Source.ag Welcomes Canadian Tomato Grower Jack’s Organics, Part of Hazel Farms Group, as Its Customer 

January 28, 2025 Source.ag

With Source.ag’s solutions, the tomato grower aims to streamline data collection across operations, enhance transparency and team alignment, and enable seamless scalability to support long-term goals.

The James Beard Foundation and Explore Asheville Convene Prominent Chefs, Sustainability and Food System Experts, and Industry Leaders for 2025 Chef Action Summit

The summit will bring together over 200 chefs, advocates and industry leaders to drive meaningful policies for a sustainable and equitable food system.

Restaurant Industry Calls on Angelenos to Join #TheGreatLosAngelesDineOut

January 28, 2025 Restaurants Care

On January 29, 2025, The Great Los Angeles Dine Out encourages a citywide day of dining to support LA eateries and restaurant workers impacted by the recent wildfires. For every LA restaurant meal shared on social media, sponsors including OpenTable, Delicato Family Wines, Rich Products and ChowNow will donate $5 to Restaurants Care (up to $85,000). 

Distributor’s Choice Awards Announced at The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Forum

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) announced Smithfield Culinary and Sugar Foods as the winners of its coveted IFDA Distributor’s Choice Awards, with Smithfield Culinary recognized as the overall winner. These awards recognize best-in-class manufacturer partners who provide innovative products and noteworthy service to foodservice distributors to meet the needs of their customers.

McCormick For Chefs Unveils 2025 Flavor of the Year and Flavor Forecast 25th Edition 

January 28, 2025 McCormick & Company

McCormick unveils its 2025 Flavor of the Year: Aji Amarillo, a pepper native to South America featuring fruity, tropical notes with moderate heat. McCormick is offering a taste of this standout flavor with their new Aji Amarillo Seasoning, coming soon for professional chefs.