Brighter Bites Releases 2023 Annual Impact Report

May 15, 2024 Brighter Bites

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, announces the release of its 2023 annual report. Since 2012, Brighter Bites has distributed 60+ million pounds of fresh produce and millions of nutrition education materials to more than one million individuals.

Publix Reaches Milestone, Donating 100 Million Pounds of Produce to Help Feed Neighbors in Need

May 15, 2024 Publix

Publix has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to help feed neighbors facing food insecurity. The company began purchasing produce in 2020 at the height of the pandemic to help struggling farmers and provide additional fresh fruits and vegetables to its food bank partners.

Fresh Del Monte Announces Partnership to Produce Biofertilizers from Fruit Residues, Launching Innovative Plant in Kenya

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. and Vellsam Materias Bioactivas, a leading producer of biotechnological solutions, announced a partnership that will look into how to maximize the use of Fresh Del Monte’s pineapple residues by way of biofertilizers.

Patrick Kirk Joins Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Leadership Team as Chief Marketing Officer

May 15, 2024 Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop®, the fast-casual-plus restaurant serving Mexican favorites with a splash of Baja, announced that Patrick Kirk – previously Vice President of Bar and Beverage for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar® – has joined the brand’s Leadership Team as Chief Marketing Officer. In his new role, Kirk will continue to define the Fuzzy’s Taco Shop experience as he develops and delivers strategic direction across all aspects of marketing including advertising, digital marketing, and culinary and beverage innovation.

Marmon Foodservice Technologies Emissions Near-term Targets Validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative

Marmon Foodservice Technologies has received validation for its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation represents a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to reduce both operational and value chain greenhouse gas emissions.