Distributor’s Choice Awards presented at IFDA Partners Executive Forum in Orlando

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) announced the winners of its annual IFDA Distributor’s Choice Awards. The awards program allows foodservice distributors to vote for manufacturer partners that exhibit excellence in strategy, supply chain, product innovation, and sales and marketing support.

Florida School District Introduces Impossible Burgers and Meat-Free Nuggets in Plant-Based Menu Update

February 12, 2024 Vegconomist

Manatee County School District in Florida has recently introduced plant-based lunch options in several of its schools. As reported by Your Observer, this initiative encompasses two high schools and three middle schools, where students now have access to plant-based items such as Impossible Burgers and plant-based chicken nuggets.

89% of Parents Want Whole and 2% Milk Options Reinstated in School Meals

For 12 years, students in U.S. public schools have not been able to access the milk options that they prefer and consume at home: whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk. As the U.S. Senate considers the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023—bipartisan legislation to reinstate these nutritious milk options in school meals—a new Morning Consult poll of parents with children in public shows near unanimous support for the bill.

Wonderful Pistachios’ New Jalapeño Lime Flavor Joins Award-Winning No Shells Lineup

February 12, 2024 The Wonderful Company

Wonderful® Pistachios, America’s #1 Snack Nut, today celebrates the launch of Jalapeño Lime as its newest fiery flavor joining Wonderful’s award-winning No Shells lineup. These spicy-but-not-too-spicy pistachios are the perfect balance of jalapeño pepper, sea salt and a tangy twist of lime that offers the perfect guilt-free, great tasting snack.

Edible Garden Receives US Patent No. D1, 010,365 S for Self-Watering In-Store Display

February 12, 2024 Edible Garden

Edible Garden AG Incorporated announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent related to its in-store, Self-Watering Display.