Fresh Express

Dole plc Announces Mutual Termination of Agreement with Fresh Express for the Sale of its Fresh Vegetables Division

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Food, Beverage, Retail, DOLE, Fresh Express, Vegetable, Dole plc

Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) (“Dole”) today announced that it has agreed with Fresh Express Incorporated (“Fresh Express”) to terminate the previously announced agreement under which Fresh Express would have acquired Dole’s Fresh Vegetables Division.

Key Points: 
  • Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) (“Dole”) today announced that it has agreed with Fresh Express Incorporated (“Fresh Express”) to terminate the previously announced agreement under which Fresh Express would have acquired Dole’s Fresh Vegetables Division.
  • This termination is the result of the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision that it will pursue litigation to prevent the transaction.
  • While Dole strongly disagrees with the Department of Justice’s decision and continues to believe that the transaction was pro-competitive and would have unlocked ongoing benefits to customers and consumers, we remain confident that we will have an alternative path forward in the near term that is in the best interests of the Fresh Vegetables Division’s employees, customers, and partners, and the Dole plc shareholders.

Fresh Express Introduces Two New Products to Lineup of Best-Selling Fresh and Convenient Salad Kits

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Cheese, Marketing, Fresh Express, Innovation, Taste, Love, Salad, Lettuce, Fast food

The new products support the brand's ongoing quest to bring new, restaurant inspired, unique salad flavors and ingredients to the category.

Key Points: 
  • The new products support the brand's ongoing quest to bring new, restaurant inspired, unique salad flavors and ingredients to the category.
  • Inspired by flavors from around the world, the new Fresh Express products join the brand's more than 100 varieties of fresh and healthy salad kits and blends, and enable consumers to take their taste buds on a global adventure from the comfort of their home.
  • Fresh Express salad products have a suggested retail price of $4.49 and are available now in the refrigerated produce department at retailers nationwide.
  • For more information about Fresh Express, including products and recipes, visit www.freshexpress.com .

Fresh Express Issues Recall of Limited Quantities of Two Salad Kits with Condiment Packs Containing Recalled Cheese Due to the Potential Risk of Listeria monocytogenes

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a consequence of a recall initiated by a cheese supplier, Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc., Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling two salad kits with condiment packs that contain the recalled cheese, which may pose a potential health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a consequence of a recall initiated by a cheese supplier, Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc., Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling two salad kits with condiment packs that contain the recalled cheese, which may pose a potential health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.
  • The salad kits being recalled were available for purchase at retail grocery stores in AL, CA, FL, GA, ID, UT and WA in limited quantities.
  • No other Fresh Express salads or salad kits or condiment packs containing cheese are included in this recall.
  • Fresh Express Recalled Salad Kits February 8, 2024

Fresh Express Announces Recall of Limited Spinach Products Due to Possible Health Risk

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Friday, December 15, 2023
Listeria monocytogenes, Multimedia, Florida Department, Fresh Express, Online shopping, Medical device

Photos are provided for ease of identifying the products.

Key Points: 
  • Photos are provided for ease of identifying the products.
  • To date no illnesses are reported in connection with the recall and no other Fresh Express products are being recalled.
  • Fresh Express immediately notified affected retailers and instructed them to remove the recalled items from store shelves and all inventories.
  • In the event consumers have the recalled products in their refrigerators, they should be discarded and not consumed.

EMERALD PACKAGING AND D'ARRIGO CALIFORNIA DEBUT POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED (PCR) PLASTIC PACKAGING

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Emerald, Ship, Plastic, Food, Recycling, Investment, PCR, Dole, Grimmway Farms, Circulus, Partnership, Water, Fresh Express, Food packaging, Environment, Legislation

UNION CITY, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Producing sustainable packaging is an environmental necessity today. Emerald Packaging, Inc. the leading flexible packaging company for produce in the U.S., has collaborated with D'Arrigo California, a leading grower, packer and shipper of fresh produce that ships under the Andy Boy label, to further develop a post-consumer recycled (PCR) bag for its premiere romaine hearts products. The bag will be available in all grocers that carry Andy Boy romaine hearts across North America.

Key Points: 
  • The new romaine hearts bag will be made up of 30 percent PCR plastic, helping D'Arrigo California and Emerald Packaging reduce the need for virgin plastic production, taking a step towards a more circular economy.
  • Emerald Packaging has been reinventing produce packaging for 60 years and is the largest flexible packaging manufacturer for produce in the U.S.
  • Emerald Packaging is also one of the few flexible packaging companies in the United States to become an Ellen MacArthur signatory.
  • Since 1963, Emerald Packaging has delivered the finest quality and service in the flexible packaging industry.

Fresh Express Supports Consumers' 2024 Wellness Resolutions with Annual Fresh Intentions Challenge

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Drinking, Salad, Social media, Water, Fresh Express

By providing daily inspiration, information and incentives, Fresh Express is making it easier – and more fun than ever – for consumers to make healthy choices and achieve their 2024 goals.

Key Points: 
  • By providing daily inspiration, information and incentives, Fresh Express is making it easier – and more fun than ever – for consumers to make healthy choices and achieve their 2024 goals.
  • During the campaign, Fresh Express will post a new challenge every day and ask consumers to share a picture of their completed challenge with the hashtag #FreshIntentions on social media or via a submission form on the Fresh Express website.
  • "Although many of us start the new year with wellness resolutions, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming," said Robin Bell, Marketing Manager at Fresh Express.
  • Consumers who sign up for the challenge before December 15, 2023 will also receive early access to the Fresh Intentions Challenge checklist and Fresh Express coupons (while supplies last).

Fresh Express Kicks Off Football Season with Inaugural Healthy Game Day Promotion

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Monday, August 21, 2023
Caviar, Game day, Food, Salad, Snack, Fresh Express, Baking

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for football season, Fresh Express® , the brand leader in value added salads, is kicking off its first-ever Healthy Game Day promotion to help sports fans everywhere create a winning game day spread.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for football season, Fresh Express® , the brand leader in value added salads, is kicking off its first-ever Healthy Game Day promotion to help sports fans everywhere create a winning game day spread.
  • "Whether cheering on your favorite team at home or in-person, food is a key component of the celebratory game day experience," said Robin Bell, marketing manager at Fresh Express.
  • From August 21 until September 10, Fresh Express will share unique game day recipes on its social channels and encourage consumers to submit a photo of their winning game day recipes with the hashtag #HealthyGameDay for a chance to win prizes.
  • At the end of the three-week promotion, Fresh Express will randomly select three winners to win a game day grand prize worth more than $1,000, including a portable propane gas grill, Fresh Express product coupons, kitchen tools and gear, and more.

Fresh Express Launches Salad and Chopped Kit Flavors Inspired by Beloved International Cuisine

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing quest to bring exciting, innovative flavors to the category, Fresh Express®, the brand leader in value added salads, today announced its newest salad kit, French Blue Cheese, and three new offerings in its line of best-selling chopped salad kits: French Bistro, Smokehouse, and Twisted Caesar Enchilada.

Key Points: 
  • With international flavors continuing to trend, and growing consumer demand for convenience in the kitchen1, the new Fresh Express products make it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy flavors inspired by cuisine from around the world, right at home.
  • "At Fresh Express, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and growing the value-added salad category," said Fabian Pereira, Vice President of Marketing and Innovation at Fresh Express.
  • Enter Twisted Caesar Enchilada, the latest addition to the Fresh Express Twisted Caesar Chopped Salad Kits line, which combines the popular Caesar salad with an unexpected yet delicious flavor twist.
  • The new Fresh Express Smokehouse Chopped Kit delivers on these ingredient and flavor preferences.

Fresh Express Spotlights America's Favorite Salad Flavor with Annual Caesar Celebration Promotion

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Express®, the brand leader in value added salads, is honoring National Caesar Salad Day (July 4) by bringing back its Caesar Celebration promotion. With three of its Caesar salad kits ranking in the top 10 best sellers for the value added salad category, Fresh Express knows Caesar. For the second year running, consumers are invited to join an online and social contest celebrating Caesar, America's favorite salad flavor, for the chance to win a range of prizes.

Key Points: 
  • With three of its Caesar salad kits ranking in the top 10 best sellers for the value added salad category, Fresh Express knows Caesar.
  • Fresh Express offers more than 100 varieties of fresh and healthy salads, including leafy salad greens, as well as premium, chef-crafted salad kits, such as the Caesar Supreme Salad Kit and Twisted Caesar Lemon Caesar Chopped Salad Kit – two of the brand's 11 beloved Caesar salad products, which account for 45% of all Caesar salad dollar sales1.
  • From July 5 until July 15, Fresh Express will share unique Caesar salad recipes, such as a Chicken Caesar Salad Charcuterie Board or Muffuletta Caesar Sandwich , on its social channels and encourage consumers to submit a photo of their Caesar salad creations with the hashtag #FreshCaesarLove for a chance to win prizes.
  • Consumers can also download a free Caesar recipe e-book from the Fresh Express website, which includes 10 Caesar recipes, including BLT Caesar Salad Cups and a Mozzarella Fritter Salad.

Precision Pollination Leader BeeHero Welcomes Kevin Murphy to Board of Directors

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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FRESNO, Calif., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BeeHero, the pioneer of data-driven precision pollination, announced today the appointment of Kevin Murphy to its Board of Directors. Murphy brings with him a wealth of experience in agriculture and business as well as a deep understanding of the critical role of precision pollination in the agricultural supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • FRESNO, Calif., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BeeHero , the pioneer of data-driven precision pollination, announced today the appointment of Kevin Murphy to its Board of Directors.
  • Murphy brings with him a wealth of experience in agriculture and business as well as a deep understanding of the critical role of precision pollination in the agricultural supply chain.
  • As the former President and CEO of Driscoll's , the world's largest fresh berry company, Kevin will provide invaluable expertise to BeeHero's board.
  • "I am thrilled to join BeeHero's Board of Directors and work alongside a team that is driving transformative change in the agriculture industry," said Murphy.