Month: June 2023

‘Add Milk!’ Program Launches in Alabama, Boosting Purchasing Power for Low-Income Families Using SNAP

June 13, 2023 International Dairy Foods Association

A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income families purchase healthy fluid milk products is expanding across Alabama. The Add Milk! program is being launched by the Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences Hunger Solutions Institute (HSI) and select retailers to provide a dollar-for-dollar match for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, when they purchase low-fat or non-fat milk. …

Bunge, Viterra Will Merge to Form $34 Billion Agri-Trading Powerhouse

June 13, 2023 Karl Plume and Anirban Sen, Reuters

U.S. grains merchant Bunge and Glencore-backed Viterra are merging to create an agricultural trading giant worth about $34 billion including debt, the companies said on Tuesday, in a deal that will likely draw close regulatory scrutiny. …

Restaurantware Debuts an Extensive “No-Added PFAS” Sugarcane Fiber Compostable to-Go Packaging and Cup Line

June 13, 2023 Restaurantware

In a groundbreaking move that underscores its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation, Restaurantware has launched a comprehensive collection of over 50 no-added PFAS sugarcane take out and catering products, demonstrating its dedication to providing environmentally conscious solutions. Restaurantware’s Pulp Safe line includes compostable plates, cups, trays, and take out containers produced from repurposed sugarcane fiber without the addition of PFAS, which are sometimes referred to as ‘forever chemicals.’ …

Ascent Hospitality Management Names James O’Reilly Chief Executive Officer

June 13, 2023 Ascent Hospitality Management

Ascent Hospitality Management, a multi-brand restaurant company with a portfolio of nearly 600 Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery locations, is proud to announce that James O’Reilly will become the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, June 19, 2023. O’Reilly replaces Michael Abt, who has served as Chief Executive since 2012. …

Golden State Foods Promotes Stephen Wetterau to Corporate Vice President, Strategy and Innovation and Shane Blanchette to Group Vice President, Operations, QCD

June 13, 2023 Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce two leadership promotions. Based in GSF’s Irvine, California corporate headquarters, Stephen Wetterau will serve as Corporate Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, while Shane Blanchette has earned a promotion to the Frisco, Texas-based role of Group Vice President, Operations, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD). …