CoveMark Partners with Capra Foods

August 22, 2019 CoveMark

CoveMark, the Dallas-based private equity firm, announced today it is partnering with Capra Foods to scale their operations to meet existing customer demand. This is CoveMark’s second investment in the agriculture space, expanding operations to capitalize on the significant opportunities therein.

Government of Canada Supports Increased Processing at La Fromagerie Champêtre

Jean-Claude Poissant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of $747,542 in support of dairy processor La Fromagerie Champêtre Inc.

Salsa God Solves Snacking Problem for Millions of Americans – Invents Grab & Go Chips & Salsa Combo Pack

August 22, 2019 Salsa God

Salsa God is announcing the release of its newest product, the Grab & Go Chips & Salsa Combo Pack, thus solving a snacking problem suffered by millions of Americans – how to eat chips and salsa on the go. Salsa God invented the Combo Pack by combining a 3oz bag of crunchy, white corn tortilla chips and a 4oz cup of smoky, fire-roasted medium heat salsa in one convenient grab-and-go package.

Lovin’ Spoonfuls will Honor Baldor Specialty Foods at 2019 Ultimate Tailgate Party

August 22, 2019 Baldor Specialty Foods

Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ 9th annual Ultimate Tailgate Party returns this year on November 3rd. Baldor Specialty Foods will be honored with the Thomas M. Menino Award for Leadership for their commitment to sustainability throughout every aspect of the supply chain to optimize environmental and social best practices.

Shoppers are Moving Toward Plastic Packaging, but Many Still Strongly Avoid Plastic

August 22, 2019 Category Partners, LLC

With increasing concerns about both food safety and the environment, there are pros and cons to using plastic packaging for fresh foods. Add to that, consumer demand for convenience, and the question becomes even more complicated. This variety of consumer expectations begs the question…”What do consumers want when it comes to packaging?” And does that vary by department?