Dümmen Orange North America Expands Team, Hires 2 Experienced Horticulturists

September 16, 2024 Dümmen Orange

Dümmen Orange North America recently hired Sarah Thompson to become its new western regional sales manager and Michelle McElhannon, PhD to be its new technical specialist. 

Crate-Free Meat Companies & Hog Farmers Mobilize to Defend California’s Proposition 12 in Farm Bill Fight

September 16, 2024 Niman Ranch

Key organizers of the coalition include crate-free pork companies True Story Foods and Niman Ranch along with direct-to-consumer meat brand ButcherBox. They were joined at the event by independent hog farmers, from small to large operations, from across the country. Served at the Congressional briefing were crate-free and Proposition 12 certified meats from Niman Ranch and True Story Foods for guests to enjoy.

Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc. Recalls Wiener Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

September 16, 2024 Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc.

The establishment determined that they inadvertently mislabeled beef wiener products as beef and pork wiener products and vice versa. The products labeled as beef and pork wiener products actually contain beef wiener products that contain soy; therefore, soy is not declared on the finished product label. Additionally, the product labeled as beef wiener products actually contain beef and pork wiener products, therefore, pork is not declared on the finished product label.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Announces Strategic Investment in New Egg Products Joint Venture

September 16, 2024 Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

Crepini aligns with the growth strategy to enhance Cal-Maine’s product portfolio and focus on value-added products and other egg product opportunities. This new venture will complement other egg product offerings from the Meadowcreek operation, which offers hard-cooked eggs for institutional, food service and retail needs.

Lipari Foods Names Industry Veteran Stuart Schuette as New Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Growth

September 16, 2024 Lipari Foods

Mr. Schuette is a proven executive with a 30-year track record of driving organic and inorganic growth in distribution businesses across several industries, including food distribution.