SJU Food Industry Summit To Highlight The Future Of Fresh Prepared And On-the-Go

Join the industry as the internationally renowned Food Marketing program presents a one day summit to gain insights into the changing world of fresh prepared and on-the-go food at the crossroads of food retail and food service. The topic for 2016 is "Frontiers in Food: The Future of Fresh Prepared and On-the-Go." Come hear how some of the best, most innovative food industry companies are delivering to consumers.

Vedgee Wraps Now Available At Winn-Dixie Supermarkets

July 26, 2016 Easy Foods Inc.

The Vedgee brand of wraps are created entirely from vegetable puree, extra virgin olive oil, and garden herbs. These wraps are available in four distinct flavors consisting of San Marzano Tomato Garlic, Garden Cucumber, Baby Spinach Garlic and Roasted Red Pepper Rosemary. All Vedgee packages come with a total of six wraps and there are no artificial flavors or colors, everything is made from real vegetables and herbs. In fact, the wraps can be enjoyed with a variety of ingredients or nothing at all. Vedgee’s fresh wraps have zero trans fats or cholesterol.

Kontos Foods Announces New Gluten-Free Wrap

July 26, 2016 Kontos Foods

Kontos Foods, Inc., a U.S.- based manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, today announced the launch of a new 12-inch Gluten-Free Pre-Grilled Wrap, primarily targeted to foodservice customers. The new product, recently accepted for sale by Restaurant Depot, is certified wheat-free and gluten-free.

Weyauwega Cheese Buys Former Dean's Milk Plant

July 26, 2016 Raymond Neupert, WHBL

Dean Foods closed that plant in 2015 after it shut down the Verifine brand line. Weyauwega will be getting a 10-year $300,000 dollar loan from the city's redevelopment authority to help get the plant underway. Hoffland says he's happy to see another dairy company taking it's place in Sheboygan County. "We're known for dairy products, it's a cluster industry. It's a great synergy, and it's important for us to continue to look to add jobs and attract new businesses."

The Fall Of Soy Milk

July 26, 2016 Beth Kowitt, Fortune

Once the top alternative to cow’s milk, it’s losing out to almond milk and other versions.