New Coalition Seeks Policy Fix for Essential Food Businesses & Organizations

February 10, 2025 NYC Food Distribution Alliance

The Alliance, a coalition representing more than 200 food businesses and organizations, includes major industry leaders such as Chefs’ Warehouse, Fulton Fish Market, LP Seafood & Specialty, Food Bank For NYC, Baldor Specialty Foods, the New York City Hospitality Alliance, Acme Smoked Fish, Wellness in the Schools, Katzman, New York Common Pantry, Master Purveyors, and Great Performances. Over the coming weeks and months, the NYC Food Distribution Alliance will be calling attention to the severe strain congestion pricing is placing on New York City’s food supply chain and urging policymakers to exempt essential food distributors based within the five boroughs.

Campus Reusables: Choosing the Right Containers for Student Takeout

February 10, 2025 Usefull

Although plastic containers may seem cost-effective initially, their lower durability leads to a shorter lifespan and ultimately higher replacement costs. As containers are thrown away and replaced, this creates even more of a problem for our landfills.

Taim Mediterranean Kitchen Debuts First Location in Windy City Chicago

Founded in 2005 by a two-time Food Network champion in New York City’s West Village, taim is celebrated for its market-fresh produce, authentic herbs and spices and time-honored cooking techniques.

WinCup Chief Executive Officer Brad Laporte Appointed to New Jersey Plastics Advisory Council

WinCup announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Brad Laporte, has been appointed to New Jersey’s Plastics Advisory Council (PAC) by Governor Phil Murphy.

Divert, Inc. Announces Significant Momentum in 2024, Processing over 630 Million Pounds of Unsold Food Products

February 10, 2025 Divert, Inc.

Together with its retail partners, the company facilitated the donation of more than 2.1 million pounds of food in 2024, equivalent to more than 1.7 million meals. Since 2018, Divert has facilitated the donation of 15.7 million pounds of food.