Year: 2024

Rich Products Launches On-Demand ‘MegaTrends’ Course to Help Food Industry Stay Ahead of Key Trends 

July 18, 2024 Rich Products Corporation

A digital, on-demand course developed by Rich’s Strategic Insights team, Megatrends dives into disruptive macro trends across the food landscape to help industry professionals respond to today’s rapidly evolving marketplace. The digital program is currently available through Rich’s Academy, a free training and education platform that Rich’s launched in 2023 to help food industry professionals build their skills, tap into industry trends and insights and take courses that qualify for continuing education or units from accrediting organizations.  …

Announcing the Call for Submissions for the IBIE World Bread Awards USA 2024

July 18, 2024 International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)

To participate, bakers must submit their entries through the official IBIE World Bread Awards USA website. Each entry will be carefully judged by a panel of esteemed baking industry experts who will evaluate the bread based on taste, texture, appearance, and overall quality. Winners will receive prestigious titles, trophies, cash prizes, and extensive media exposure, enhancing their reputation within the industry. The event will also host hands-on workshops and seminars by BBGA and RBA. …

Del Monte Precious Honeyglow Pineapple Wins ‘Overall Food Innovation Of The Year’ In 2024 Mindful Awards

July 17, 2024 Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.

Fresh Del Monte’s new Precious Honeyglow™ is the most compact pineapple in Del Monte history, weighing between 1.5 and 2 pounds, about half the average weight of a full size traditional fresh pineapple. The smaller Del Monte® Precious Honeyglow™ pineapple is designed to offer consumers more choices in the variety and size of their fresh pineapple, to suit taste preferences and reduce food waste.   …

FreshDirect Launches “Fresh Week” in Celebration of 22 Years of Supporting Local Farmers, Highlighting NYC Economic Impact

July 17, 2024 FreshDirect

Fresh Week will kick off on July 22nd with an event at FreshDirect’s Bronx headquarters, featuring a free farmer’s market celebration for the local community. Throughout the week, the company will honor its loyal customers with a variety of promotions and a special sweepstakes as a token of appreciation for their commitment for choosing to shop fresh and local.  …

North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission Launches National Sweepstakes 

July 17, 2024 North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission 

The campaign’s goal is to increase brand awareness and use it as a tool for the Commission to learn which recipes are most popular with consumers to develop future recipes. It also sheds light on why adding sweetpotatoes into meal planning is not only nutritious, but delicious. By sharing high quality graphics, and fun incentives, shoppers are becoming invested in understanding where their food comes from.  …