Month: April 2022

Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano, p-Chip Corporation, and Kaasmerk Matec Partner to Launch Breakthrough in Food-Safe Digital Tracking Technology

April 5, 2022 Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano

The Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano (CFPR) today announced its partnership with Kaasmerk Matec (Kaasmerk) and p-Chip Corporation (p-Chip) to launch a line of food-safe and secure traceability digital labels for its Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels. The new technology will deliver previously unseen levels of traceability, inventory tracking and control, product authentication, quality-assurance testing, product serialization, and consumer safety. …

Tops Friendly Markets & Herban Fresh Partner for Contest Supporting Community Gardens

April 5, 2022 Plenus Group

Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont is partnering with refrigerated soup line Herban Fresh for a contest supporting the launch of the Herban Fresh Farm Fund. The contest will be open to non-profit groups and schools with one winner being awarded $5,000 for the purpose of building or enhancing a local community garden in the areas Tops operates. Applications will be accepted from Friday, April 1, 2022 to Saturday, April 30, 2022. …

Avian Flu Puts Easter Egg Supplies at Risk

April 5, 2022 CoBank

Recent outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) within the U.S. layer flock are adding strain to beleaguered egg supply chains, which have not fully recovered from disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. While egg production has stabilized in recent months, it is still well below pre-pandemic levels and egg availability could be limited leading into Easter, according to a new research brief from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. …

Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso Earns Gold Medal at 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest

April 5, 2022 Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso

Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso earned a Best in Class Gold Medal in the prestigious 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest for its Mexican style Panela cheese. Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso’s Panela cheese scored an impressive 99.8 in the Latin American Fresh Cheese category ranking it Best in Class. …

ifi America Announces the North American Availability of Lilium, the Ultimate in Pastry or Cold Snack Display Case Visibility

April 5, 2022 ifi America

ifi America announced the North American availability of Lilium, ifi’s latest refrigerated display case, designed to highlight the beauty and originality of pastries and cold snacks. Recently introduced by ifi at Sigep 2022, Lilium enhances customer experiences by featuring a sophisticated, clear presentation of food products while focusing on proper preservation, hygiene, energy efficiency, and technology functionality. …