New Jersey Department Of Agriculture Highlights New Foods Available for School Meals

School officials from around New Jersey previewed the newest lunch and breakfast offerings available from food manufacturers for the 2023-24 school year during the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods Conference at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center on Tuesday.

Aldi Sees 500% Increase in Plant-Based Sales During Veganuary

February 7, 2022 Aldi

The UK’s fifth largest supermarket expects the increase in demand for its plant-based products to continue this year, with Aldi having expanded its range for Veganuary by more than 50% in response to demand.

Lactalis Canada to Acquire Agropur’s Canadian Yogourt Business

December 24, 2020 Lactalis Canada

Lactalis Canada Inc. announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with Agropur Cooperative to acquire all shares of its Canadian yogourt business, Ultima Foods Inc., including the Iögo and Iögo Nanö yogourt brands, as well as the Olympic yogourt, sour cream and kefir brand.

Freshfel Europe Urges EU & UK to Conclude Trade Negotiations and Speed Up Dialogue to Minimize Port Congestion Disruption

December 11, 2020 Perishable News

Freshfel Europe is calling for the EU and the UK to make a last joint effort to conclude negotiations on a comprehensive trade agreement before the end of the year.

Pop Up Grocer Announces Your Brand to be Featured at Brooklyn Location Opening October 2020

October 2, 2020 New York Apple Sales

Pop Up Grocer,​ the world’s first-ever traveling pop-up grocery store, will bring its roster of innovative consumer brands to New York this fall for a month-long residency in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Opening October 2nd through November 1st, Pop Up Grocer will showcase a select group of qualifying brands, vetted by founder Emily Schildt and the Pop Up Grocer team, including Yes! Apples, a women-owned and New York-grown apple brand that is sweetening life one apple.​