Niman Ranch Welcomes Alicja Spaulding as Vice President of Marketing

December 4, 2019 Niman Ranch

Niman Ranch, the pioneering leader in humanely and sustainably raised pork, beef and lamb, today announced the appointment of Alicja Spaulding to the position of vice president of marketing. In this role, Spaulding will determine the marketing and brand strategy to grow Niman Ranch’s market share and brand awareness.

U.S. Per Capita Availability of Red Meat, Poultry, and Seafood on the Rise

After falling from 148.6 pounds in 2004 to 133.5 pounds in 2014, the per capita supply of red meat, poultry, and fish/shellfish available for Americans to eat after adjusting for losses rose to 143.9 pounds in 2017. Red meat (beef, pork, veal, and lamb) accounted for 51 percent of 2017’s 143.9-pound total, compared with 42 percent for poultry (chicken and turkey) and 7 percent for fish and shellfish.

Avocados From Mexico Hires David Spirito as Senior Director of Culinary & Foodservice

December 4, 2019 Avocados From Mexico

Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is pleased to announce David Spirito as the organization’s new senior director of culinary and foodservice. In this new role, Spirito will be responsible for guiding strategy and execution of the organization’s foodservice department, which operates the Avocados From Mexico Culinary Center and oversees AFM’s foodservice operations.

Les Dames d’Escoffier Releases 2020 Culinary Trends Report

December 4, 2019 Les Dames d'Escoffier

The report focuses on international, restaurant, catering, retail food, health and lifestyle, children, environmental policy and beverage trends looking at what’s emerging, slowing down and just around the corner in the culinary and hospitality industries.

Blueberry Council Selects Sterling-Rice Group to Lead Foodservice

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has contracted with the Sterling-Rice Group (SRG) to lead its integrated foodservice marketing and promotional activities for the council and the blueberry industry.