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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
MarshmallowMBA Donates Care Packages to First Responders
More than 25,000 marshmallows were donated by MarshmallowMBA as part of first responder care packages distributed across the mid-Atlantic region in April 2020. - April 28, 2020 - MarshmallowMBA
TEALEAVES, Luxury Tea Purveyor, Announces Fully Compostable Tea Bag Line for Earth Day
Focused on quality and craft, TEALEAVES strives to be custodians of the plants and botanicals that they use every day. For Earth Month, the luxury tea purveyor announces that they will be transitioning to backyard compostable tea envelopes, made of NatureFlex, in 2021. - April 24, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Metal Detectable Products - Detectamet Launches in Australia
The detectable product manufacturers Detectamet are delighted to announce their new office and distribution centre in Sydney, Australia. This new facility will be able to manufacture and distribute their award-winning products to food and pharmaceutical manufacturers across Australia, New Zealand... - April 23, 2020 - Detectamet
Chocolate and Wine Online Workshop
For all chocolate and wine lovers in the world K&K (World’s smallest chocolate factory) is introducing an online chocolate and wine workshop. Wherever you are as from today you can do this delicious workshop with your family, roommates or friends just at home on the couch and guided by... - April 18, 2020 - K&K chocoladeatelier
Buzz Pop Cocktails Donates $50,000 in Pops to Help COVID-19 Healthcare Workers in the US
In the spirit of Easter and its socially conscious mantra, Buzz Pop Cocktails offers free mini boxes of its world famous Buzz Pops to front line COVID-19 Healthcare workers throughout the USA via Facebook. The response was overwhelming. Buzz Pop Cocktails® are the world’s first and only... - April 11, 2020 - Buzz Pop Cocktails
Carnivore Meat Company Kicks Off “Vital Relief Challenge” with $100,000 Donation to Green Bay WI Community
Carnivore Meat Company and its family of brands announced today it will donate $100,000 to Green Bay area nonprofits including food pantries, shelters and other community outreach organizations as part of its COVID-19 community response initiative. In addition to their donation, the company is... - April 04, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company
Vital Essentials Launches Vital Relief Challenge with $100,000 Donation
To kick off the Challenge, Vital Essentials announced it’s donating $100,000 to Green Bay area nonprofits including food pantries, shelters and other community outreach organizations. “As an essential manufacturer of pet food, we’re blessed to be able to continue to successfully operate with a safe and healthy team,” says Carnivore Meat Company CEO and Owner Lanny Viegut. “Unfortunately, others have landed in some pretty tough spots.” - April 04, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Cookie Dough Shop Delivers Sweet Message for Parker Hospital Workers
Owner of local Cookie Dough Scoop Shop says “Thank You” to caregivers by donating 150 cookie dough treats. - March 29, 2020 - Dough Dreamery
Local Farmers Adjust Business Practices to Meet Coronavirus Needs
Following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s announcement that all bars and restaurants in Illinois will be closed to the public, local farmers are crafting innovative ideas to help keep their doors open and customers’ fridges stocked with necessary nutrients like calcium, fat, and protein. As of... - March 22, 2020 - Marcoot Jersey Creamery
NutriCanine Donates 1,000 lbs of Food Amid COVID-19 Crisis
NutriCanine is donating 1,000 lbs of dog food to vulnerable and immunocompromised members of the community, as well as those financially impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. - March 21, 2020 - NutriCanine
Deep Indian Kitchen Heats Up Expo West with New Mild, Medium & Spicy Indian Meals
Attendees First to Try Latest Frozen Meals from the #1 Indian Food Brand - February 27, 2020 - Deep Indian Kitchen
Vital Essentials Hosts Hemp Expert at Global Pet Expo
Sessions to meet with Colby Adams, lead biochemical engineer, will be available in Vital Essentials booth #615 during the Global Pet Expo to be held in Orlando FL. Advance registrations are encouraged as space is limited. - February 22, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Dry Powdered Vegan Ice Cream VICECRM from Potato Protein Introduced
Turn any plant milk into vegan ice cream with VICECRM. - February 19, 2020 - Vegan Gastronomy
Vanmark Adds New Equipment Solutions to Address Peeler Water Usage and Treatment
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, has introduced two new machines that significantly reduce water treatment costs and usage from their line of abrasive peelers. These solutions allow potato and produce processors to operate more sustainably. The Water... - February 19, 2020 - Vanmark
The Year of the Cranberry
Move over acai, it’s cranberries time to shine. Cape Cod Select celebrates "The Year of the Cranberry" with big plans for 2020 and promoting whole frozen cranberries. - February 18, 2020 - Cape Cod Select
Small Gourmet Business, Basia’s Pickles, Launches Big Flavors at Texas Central Market Stores
Texas Business Releases New Products with Specialty Food Chain Owned by HEB - February 18, 2020 - Basia's Pickles, LLC
Bootleg Avocado LLC Launches Event Series Around Food & Cannabis in NYC
Bootleg Avocado LLC has announced a new event series focused on the interplay of food and cannabis. The inaugural event, “Bootleg Avocado Presents - State of the Union: Culinary + Cannabis,” takes place Thursday evening, February 27, in New York City. One of the first events of its... - February 15, 2020 - Bootleg Avocado LLC
The University of British Columbia Botanical Garden and TEALEAVES Announce Their Attendance at the World Biodiversity Forum
At the inaugural World Biodiversity Forum in Davos, Switzerland in February, TEALEAVES and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Botanical Garden will facilitate a collaborative framework to preserve biodiversity through a network of international organizations. - February 14, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Vital Essentials Hosts 4th Annual Love Your Pet Photo Contest
Vital Essentials® will be celebrating Love Your Pet Day with its 4th Annual Love Your Pet Photo Contest, February 14 through February 20, 2020. Winners will be selected and announced on February 21, 2020. Entering the contest is easy and fun. - February 09, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Vanmark Welcomes Jack Grote in New Technical Sales Role
Jack is the third generation to join family-owned and operated Grote Company, Vanmark. His newly-created role is designed to supplement the already well-regarded service provided to direct customers and dealers, in addition to developing market, sales, and product opportunities. - February 01, 2020 - Vanmark
CimexiShield Bed Bug Repellent Now on Amazon Prime
RxBioLabs, makers of CimexiShield the World’s First and Only Apply to Your Skin Bed Bug Repellent, is now stocked and available through Amazon Prime FBA’s. - January 30, 2020 - RxBioLabs
Avafina Pet Products Selected as Distributor for Vital Essentials®
Partnership Will Support 400+ Western Canada Independent Pet Retailers. Vital Essentials® announced its partnership with Avafina Pet Products, a leading importer and distributor of pet supplies and accessories. Avafina Pet Products will market, sell and support Western Canada to over 400+ independent pet retailers and pet chain stores. - January 13, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Vital Essentials® Recognized as Pet Business Industry Winner
Vital Essentials® has been honored with the Pet Business 2019 Industry Recognition Award in the Merchandising Displays category for its VE RAW BAR. The one-of-a-kind display features a freestanding rack that holds 12 bulk containers filled with freeze-dried chews and offers a 360° shopping... - January 08, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Smokey Treats Fusion BBQ Restaurant Opens in River Falls, Wisconsin
Smokey Treats Fusion BBQ recently opened its doors in River Falls, WI, celebrating a ribbon cutting ceremony with plans for a future Grand Opening celebration. Smokey Treats features globally and ethnically-inspired fusion BBQ dishes with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. - January 07, 2020 - Croix Valley Foods