Savor (and Save) this Season with Whole Foods Market’s 12 Days of Cheese

December 5, 2024 Whole Foods Market

Handpicked by Whole Foods Market’s Specialty Cheese team, which includes Certified Cheese Professionals (CCPs) recognized by the American Cheese Society for their exceptional knowledge and skills, these distinctive cheeses showcase the best of the best when it comes to high-quality artisanal offerings and are perfect for creating an elevated cheese board or festive spread.

Upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips Brings More ‘Sweets’ Just in Time for the Holidays

Uglies, a division of Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips Inc., is on a mission to reduce waste, support farmers, and fight hunger by using imperfect potatoes, which would otherwise be food waste, to craft delicious kettle-cooked potato chips. Twenty-six percent of U.S. produce gets discarded for cosmetic reasons, and Uglies is part of the solution to reduce this waste. Uglies also gives back by donating a portion of profits to charity.

BGL Announces the Sale of Lillie’s Q Sauces & Rubs to OWS Foods

December 5, 2024 OWS Foods

The partnership will help Lillie’s Q rapidly expand its national presence in conventional grocery, foodservice, and club channels. OWS Foods’ research & development capabilities, coupled with Charlie McKenna’s award-winning taste profiles, will help Lillie’s Q explore and enter new complementary product categories.

USDA-FDA Seek Information About Food Date Labeling, Aim is to Provide Further Clarity, Transparency and Cost Savings for U.S. Consumers

December 4, 2024 USDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as “Sell By,” “Use By” and “Best By.” The RFI seeks information on industry practices and preferences for date labeling, research results on consumer perceptions of date labeling, and any impact date labeling may have on food waste and grocery costs.

Picadeli Partners with Digimarc to Curb Retail Shrink and Combat Food Fraud in Fresh and Prepared Foods Market

December 4, 2024 Picadeli

This partnership integrates Digimarc’s advanced digital watermarks into Picadeli’s branded packaging, enabling retailers to implement secure, automated product verification and ensure pricing accuracy at self-checkout. This innovation significantly reduces shrinkage while maintaining a seamless customer experience.