KFC Commits To Eliminating Antibiotics Important To Human Medicine From Its Chicken

April 12, 2017 KFC Corporation

Kentucky Fried Chicken® today extended its food promise to customers, announcing that, by the end of 2018, all chicken purchased by KFC U.S. will be raised without antibiotics important to human medicine. This move marks the first time a major national quick service restaurant (QSR) chain in the U.S. has extended an antibiotics commitment beyond boneless chicken to its chicken-on-the-bone menu items.

US Foods Announces New Chief Supply Chain Officer

April 12, 2017 US Foods

US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today that Ty Gent has joined the company as Chief Supply Chain Officer, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Pietro Satriano. Gent will oversee all warehousing, transportation and supply chain strategy and operations on behalf of the company, as well as safety programs and real estate.

United Fresh Announces Winners Of 10th Annual Produce Excellence In Foodservice Awards

Eight of the country's most exciting chefs and foodservice professionals representing an array of culinary styles and backgrounds will be honored this June as part of the United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program. Sponsored by PRO*ACT LLC, and now in its tenth year, the program honors chefs and their companies for their innovative and influential use of fresh produce in the culinary arts. Winners will be honored guests at the United Fresh 2017 convention and trade show, June 13-15 in Chicago.

Hollandia Produce Relaunches As Pete's Living Greens 

April 12, 2017 Pete’s Living Greens

Hollandia Produce is relaunching as one congruent new brand: Pete's Living Greens. The migration to one consistent Pete's Living Greens brand across all product lines will address consumer purchase drivers and sow the seeds for innovative new products that will sprout onto the scene as the company expands its retail presence eastward.

Fruits And Vegetables' Latest Superpower? Lowering Blood Pressure

Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas — and even coffee — could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to Alicia McDonough, PhD, professor of cell and neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC).