Green Mountain Creamery Awarded All Greek 32 OZ USDA Bids For CT, VT And CA Schools

February 9, 2016 Commonwealth Dairy

Commonwealth Yogurt has been chosen as one of the suppliers of Greek yogurt for the USDA National School Lunch Program for April and May 2016. Commonwealth dairy will be the sole supplier of the Greek 32 oz Greek yogurt.

Foodservice Home Delivery, Excluding Pizza, Grows By Double-Digits

February 9, 2016 The NPD Group

Food delivery is not a new phenomenon but the accessibility and availability of these direct-to-door home meal services, whether in-home meal kits, like Blue Apron, or foodservice delivery, like DoorDash, is unprecedented, finds The NPD Group, a leading global information company. Historically, consumers were limited to pizza and Asian foods in terms of delivery or local grocery delivery, but now there are numerous choices. What has also changed from past food delivery is that consumers are now accustomed to ordering goods online and having them delivered to their door quickly.

Food Marketing Resources Launches New Culinary Tour Website

Food Marketing Resources, a consulting firm specializing in working with agriculture companies to expand their foodservice business, has launched a new company offering culinary tours for food professionals and food-loving consumer travelers. Global Palate Adventures, www.globalpalateadventures.com, offers small group tours and custom events delving into the food and culture of U.S. and international locations.

New Service Establishes Ship Route Between Philadelphia And Mexico

When the SeaLand Atlantico cargo ship arrived at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in South Philadelphia before dawn Thursday, it was the first time that fresh produce, meat, beer, and electronics traveled directly from the Gulf of Mexico to Philadelphia on an ocean route.

CA Avocado Commission Builds Excitement With 'Big Game Add' Program

When your marketing budget is dwarfed by a heavy-spending Goliath it’s time take a cue from David. That’s what the California Avocado Commission (CAC) did with its “#BigGameAdd” program this past weekend, joining in the Big Game action on social media by celebrating commercials from food and beverage companies. The Commission took to Twitter to respond to ads in real time throughout the entire game, adding California avocado to advertiser products and serving up tasty recipe ideas.