The Marzetti Co. is introducing Marzetti Protein Ranch, a new line the company describes as a first-to-category innovation combining the taste of its traditional ranch with 3-4 grams of milk protein per serving and fewer calories than its standard ranch products. The lineup spans 3 SKUs: Protein Ranch Dressing (13 oz. bottle), Protein Ranch Veggie […]
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Riviana Foods Launches Boil-In-Bag Sticky Rice Across Eastern U.S.
Riviana Foods Inc., the largest rice processor and distributor in the United States, is rolling out a new restaurant-style Sticky Rice under its Success Boil-in-Bag brand. The product is now available for distribution across the Eastern U.S., with nationwide expansion planned. The launch targets growing consumer demand for globally inspired meals that are easy to […]
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Goya Foods Donates 1M Pounds Of Food On 90th Anniversary
Goya Foods marked its 90th anniversary on March 31 by hosting its annual Goya Gives Day, a single-day coordinated effort that distributed 1 million pounds of food to families across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Spain. More than 100 community partners participated alongside Goya facilities and employees in food donations and volunteer efforts. The date […]
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McCormick To Combine With Unilever’s Foods Business
McCormick & Company Inc. (NYSE: MKC) and Unilever PLC (LSE: ULVR / NYSE: UL) have announced an agreement to combine McCormick with Unilever’s Foods business, creating a global flavor company with $20 billion in combined fiscal year 2025 revenue. Under the terms of the agreement, Unilever and its shareholders are expected to receive shares equating […]
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General Mills Names Ness Chief Supply Chain Officer
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has appointed Jonathan Ness as chief supply chain officer. Ness reports to chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening, joins the company’s senior leadership team and oversees global supply chain operations. Ness had been serving as interim chief supply chain officer since late January. He had previously served as VP of global supply […]
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Dainty Foods To Build First U.S. Plant In Batavia Township, OH
Les Aliments Dainty Foods, a Canadian producer of private-label rice and ready-to-heat meal solutions, has shared plans to open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Batavia Township, Ohio, committing up to $150 million over five years and creating about 240 jobs. An initial $85 million investment will fund the first phase of the 250,000-square-foot facility, […]
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Louisiana Fish Fry Expands Seafood Boil Lineup With Two New Seasonings
Louisiana Fish Fry launched two additions to its seafood boil lineup – Louisiana Fish Fry Cajun Reserve Boil Seasoning and Louisiana Fish Fry Slammin’ Spice Boil Booster. Together, the new seasonings give home cooks more ways to customize their boils with Louisiana flavor. Louisiana Fish Fry Cajun Reserve Seafood Boil Seasoning is a premium citrus-herb […]
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J.M. Smucker Appoints Two Independent Directors Following Elliott Agreement
Orrville, Ohio-based The J.M. Smucker Co. has appointed Woo-Sung “Bruce” Chung and David Singer to its board of directors effective April 15. The appointments follow engagement with Elliott Investment Management, with whom the company has entered into an information-sharing agreement to facilitate collaboration toward driving sustainable value for all shareholders. With the addition of Chung and […]