Month: May 2022

Sysco Transforming the Future of Foodservice Delivery: Announces Intent to Purchase Up to 800 battery electric Freightliner eCascadia from Daimler Truck North America

May 20, 2022 Sysco

Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the leading North American heavy-duty truck manufacturer, today jointly announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deploy up to nearly 800 battery electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors serving Sysco customers by 2026. The first eCascadia delivery is expected to arrive at Sysco’s Riverside, California site later this year. …

New Dole Meal Kit Line Taps Into At-Home Culinary Trend Of Sheet Pan Dinners

May 20, 2022 Dole plc

Dole plc, the world’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable provider is tapping into one of the largest recent culinary trends to give time-starved consumers their choice of healthy plant-based or lean protein single-pan fresh vegetable meals at home. …

Pom Wonderful Begins Transition to 100% Recycled Plastic and Renewable Energy

May 20, 2022 POM Wonderful

POM Wonderful, the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the U.S., is proud to announce it is furthering its commitment to a sustainable future with the transition to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles and shifting more than 90% of its electricity needs to renewable energy.  …

Tanimura & Antle Promotes Nick Sgheiza to Chief Operating Officer

May 20, 2022 Tanimura & Antle

Employee-owned Tanimura & Antle, one of the largest grower shippers in the Salinas Valley, announced today the promotion of Nick Sgheiza to Chief Operating Officer. …

Meijer Partners With Leading Michigan Hydroponic Farm to Deliver Fresh, Sustainable Lettuce and Salads Year-Round

May 20, 2022 Meijer

Revolution Farms, Michigan’s premier hydroponic lettuce farm and one of the leading innovators of sustainable farming in the Midwest, is partnering with Grand Rapids-based retailer Meijer to bring local lettuce and salad greens to consumers year-round, across the retailer’s six-state footprint. Products include cut, whole leaf, and whole head lettuce varieties, as well as the cut lettuce for all of the retailer’s fresh, ready-to-eat salads. …