ABA’s History of Bringing the Industry Together
As it marks its 125th anniversary, American Bakers Association is gearing up for another year of connecting the industry through its conventions and other meetings. …
Month: April 2022
Field Roast Stirs Up Plant-Based Cheese Category with New Chao Creamery Queso
Greenleaf Foods, SPC, owner of leading plant-based brand Field Roast™, announced the debut of Chao Creamery Cantina-Style Plant-Based Queso. The new dairy-free queso is designed to deliver deliciousness to all dipping occasions, and is available now at Sprouts stores nationwide, as well as select locations of Albertsons, Safeway and Giant. …
Burnbrae Farms Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050, Introduces Second Solar Powered Egg Farm and its First Public Sustainability Report
In celebration of Earth Day 2022, Burnbrae Farms, Canada’s leading egg company, is proud to release its inaugural public Sustainability Report, “Eggs for Life®”. As a leader in the Canadian food industry, the company’s report outlines its efforts to address some of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing Canadians. The report provides a summary of Burnbrae Farms’ sustainability objectives and progress against its five key pillars: Environment, Animal Care, Health & Wellbeing, Safe Nourishing Food, and Community Spirit. …
Walmart Celebrates Grand Opening of South Carolina Import Distribution Center
Walmart associates and managers joined local residents and elected officials for the grand opening of Walmart’s highly anticipated $220 million Import Distribution Center in Ridgeville, S.C. The event featured remarks from Governor Henry McMaster and Mike Gray, SVP Supply Chain Operations, Walmart; as well as a congratulatory video from John Furner, President and CEO, Walmart; and concluded with a ribbon cutting ceremony. …
Apollo Funds Acquire Tony’s Fresh Market, a Leading Chicago-Based Specialty Grocer
Apollo have acquired Tony’s Fresh Market, a leading Chicago-based grocery retailer. Established in 1979, Tony’s is a unique specialty grocer that offers high-quality, affordable groceries with an inclusive assortment aimed at the diverse communities it serves. A large selection of fresh produce, extensive multicultural offerings and a wide range of prepared foods gives Tony’s a differentiated position in the market. …