Rubio’s to Add Impossible Meat Made From Plants to the Menu

January 12, 2021 Rubio’s® Restaurants

Beginning January 6, Rubio’s, home of The Original Fish Taco® will offer Impossible™ seasoned meat, made from plants. Rubio’s guests can enjoy it in a new Impossible™ Taco Salad, or as a protein substitute on chicken and steak entrées.

GS Foods Group Acquires Hayes Distributing

January 12, 2021 A&M Capital Partners

The partnership will combine GS Foods’ national nutrition expertise with family owned and operated Hayes to deepen their capabilities and commitment to customers.

Pizza Nova to be First to Launch Field Roast’s Plant-Based Pepperoni

January 12, 2021 Greenleaf Foods, SPC

Pizza Nova and Greenleaf Foods, SPC, owner of Field Roast Grain Meat Co™ (“Field Roast”), announced today the addition of Field Roast Plant-Based Pepperoni to all Pizza Nova locations. Delivering a similar flavor and texture as traditional pork pepperoni, this is the first time Field Roast Plant-Based Pepperoni will be available to consumers anywhere.

United Fresh Announces Class Two of Produce Safety Immersion Program

United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the Class Two Fellows of the Produce Safety Immersion Program, sponsored by Renaissance Food Group at the gold level, and Ecolab as a silver sponsor. The 12 fellows will begin their journey virtually during a kickoff meeting later this month.

Healthy Family Project Shares 2020 Impact and Positive Outlook For 2021

January 12, 2021 Shuman Farms

Healthy Family Project wrapped 2020 raising $210,780 through cause marketing programs focused on living a healthy lifestyle and inching ever further passed the $7 million raised milestone. Organizations benefitting from funds raised include Feeding America®, United Fresh Start Foundation and Our Military Kids.