Month: August 2021

Farmer Focus Hires Sean McLendon to lead Research and Development to Drive Culinary Innovation

August 30, 2021 Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus, the only 100% organic and humane-certified chicken company with a mission to protect and promote generational family farms, has hired Sean McLendon to lead Research and Development. McLendon brings over 25 years of experience in product research and development, innovation, quality control, and operations in protein, across fresh and fully cooked food manufacturers. He also has extensive knowledge of marinated proteins and flavor trends honed during his tenure at Lumina Foods, JBS USA, and CraftWorks Restaurants and Breweries. …

Sprouts Farmers Market Commits to Improving Broiler Chicken Welfare After Talks with Compassion in World Farming

August 30, 2021 Compassion in World Farming

One of the nation’s leading grocers, today, committed to taking a staggered approach to improving broiler chicken welfare. Sprouts Farmers Market, which has more than 360 stores in 23 states, released an updated animal welfare commitment after two years of discussions with animal welfare organizations such as Compassion in World Farming, the world’s leading farm animal welfare organization, and other industry partners. …

Barvecue Launches Across the United States in 360 Sprouts Locations

August 30, 2021 Barvecue

Barvecue, wood-smoked, plant-based barbecue, is now available across the United States in 360 Sprouts Farmers Market locations. …

Miami Startup BloomsyBox.com Ranks No. 704 on the Prestigious 2021 Inc. 5000 List

August 30, 2021 BloomsyBox.com

Inc. magazine revealed that Miami-based floral subscription brand, BloomsyBox.com, is no. 704 on the Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This is the first appearance on the Inc. 5000 for vertically integrated BloomsyBox.com and Founder Juan Palacio–an immigrant from Colombia–which experienced 698% growth in revenue over the last three years. …

Farwest Show Nursery Industry Trade Show Marks A Successful Return To The Oregon Convention Center

August 30, 2021 Oregon Association of Nurseries

The 2021 Farwest Show was a worthwhile investment leading to positive outcomes for their business, according to companies that exhibited at the nursery industry gathering, which took place August 18–20 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. …