NY Supreme Court Rejects Foie Gras Ban

The decision resolves—at least for now—a dispute between New York State duck farmers and New York City, which passed a law in 2019 forbidding the sale of foie gras in stores and restaurants. Animal rights activists had pushed for the ban, claiming that producing the delicacy involves animal cruelty. In order to make foie gras, farmers force-feed ducks to enlarge their livers.

Dollar Tree, US Foods Explore Portfolio Divestments

Dollar Tree noted that the alternatives could include a potential sale, spin-off, or other disposition of the Family Dollar business.

Specialty Food Association Releases New Research, Understanding the Real Value of Specialty Foods – 2024 Edition

Built on interviews with 1,000 shoppers, 100 retailers, and other data points, the new report outlines the positive impact of specialty products on retailer profitability and shopper loyalty, impact that has only increased in importance since the first edition came out in 2014.

Cypress Grove Awarded Prestigious sofi Gold for Meyer Lemon and Honey Goat Cheese

May 21, 2024 Cypress Grove

Cypress Grove is delighted to announce that their newest creation, the Meyer Lemon and Honey fresh goat cheese disk, has been honored with the esteemed sofi™ Gold Award by the Specialty Food Association. This marks Cypress Grove’s 16th sofi™ Award and represents a significant milestone with its 5th accolade for Meyer Lemon and Honey, which was launched in June 2022.

2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: George Gellert, Atalanta Corporation

Atalanta Corporation is pleased to announce that George Gellert, a visionary and dedicated man, has received the prestigious SFA 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Specialty Food Association (SFA). This honor recognizes Mr. Gellert’s unwavering commitment to building Atalanta, North America’s largest family-owned food importer.