Wegmans Testing Smart Shopping Cart Technology at Three NY Stores

Wegmans locations in Perinton and Pittsford, as well as a third location on Alberta Drive in Buffalo, are a part of the company’s Smart Cart Test & Learn pilot.

FMI Foundation Celebrates Industry Champions of the Family Meals Movement

November 14, 2024 FMI

The FMI Foundation announced the 2024 Gold Plate Award recipients, which celebrates outstanding programs implemented by the food industry to encourage family meals. Award winners include Skogen’s Festival Foods, Coborn’s, Inc., Hy-Vee, Inc., Campbell Soup Company, The Foundation for Fresh Produce and Ahold Delhaize USA.   

LAXEY and Baader Sign Agreement for Processing Equipment for a Land-Based Aquaculture Facility in Vestmannaeyjar

November 14, 2024 LAXEY

The agreement marks a milestone for both companies, as they look to strengthen their positions in Iceland’s rapidly growing land-based aquaculture market. For LAXEY, the partnership is crucial in securing equipment and production technology that will support its plans for high-quality products aimed at the international market.

The Blue-Green Sustainable Proteins of Seaweed May Soon Be on Your Plate

The so-called protein shift – switching from red meat to more sustainable and healthy protein sources – is a way to reduce the climate impact of food production while providing everyone with a nutritious diet. Many alternative protein sources, mainly based on pea, soy and mushroom, are common in our grocery stores. But all the vegetarian protein that is found under the sea is still an untapped source.

Beyond Sun Sausage Expands to Whole Foods Market

November 14, 2024 Beyond Meat

Made from wholesome plant-based ingredients, including spinach, bell peppers and yellow pea, brown rice and red lentil proteins, Beyond Sun Sausage is available in bold, culinary-forward flavors with Beyond Sun Sausage Pesto rolling out now at all Whole Foods Stores nationwide, and Beyond Sun Sausage Cajun rolling out at select Whole Foods Stores coast-to-coast.