Food and Nutrition Service

Eagle Genomics Announces USD 20M First Close; Scale-up Funding to Accelerate the Application of Microbiome Science for Global 'One Health' Innovation

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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The current funding round will remain open for a further period to enable additional participation up to a further USD 10 million.

Key Points: 
  • The current funding round will remain open for a further period to enable additional participation up to a further USD 10 million.
  • Eagle Genomics is the pre-eminent platform business using next-generation graph technology and network science to drive the Bioeconomy.
  • The current scale-up funding will enable us to accelerate the Bioeconomy through the digital reinvention of science."
  • Eagle Genomics is forging strategic relationships with leading scientific establishments focused on the microbiome and has helped shape the Microbiome Strategic Roadmap in the UK.

Teton Waters Ranch Takes Action to Improve Childhood Nutrition Through School Partnerships

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Teton Waters Ranch believes now is the time for food brands to act to reduce and prevent obesity in children.

Key Points: 
  • Teton Waters Ranch believes now is the time for food brands to act to reduce and prevent obesity in children.
  • Thompson School Districts innovative approach to community partnerships and dedication to providing healthier options for students makes them the ideal partner to launch the Teton Waters Ranch Teton Taste Buds program.
  • Teton Waters Ranch announced the launch of the Teton Taste Buds program at Edible Institute on October 1, 2022.
  • Fellow food brands can adopt a school district in their hometown and Teton Waters Ranch will provide 100% grass-fed hot dogs at cost for the school nutrition program.

Genuine Foods Debuts on the Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Foods, the quality-focused foodservice company, has debuted at No. 592 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. 

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  • 592 on the Coveted List
    NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Foods , the quality-focused foodservice company, has debuted at No.
  • 592 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
  • The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segmentits independent small businesses.
  • Genuine Foods Debuts on the Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
    "We are honored to receive this recognition for the first time," said Jeff Mills, CEO of Genuine Foods.

LINQ Announces Winners of the 2021-2022 Lunchroom Rockstars Program

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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WILMINGTON, N.C.,  July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Looking ahead to the 2022-23 school year, supply chain disruptions, inflation, and rising gas prices continue to produce unprecedented complications for school nutrition teams. Continued troubles come on the heels of a year defined by pandemic-related disruptions. Ongoing issues require school nutrition teams to go above and beyond to ensure that the children who rely on them for their next meal have access to food. To honor these hardworking school nutrition professionals, today, LINQ, the only 100% cloud and browser-based school nutrition solution available to the K-12 industry, announces the three winners of this year's Lunchroom Rockstars program.

Key Points: 
  • To honor these hardworking school nutrition professionals, today, LINQ , the only 100% cloud and browser-based school nutrition solution available to the K-12 industry, announces the three winners of this year's Lunchroom Rockstars program.
  • Throughout the 2021-2022 school year, LINQ received over 50 nominations for the Lunchroom Rockstars program.
  • LINQ selected three winners based on the impact they've had within their schools and communities while serving students.
  • Meet the Lunchroom Rockstars of 2021-22:
    Paul Ingram is a Food Service Manager in Citrus County School District in Florida.

Farm to School Frederick is on a Mission to Make Locally Grown, Highly Nutritious Fruits and Vegetables Available to All Frederick Residents

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After 3 successful years of increasing the availability of locally grown, highly nutritious fruits and vegetables served to Frederick County Public School (FCPS) students, Farm to School (F2S) Frederick is expanding our scope to have an even greater impact serving the residents of Frederick County by forming new partnerships with local hospitals, food banks, soup kitchens and summer meal programs. We accomplish all our outcomes through a network of community members, organizations, businesses, and institutions with a common goal of improving the health and well-being of all people and our planet.

Key Points: 
  • Farm to School Frederick is evolving from a project of Community FARE to become a stand-alone organization and soon to be a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
  • FFVP encourages students to try new fruits and vegetables that they might not otherwise have the opportunity to try.
  • Additionally, FCPS FNS continues to purchase delicious, local apples and other select fruits for the cafeteria lunch program from a Thurmont, MD orchard.
  • Farm to School Frederick is increasing the knowledge and skills to grow and prepare highly nutritious foods for health and well-being.

Food and Nutrition Beyond the Pandemic: Permanent Changes and New Opportunities to Global Packaged Food Markets, 2022 Market Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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The "Food and Nutrition: Beyond the Pandemic" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Food and Nutrition: Beyond the Pandemic" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has brought permanent changes and new opportunities to global packaged food markets.
  • As many working hours will stay in the home, so will many eating and food shopping occasions.
  • The ubiquitous e-commerce channel will lead to shorter, more local routes to consumers whilst offering faster delivery that will help recreate impulse purchase behavior.

eGrowcery Platform Helps Retailers Accept EBT SNAP Payments

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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eGrowcery , developer of the leading retail food industry eCommerce platform, announces retailers using its platform can now accept Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments.

Key Points: 
  • eGrowcery , developer of the leading retail food industry eCommerce platform, announces retailers using its platform can now accept Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments.
  • Accepting SNAP benefits for digital orders will help our retail partners provide all of their customers with the convenient shopping opportunities they deserve," said Patrick Hughes, CEO of eGrowcery.
  • Hughes added that shoppers ordering online through eGrowcerys solution can use EBT SNAP for all eligible products and buy noneligible items with their EBT Cash account as well.
  • The eGrowcery platform is a true end-to-end, omnichannel solution that integrates with back-office/point of sale systems while enabling retailers to personalize their own shopper experience.

Houston Methodist Hospital The Woodlands Campus Partners with myEATz to Offer On-Site Mobile Ordering Food and Drink Options

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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HOUSTON, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- myEATz, the sister company to leading cloud-based platform for sports and concert arena mobile ordering, sEATz, announces their inaugural launch at Houston Methodist Hospital The Woodlands Campus. Starting April 19, mobile ordering will be available campus-wide for all 2,000+ staff as well as patient guests looking to avoid lines and crowds when picking up their food and drink orders.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- myEATz , the sister company to leading cloud-based platform for sports and concert arena mobile ordering, sEATz , announces their inaugural launch at Houston Methodist Hospital The Woodlands Campus.
  • To order food, patrons will simply scan the QR code found around the hospital or go to myEATzapp.com to create their order and select their pick-up time.
  • A pilot group of 50 participants had the opportunity to test the mobile ordering service since February.
  • "This isn't just about adding a mobile ordering service, it is ultimately about giving Methodist employees their much needed and deserved break time back."

Wegmans Food Markets Now Accepts EBT SNAP Payments for Same-Day Delivery and Pickup via Instacart

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO and ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart, a leading retail enablement company in North America, and Wegmans Food Markets today announced the that they will accept Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) payments across its 106 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia and North Carolina. EBT SNAP will be available for purchases made at Wegmans via the Instacart website and mobile app.  

Key Points: 
  • EBT SNAP will be available for purchases made at Wegmans via the Instacart website and mobile app.
  • Wegmans and Instacart partnered to gain approval from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) to accept EBT SNAP payments.
  • With the addition of Wegmans, Instacart now powers EBT SNAP payments for more than 60 retailers across 39 states and Washington, DC, spanning more than 7,000 stores nationwide.
  • Instacart and Wegmans first partnered in 2017 and today offer delivery and pickup from all Wegmans stores.

SCHOOL LUNCH SUPPLY CHAIN UNIONS CALL FOR ROBUST BUY AMERICA REGULATIONS

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three unions that represent workers in the national school lunch supply chain sent a letter last week to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking for action to enforce the Buy America mandates in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three unions that represent workers in the national school lunch supply chain sent a letter last week to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking for action to enforce the Buy America mandates in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
  • The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives is leading industry efforts to enforce Buy America in the school lunch supply chains.
  • The Coalition for a Prosperous America has made Buy America a central feature of their larger "fair trade" agenda.
  • Environmental groups have pointed out that unnecessarily importing food for school lunch programs increases the carbon footprint in that procurement supply chain, thereby exacerbating climate change.