Month: July 2018

The local foods movement continues to grow in the U.S., with an increasing number of consumers wanting to know where their food comes from and buying it at farmers markets and through community-supported agriculture programs. It’s a social, face-to-face process that creates a connection with the families producing it. …

Purple Carrot, the 100% plant-based meal kit company, is announcing new weekly meal plans to offer its customers more choice and flexibility when it comes their plant-based dinners. Starting today, customers will have three new plans to choose from including Quick & Easy, High Protein, and Chef’s Choice. In addition to the new plans, customers will also be able to customize the meals they receive each week by mixing and matching recipes from any of the menus. All plans remain priced at $12 per meal, or $72 per week, for three unique meals each serving two people. …

True Family Enterprises and its wholly owned subsidiary True Food Innovations (TFI), a multifaceted fresh food technology, CPG and manufacturing company, has acquired the assets of the Los Angeles based meal kit company Chef’d, it was announced today by Robert T. Jones, President of True Food Innovations. …

The California Food Expo has officially emerged. Formerly known as the Fresno Food Expo, the name change and brand unveil kicked off a new era for the nation’s largest geographically-focused food industry tradeshow. Over 135 exhibitors from the state’s finest food and beverage growers and manufacturers touted their high-quality products to more than 650 pre-qualified regional, national and international buyers, connecting and creating worldwide commerce. …

The 2018 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo will present their annual Beacon and Torch Awards, to two very deserving and inspirational women. The Beacon Award will be presented to Dominique Crenn, a respected leader of the culinary community and Chef and Co-Owner of Atelier Crenn and The Torch Award will be presented to Caroline Styne, Sommelier and Restaurateur of The Lacques Group, a highly acclaimed group of restaurants. …