Convenience food

ReadyWise, Authorized UN Supplier, Joins Forces with FAO to Provide Critical Emergency Meals in South Sudan

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Monday, January 8, 2024
FAO, Meal, Food, Health, United, Refrigeration, Water, UN, United Nations, Lunch, Convenience food

The key benefits of the provided meals are the following:

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  • The key benefits of the provided meals are the following:
    Shelf-Life: Products can last up to 25 years.
  • Bucket System: Comes in stackable buckets that are easy to store and lightweight, so they can easily be transported to an emergency venue.
  • ReadyWise takes pride in providing high-quality, long-lasting emergency food solutions, and working with UN exemplifies the company's dedication to positively impacting global humanitarian efforts.
  • "We are thrilled to be working with FAO and to expand our presence in Africa, South Sudan", said Mr Kim Berknov, Vice President of EMEA.

MEET THE REFRESHINGLY SILLY NEW POPSICLE FROM THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS FROZEN TREAT FAMILY

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Cream, Final good, SpongeBob SquarePants, Popsicle, Nickelodeon, Candy, JUST, Ice cream, SVP, Paramount Consumer Products, Convenience food

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Popsicle is debuting a brand-new look for its new SpongeBob SquarePants frozen confection bar, in celebration of everyone's favorite underwater pineapple-dwelling sponge. The new design is lovingly drawn sketch-style and inspired by the many faces of the iconic character through the years, from the mischievous DoodleBob to the famous Smiley Face SpongeBob. Each of these loveable faces were the muses for the newest treat hitting shelves.

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  • The joy of unwrapping one of these delicious frozen treats is part of the excitement of meeting a brand-new Popsicle version of everyone's favorite sponge!
  • "We were inspired by the many fun faces of SpongeBob SquarePants to create our new sketch-inspired design in a doodled aesthetic.
  • "We can't wait for people to try this new SpongeBob SquarePants frozen creation!"
  • The SpongeBob SquarePants frozen confection bar with chocolatey eyes is still available wherever single-serve frozen treats are sold!

Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery Announce Flurry of New Locations in Texas

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Monday, November 27, 2023
FAT, Great American Cookies, Growth, Marble Slab Creamery, FAT Brands, Ice cream, Convenience food

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and 16 other restaurant concepts, announces two new development deals set to open 10 new co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery locations across Texas. The Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery locations will open their doors over the next five years.

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  • Brands Inc., parent company of Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and 16 other restaurant concepts, announces two new development deals set to open 10 new co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery locations across Texas.
  • The Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery locations will open their doors over the next five years.
  • “Both Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery have become a go-to destination for sweets in Texas,” said Taylor Wiederhorn, Chief Development Officer of FAT Brands.
  • For more information on Marble Slab Creamery, visit www.marbleslab.com .

Protiviti's i on Hunger Program Achieves 15 Million Meals Donation Milestone

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Meal, Birdy, Food, Convenience food

MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant milestone in its efforts to fight food insecurity, global consulting firm Protiviti's i on Hunger program donated its 15 millionth meal following a recent meal-packing event in Oman.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant milestone in its efforts to fight food insecurity, global consulting firm Protiviti's i on Hunger program donated its 15 millionth meal following a recent meal-packing event in Oman.
  • This season, more than 125,000 meals were donated as a result of the "Birdies for Meals" program.
  • The i on Hunger program, which began as a grassroots effort, has mobilized Protiviti employees and clients across 21 countries in collaboration with 247 partners.
  • "We are also grateful that many Protiviti clients who work with us on this program join us at meal-packing events."

Ajinomoto Foods North America Debuts Authentic Japanese-Style Gyoza Exclusively at Costco

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Well, Restaurant, Multimedia, Taste, Cooking, Costco, Love, Food, Convenience food

ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ajinomoto Foods North America is bringing its authentic Japanese-style Hane Gyoza to the U.S.

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  • ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ajinomoto Foods North America is bringing its authentic Japanese-style Hane Gyoza to the U.S.
  • "We are excited to share a culinary masterpiece that reflects a commitment to excellence, authenticity, and the artistry of Japanese cuisine," states Taro Komura, Chief Commercial Officer at Ajinomoto Foods North America.
  • As a leading manufacturer with over 100 years of cooking and innovating in the frozen food industry, Ajinomoto Foods North America is dedicated to contributing to wellbeing through delicious and nutritious foods.
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    SOURCE Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS: NUTRITION PLAYS VITAL ROLE IN MANAGING DIABETES

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Senior counsel, Meal, Nutrition, Dietary fiber, Dietitian, Research, RDN, Mineral, Oil, MNT, Food, Risk, Snack, Vegetable, Patient, Sugar, Grain boundary strengthening, Conditional sentence, Health, Nutritionist, Prediabetes, Diabetes, Poultry, Eating, Type 2 diabetes, Education, Blood pressure, Nursing, Dietary supplement, Cereal, Convenience food

In addition, 96 million adults have prediabetes, with more than 80% unaware they have it.

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  • In addition, 96 million adults have prediabetes, with more than 80% unaware they have it.
  • Registered dietitian nutritionists, who are the food and nutrition experts, are uniquely educated and trained to provide medical nutrition therapy, which includes regular therapeutic and counseling services to help patients manage prediabetes and diabetes, Tewksbury says.
  • Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
  • The Academy is committed to improving health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

J&J Snack Foods’ Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter Revenue Increases 10.8% to a Quarterly Record of $443.9M

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
EBITDA, Human, Acquisition, Oil, Conference call, Investment, PIN, History, Labatt Food Service, Slushy, The Icee Company, Calendar, Flour, Marketing, J&J Snack Foods, Foodservice, GAAP, Conference, School, Growth, Biting, Bakery, Snack, Dogster, Restaurant, Pharmaceutical industry, Video game, Retail, Sales, Self storage, Convenience food, Life insurance, Recycling, Publishing

Dan Fachner, J&J Snack Foods President and CEO, commented, “J&J Snack Foods ended fiscal 2023 on a strong note, including record sales and profitability for both the fourth quarter and full year.

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  • Dan Fachner, J&J Snack Foods President and CEO, commented, “J&J Snack Foods ended fiscal 2023 on a strong note, including record sales and profitability for both the fourth quarter and full year.
  • Fiscal fourth quarter net sales increased to a record $443.9 million, driven by Food Services sales growth of 5.3%, Retail segment sales growth of 21.2% and Frozen Beverages sales growth of 20.6%.
  • Operating income and adjusted EBITDA increased 93.0% and 55.2%, respectively, for the fourth quarter and 77.2% and 46.3%, respectively for fiscal 2023.
  • In addition, our Frozen Beverage segment delivered record fourth quarter and full year sales and profitability, as sales grew 20.6% in the quarter and 16.6% for the year.

Celebrate the Holiday Season with 12 Days of Cheese at Whole Foods Market

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Organic Food, Retail, Other Retail, Supermarket, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Honey, Cream, RBST, Loire Valley, Citrus, Salad, Cherry, Uplands Cheese Company, DIY, Edible, Ageing, Buttermilk, Middle Ages, Whole Foods Market, American Cheese Society, AOC, Roquefort, Multimedia, Cowgirl Creamery, Fruit, Jasper Hill Farm, Gouda, Milk, Butterfat, Light, Cabot Creamery, Lacaune, Crottin de Chavignol, Sociology, Cellar, Cave, Convenience food, General store, Dairy, Food preservation, Truffle, Baking, Cheese

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231206033170/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231206033170/en/
    Whole Foods Market 12 Days of Cheese (Photo: Business Wire)
    This year’s cheese line-up includes the only American Cheese Society Best in Show three-time awardee, Uplands Pleasant Ridge Reserve, and several others with top previous recognitions.
  • Each of the selected cheeses will be 35% off for Prime members for all 12 days and 28% off without Prime.
  • Additionally, a 12 Days of Cheese sampler bag, including three handpicked cheeses, Savannah Bee Whipped Honey and crackers, will be available for $34.99.
  • Find out more about the 12 Days of Cheese program here , including more pairings and tips from our expert team.

Double Your Deliciousness (and Convenience!) with Reser’s Main St Bistro “Twice Baked” Potatoes

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Family, Retail, Other Consumer, Consumer, Supermarket, Food, Beverage, Cheese, Multimedia, News, Spice, Dish Network, Heat, Baking, Convenience food

Reser’s has ‘spudtacular’ news to share with the nationwide launch of a new signature line of Main St Bistro baked potatoes: “Twice Baked Signature Potatoes” and “Twice Baked Double Cheese Potatoes.”

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  • Reser’s has ‘spudtacular’ news to share with the nationwide launch of a new signature line of Main St Bistro baked potatoes: “Twice Baked Signature Potatoes” and “Twice Baked Double Cheese Potatoes.”
    This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231121185498/en/
    Main St Bistro Twice Baked Signature Potatoes (Photo: Business Wire)
    Nostalgic foods continue to rise in popularity and consumers crave new versions of classic dishes.
  • “Baked potatoes are a family favorite and we’ve made it even easier to enjoy a restaurant quality meal at home,” shares John McCarthy, Sr.
  • Reser’s Main St Bistro baked potato side dishes taste homemade and make it easy to get dinner on the table.

Muenster Milling Names Jim Holdrieth as President and CEO

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Veterinary, Packaging, Pets, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Food, Beverage, Health, Consumer, Retail, Growth, FFP, Sport, Food safety, Bottled water, Convenience food, Kainos

Muenster Milling Company (“Muenster”), a manufacturer of freeze-dried and extruded pet food sold under its brand as well as for other well-known pet food brands, today announced the appointment of Jim Holdrieth as President and CEO.

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  • Muenster Milling Company (“Muenster”), a manufacturer of freeze-dried and extruded pet food sold under its brand as well as for other well-known pet food brands, today announced the appointment of Jim Holdrieth as President and CEO.
  • Most recently, Mr. Holdrieth served as CEO of Florida Food Products (“FFP”), a formulator and manufacturer of natural and clean label ingredients for the food, beverage, sports and pet nutrition industries.
  • Muenster is a portfolio company of Kainos Capital, a consumer-focused private equity firm that invests in strategically relevant companies in the food, pet, consumer products and services sectors.
  • Fourth-generation Muenster family owners Mitch and Chad Felderhoff said, "We could not be happier to welcome Jim Holdrieth into the Muenster family.