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.
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
Enjoy the Taste of Abdale LOCAL Food Tasting Event
Featured for the local food tasting are Kaufhold’s Kurds, hand-breaded Wisconsin cheese curds and Aurelio’s Family Pizzeria Marinara Sauce. Both are family-owned businesses. A Taste of Abdale LOCAL is a new program promoting emerging food companies. Abdale LOCAL gives consumers an opportunity to support local, small, and diverse businesses by purchasing their products. - October 18, 2021 - Abdale Corporation
Superior Foundation 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Superior Grocers held its Annual Foundation Golf Tournament on September 26th at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert. The Superior Foundation along with our many Vendor Partners raised over $400,000 to support Schools, Music & Arts, Health and Wellness, and Scholarships for higher... - October 02, 2021 - Superior Grocers
Nature's Crush Popcorn Debuts Tex-Mex at NACS Show
The newest flavor, Tex-Mex, a blend of chili, lime and sea salt, will be introduced at the NACS Show in Chicago. - October 02, 2021 - Brown Bag Unlimited
Nuzest Relaunches Its Clean Lean Protein Bars and Good Green Vitality Bars in Plant-Based Lineup
Nuzest is excited to relaunch its range of Clean Lean Protein Bars and Good Green Vitality Bars in its plant-based bars lineup. Clean Lean Protein Bars Recent times have identified the importance of prioritizing our health and wellness, and of maintaining a balanced diet to help us feel healthy,... - September 24, 2021 - Nuzest USA
Palm Beach Creamed Honey Kosher Certified Expands Honey Flavors for Rosh Hashanah
Palm Beach Creamed Honey announces the expansion of their Kosher-certified honey, presenting nine flavors of creamed honey just in time for Rosh Hashanah. It's the perfect compliment to the traditional honey and apples with unique flavors to delight your family and guests. - August 17, 2021 - Palm Beach Creamed Honey
Superior Grocers Gives Back to Our Future Generation
It was the first time that students were welcomed back to in-person teaching since the start of pandemic. Students arrived with bright smiles excited to return to campus along with a special surprise. Superior Grocers partnered with the Rialto Unified School District and provided Backpacks filled... - August 14, 2021 - Superior Grocers
True Nopal Prickly Pear Cactus Water
True Nopal Cactus Water Announces National Representation with Green Spoon Sales. - August 11, 2021 - True Nopal Ventures LLC
Nature's Organic Ice Cream Has Introduced 4 New Artisanal Flavors for Summer
Nature’s Organic Ice Cream has launched 4 new delicious artisanal ice cream flavors considering the summer season. These are the much awaited flavors that Nature’s is launching this summer. Like all other Nature’s flavors, the team created these with freshly baked, seasonal and organic ingredients. - August 05, 2021 - Nature’s Organic Ice Cream
Superior Grocers Announces New Chief Operating Officer - Steve Fujimoto
Superior Grocers has named Steve Fujimoto, Chief Operating Officer, effective Aug. 16. In Steve’s new role, he will report directly to Richard Wardwell, President. Steve Fujimoto was Vice President of Retail Operations for the Portland Division of Albertsons in the northwest. He led the... - August 04, 2021 - Superior Grocers
Partnership Between Agropalma (Brazil) and Ciranda (U.S.) Expands Availability of Organic Palm Oil in North America to Meet Growing Demand
Agropalma, a Brazilian manufacturer of sustainable organic palm oil, partners with Ciranda, a U.S. based distributor of organic ingredients, to expand availability of its organic palm oils and shortening in North America. - July 28, 2021 - Ciranda, Inc.
Two Texas Foodies Reinvent the South’s Most Iconic Foods to Great Acclaim
A duo turned queso dip real dairy/all-natural (Culinary Cowgirls) then invented the world’s first (& most delicious) banana pudding sold by-the-scoop (The Culinary Room) - July 07, 2021 - The Culinary Room
Center City Market Grand Opening
Owner Sharon Burrows announced the official grand opening of Center City Market at 165 State Street in downtown Rochester. Center City Market is a neighborhood corner store with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and unique ambiance. Sharon’s heartfelt belief is that “Corner groceries are... - July 03, 2021 - Center City Market
Cloud & Joy Wins Best Dairy Dessert at the World Dairy Innovation Awards 2021
Cloud & Joy's low calorie healthy lifestyle ice cream dessert won Best Frozen Dairy Dessert in FoodBev Media's annual dairy product accolades. Judges looked at 222 products in 20 categories from 25 countries. - June 26, 2021 - Cloud & Joy LLC
Despite the Challenges Due to the Pandemic, GHV Gives Impetus to Blue Tokai to Enter the Japanese Market
Having a strong Global reach, GHV is approached by International Enterprises who look to expand in the Indian market. GHV’s cross border Advisory services includes mentoring, market insights, cultural mapping, roadmap development, among several other components, that empowered one of the renowned brands from Japan, Soup Stock Tokyo (SST), to explore the Indian market, wherein SST collaborated with Blue Tokai and became a strategic equity partner. - June 01, 2021 - GHV
Vegan Gastronomy Culinary Academy Partners with Protein Brewery Company to Develop Plant Based Protein Solutions
Developing new protein for food - May 09, 2021 - Vegan Gastronomy
Russ Davis Wholesale Announces Leadership Changes
Russ Davis Wholesale, today, announced the expansion of its leadership team with the goal of positioning the organization to meet the needs created by a growing demand for fresh food. - May 07, 2021 - Russ Davis Wholesale
Russ Davis Wholesale Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Veggie Pizza
Russ Davis Wholesale of Wadena, Minnesota is voluntarily recalling Veggie Pizza under the Crazy Fresh and Quick & Easy brands as it may contain undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of a serious or life-threating allergic reaction if they consume... - May 04, 2021 - Russ Davis Wholesale
Vital Essentials Expands Product Reach to Puerto Rico with New Distributor Loyal Friends
Carnivore Meat Company has announced they have partnered with Loyal Friends to distribute their Vital Essentials and Vital Cat line of raw pet food and treats throughout Puerto Rico. Loyal Friends is a pet specialty distributor established in 1991 with two retail locations in Puerto... - April 28, 2021 - Vital Essentials
Carnivore Meat Company Unveils Newest Flavor in Vital Cat Freeze-Dried Food
Carnivore Meat Company, the maker of raw freeze-dried and frozen food for dogs and cats, is announcing a brand new protein source has been added to their Vital Cat line: Pork. Pork Dinner Patties and Mini Nibs join four other single-source protein varieties of raw freeze-dried cat food. - April 08, 2021 - Vital Essentials
Neoteros and AppIt Ventures Launch BoxMetrix, a Tracking and Monitoring Platform That Will Help Companies Save Billions of Dollars in Lost Revenue
BoxMetrix is an all-in-one monitoring, tracking and operations management system that helps companies protect their high-value assets at scale. - March 31, 2021 - AppIt Ventures
Kareem Chef Halwa Recalled
Kareem Mart recalls “Halva” because of possible health risks. Kareem Mart of Garden City, MI, is recalling its 1 lb. and 2 lb. Kareem Chef brand “Halva,” “Halva with Pistachio,” and “Halva with Chocolate” food treats because they have the potential... - March 27, 2021 - Kareem Mart Inc
Intertek Launches Crystek Honey Crystallization Services
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce the launch of Crystek, a process to evaluate the composition and production of honey, which can predict and prevent crystallization. Honey crystallization is a natural phenomenon where honey turns... - March 18, 2021 - Intertek
Hungry Planet® Donates 10,000 Pounds of Plant-Based Meats to Two St. Louis Nonprofits
Hungry Planet® recently donated 900 cases or around 10,000 pounds of plant-based meats to the St. Louis Food Share Network and the St. Louis Animal Rights Team. These generous donations demonstrate Hungry Planet’s commitment to serving the local community and compliment the... - March 13, 2021 - Hungry Planet®
Kareem Chef Sesame Paste Tahina Product Recall for Health Reasons
Kareem Mart of Garden City, MI, is recalling its 1 lb., 2 lb., 10 kg. of “Tahina” food treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with... - March 05, 2021 - Kareem Mart Inc
Hungry Planet® Plant-Based Meats Arrive at Nine Food Bazaar Stores
Hungry Planet® is expanding its grocery footprint in the Northeastern U.S. by offering its plant-based meats at nine Food Bazaar locations in New York. This launch will provide millions of customers in-store accessibility to four types of 12 ounce Hungry Planet® ground meats –... - March 01, 2021 - Hungry Planet®
Hungry Planet® Plant-Based Meats Now Available at Lazy Acres Natural Market
Hungry Planet® is thrilled to announce the launch of its premium plant-based meats at three Lazy Acres Natural Market locations this month, with two additional stores rolling out next month. This Southern California grocery chain will join dozens of venues throughout the region who offer... - February 27, 2021 - Hungry Planet®