Natural Delights Prepares Retailers for Ramadan

January 23, 2025 Bard Valley Natural Delights

With the impending New Moon, Natural Delights is preparing their retailers with 2-, 5-, and 11-pound date boxes to satisfy the demand driven by Muslim shoppers preparing for Ramadan. Based on the lunar calendar, the observance starts on February 28th this year, but stores are advised that celebrators will start acquiring dates mid-February to have a surplus for the month of festivities ahead. 

Kayco Acquires Morris County-Based Healthy Snacks Wholesaler

Kayco is acquiring Paramount Foods LLC, a Long Hill-based wholesaler that provides natural and organic healthy snacks to retailers across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Mr. Greens Acquires Parishables Food Service to Expand into Atlanta Market, Strengthening Southeast Presence

January 22, 2025 Mr. Greens

The acquisition aims to strengthen existing and cultivate new long-term relationships within the Atlanta market and surrounding areas by delivering Mr. Greens’ differentiated offering, which provides high-quality, diverse products, under a best-in-class service model, including deliveries 365 days a year, 7 days per week, multiple runs per day with flexible order cutoffs.

California Ag Leadership Foundation Announces New President and CEO

Lesa Eidman has been selected as its new president and CEO, effective Feb. 18. Eidman will succeed Dwight Ferguson, who has served in the position since October 2020.

Giumarra Launches Co-Branded Thx! Green Kiwifruit Supporting Farmworker Dreams

January 22, 2025 Giumarra Companies

The Giumarra Companies is pleased to announce the launch of its California-grown kiwifruit co-branded with Thx!, an award-winning social impact program. Now available in Nature’s Partner-branded consumer pack clamshells, this collaboration offers shoppers the opportunity to enjoy fresh, vitamin-packed green kiwifruit while directly supporting farmworker dreams.