcampo has announced the launch of its partner farm program, which will involve working with family-owned ranches in Northern California. Belcampo will provide partner farms with tools, education, and market opportunities to transition them to a more sustainable, humane, and regenerative model of agriculture, including Certified Humane animal handling...
Greensboro, NC—The Fresh Market announced that, in the wake of the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many others, the company is taking an active role to fight racism and discrimination. As part of its commitment, The Fresh Market has pledged to donate $250,000 to the...
Naperville, IL—KeHE Distributors reported that its virtual Holiday Show, Holidays of Hope, which took place June 8-15, as a record-breaking success drawing retailers from across the U.S. joining in to experience fourth quarter buying. “The success of this year’s Holidays of Hope virtual show was a culmination of the company’s proactive...
Bengaluru, India—The Dr. Majeed Foundation, a non-profit institution established by Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder and Chairman of Sami-Sabinsa Group, shared news of efforts to support people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The foundation has distributed 3,600 kits containing essential food items, protective equipment, hand sanitizers, and health supplements,...
Virtual—“In January 2019, for the first time in a decade, weight management was replaced by anxiety and stress as the top condition Americans were treating or preventing,” Shelley Balanko, Ph.D., SVP of Business Development at The Hartman Group, told attendees on the second day of Taking Control of the Immunity...
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