My Big, Fat Greek Yogurt

IN the Greek yogurt business, frequently trumpeted as the latest superfood, manufacturers jockey for market share; Loblaws last year began re-merchandising the dairy section of some stores in part to showcase its Greek yogourts, and publications, including the Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, have analyzed the phenomenon of soaring sales: from $60 million annually to $1.5 billion in just five years in the United States.

Galaxy Nutritional Foods Launches Dairy Free Vegan Shreds

February 15, 2012 Galaxy Nutritional Foods

Galaxy Nutritional Foods, America’s leading producer of cheese alternatives, announced today the launch of its new product offering – Vegan Shreds. The new line is available in Mozzarella and Mexican flavors and is made from non-genetically modified (Non GMO) ingredients with a unique soy free cornstarch base. Galaxy’s new Vegan Shred products will be sold in natural food and health food stores throughout the United States beginning in April 2012.

UK’s Tesco Trials New Packaging They Say Will Keep Fruit & Vegetables Fresher Longer

February 15, 2012 Tesco PLC

Shoppers in the UK  will soon be able to keep their fruit and vegetables fresher for days longer thanks to revolutionary packaging that is being trialled by Tesco. This week the supermarket will become the first retailer to see how the packaging performs in prolonging the freshness of tomatoes and avocados.

Cuties California Clementines & Mandarins Partner With Twin Chefs

Fresh from its national debut in December, Cuties California Clementines and Mandarins announces that ten-year-old spokes-chefs Audrey and Lilly Andrews – also known as The Twin Chefs – are the official spokes-chefs for the brand's coast-to-coast unveiling. The cute culinary duo will visit Atlanta and Chicago to help spread the word about healthy cooking and showcase their impressive culinary talents.

Combs Produce Selects Jones Lang LaSalle As Exclusive Advisor For Relocation & Disposition Services

February 15, 2012 Combs Produce

Jones Lang LaSalle today announced that Combs Produce, a leading wholesale, retail and foodservice produce company, has hired the firm to complete a multi-disciplined assignment to provide acquisition and disposition services, site selection, location advisory, Project and Development services and to negotiate potential business and economic incentives. Paul Whitman, President of the DFW market for Jones Lang LaSalle, and Terry Darrow, Managing Director of the office’s Logistics and Industrial team, will lead relocation and disposition efforts.