New Channels News In Brief…
US Foods has introduced 21 new items under the “Serve Good” moniker that are responsibly sourced or contribute to waste reduction. The line features a range of products, including cage-free eggs, organic bread, non-GMO oils and sustainable seafood. “The demand for sustainable options when dining out continues to grow,” said Stacie Sopinka, VP of product development and innovation for US Foods. “In fact, nearly 70 percent of diners say they would have a better impression of a restaurant that offered sustainable foods. With the high-quality, on-trend and sustainable items in Serve Good, we can help our customers deliver what their diners want and stay competitive in this changing marketplace.” Each of the 21 Serve Good products are responsibly sourced or contribute to waste reduction while also bringing the benefits of versatility and time and labor savings in the kitchen, according to the company…
Port Logistics Group, a provider of gateway logistics services, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies; to Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 3PL Providers list; and to Global Trade’s Best American 3PLs list in the “3PLs to Watch” category. Port Logistics’ services include value-added warehousing and omni-channel distribution, transloading and cross-docking, e-commerce fulfillment and national transportation services…
Wegmans Food Markets is introducing five fresh organic sandwich breads, all made at Wegmans’ bakeshop in Rochester, New York. The sliced breads are White Made with Oatmeal, 100% Whole Wheat, Honey Cracked Wheat, 27 Grains and Seeds, and Sprouted Multigrain. Each are priced at $5 for a full loaf and $3 for a half loaf.
