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Andy Hanacek
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FPSA New Logo on swag
FPSA New Logo on swag
FPSA New Logo on swag
FPSA New Logo on swag
Business Strategies

FPSA Rebrands, Changes Name to Food Production Solutions Association

March 27, 2024
Association will also welcome food and beverage processing companies to its membership in an effort to increase collaboration throughout the operational chain.
Courtesy of the Meat Institute
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Marketing

North American Meat Institute Rebrands, Unveils New Logo and Tagline

March 14, 2024
The Meat Institute will build on 120 years of meat industry leadership with a total rebranding effort from name to logo to mission and purpose.
Courtesy of Stampede Culinary Partners Inc.
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Marketing

Stampede Meat Rebrands to Stampede Culinary Partners

March 13, 2024
Name change better reflects the company’s evolution beyond offering meat cutting and further-processing capabilities to handling all sorts of food products and processing needs...
Marketing

Dole Inducts First Three Members of Banana Hall of Fame

March 5, 2024
New Dole Banana Hall of Fame continues 125th anniversary celebration, honoring Bananas Foster and Banana Split creators as well as Dole’s banana mascot.
Business Strategies

2024 Private Label Report Shows a Curious Tale of Twos

March 4, 2024
Store brands’ $236.3 billion in annual dollar sales set a record — but growth was front-loaded in the first half, with sales falling to near flat in the last six months.
Legal Issues

New York AG Letitia James Accuses JBS USA of Greenwashing

Feb. 29, 2024
N.Y. Attorney General has filed a lawsuit alleging that the meat processor intentionally misled consumers on its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation commitments...
Pet Food

ButcherBox Expands Pet Foods, Treats Line onto Own Platform

Feb. 27, 2024
ButcherBox For Pets will allow customers to order pet food, treats and supplements for their dogs on its own standalone site, with expansion of the product line on tap for this...
Courtesy of Hellman's
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Mayo Cat clip from Hellman's Super Bowl ad stage_presence
Mayo Cat clip from Hellman's Super Bowl ad stage_presence
Mayo Cat clip from Hellman's Super Bowl ad stage_presence
Mayo Cat clip from Hellman's Super Bowl ad stage_presence
Marketing

Super Bowl Food & Bev Commercials Mostly Underwhelmed This Year

Feb. 13, 2024
Editors Andy Hanacek and Maggie MacHale believe too many of the Big Game’s food and beverage commercials missed the mark, wasting a hyped-up audience looking for legendary spots...
Dairy, Cheese, Eggs

Cargill Helps McDonald’s Achieve 100% Cage-Free Eggs Goal Ahead of Schedule

Feb. 9, 2024
McDonald’s Corp. announced in 2015 it would serve only cage-free eggs in its U.S. restaurants by 2025, and with the help of its egg supplier, it has achieved the goal early.
Courtesy of Tindle Foods
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TiNDLE_Foods Tindle Chicken Retail Debut U.S
TiNDLE_Foods Tindle Chicken Retail Debut U.S
TiNDLE_Foods Tindle Chicken Retail Debut U.S
TiNDLE_Foods Tindle Chicken Retail Debut U.S
Plant Protein

Tindle Chicken Makes U.S. Retail Debut, Gearing Up for Nationwide Launch in 2024

Nov. 14, 2023
Frozen patties, tenders, wings and nuggets are available for the first time in select retailers on the East and West coasts, in the Midwest and online.
Courtesy of Pure Prairie Poultry
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Animal Proteins

Two-year-old Pure Prairie Poultry Launches Charter Retail Brand of Fresh, Air-Chilled Chicken

Nov. 13, 2023
Ten products will start selling in 50 stores in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, with plans to expand to the Midwest and beyond.
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New Food Products

Perdue Wants You To Eat Its Chicken Feed

Nov. 9, 2023
The poultry company launches a promotional snack to highlight its chickens’ all-vegetarian diet.
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halloween candy trick or treat
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Candy & Confectionary

Treats Playing Tricks Again: Inflation Pushes Candy Prices Higher for Halloween 2023

Oct. 30, 2023
A perfect storm of negative inputs has driven up the price of candy and gum sharply for the second Halloween season in a row.