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Global Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist Competition Returns to the U.S. for Second Year in Search of Culinary Industry’s Top Talent

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/
Contestant Marcus Youn plates a dish during the chef competition of Young Chef Young Waiter USA in 2023 at the CIA at Copia.
Youn would go on to win first place in the USA competition and second place with Team USA in the world finals later in the year.
“Last year, we saw some amazing skill and composure from each competitor, and our Team USA even went on to place second in the global competition.
The three winners of WorldYY USA will head to the global finals in Singapore for the chance to win $15,000!

Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. to Increase Its Regular Quarterly Dividend by 10% to $.0363, as Well as Issue a Special Dividend of $.10 Per Share

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (OTC Pink: AMNF) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.0363 per share, an increase of 10%, plus a special dividend of $0.10 per share.

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Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (OTC Pink: AMNF) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.0363 per share, an increase of 10%, plus a special dividend of $0.10 per share.
The dividends will be payable to shareholders of record on April 5, 2024 and will be disbursed on or about April 29, 2024.
Douglas R. Nichols, Chairman of the Board stated, “We continue to be committed to increasing investor value so our Board is pleased to announce a special $0.10 per share dividend as well as a 10% increase in our quarterly dividend.
Our quarterly dividend now represents the highest payout in our history on a per share basis.

Cracker Barrel Cheese Launches Two New Premium Artisan Flavors, Truffle Cheddar and Dill Havarti

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Cracker Barrel Cheese , the rich and bold premium cheese brand, announces today the launch of its new artisan flavors, Truffle Cheddar and Dill Havarti.

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Cracker Barrel Cheese , the rich and bold premium cheese brand, announces today the launch of its new artisan flavors, Truffle Cheddar and Dill Havarti.
The Truffle Cheddar and Dill Havarti cheese are now available in block format in select retailers nationwide.
(Photo: Business Wire)
“In celebration of the spring season, we’re excited to unveil our latest artisan flavors, enriching Cracker Barrel Cheese’s already diverse portfolio,” said Amanda Vaal, Brand Director at Cracker Barrel Cheese.
The flavors also complement exclusive Cracker Barrel recipes like a dill pickle pasta salad , truffle macaroni and cheese or a kale and apple salad with truffle cheese .

SONIC Celebrates Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse with New Limited-Edition Blackout Slush Float

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Guests will also receive one free pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses* with every purchase of the Blackout Slush Float, while supplies last, to help safely watch the eclipse and create fun memories of this momentous occasion.

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Guests will also receive one free pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses* with every purchase of the Blackout Slush Float, while supplies last, to help safely watch the eclipse and create fun memories of this momentous occasion.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318899054/en/
SONIC Celebrates Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse with New Limited-Edition Blackout Slush Float (Photo: Business Wire)
Featuring a sweet, cotton candy and dragon fruit flavored, all-black slush representing the temporary darkness from the solar eclipse and topped with creamy white soft serve and blue and purple galaxy-themed sprinkles, the Blackout Slush Float will transport fans straight to outer space.
SONIC is also partnering with former NASA astronaut, International Space Station commander and SONIC superfan, Terry Virts, to share tips on how to best enjoy the total solar eclipse.
Guests planning to view the eclipse from SONIC should get their branded eclipse viewing glasses, free with every Blackout Slush Float purchase, in advance since supply is limited.

US Foods Spring Scoop Introduces Great Tasting Menu Solutions Aimed at Trending Dietary and Lifestyle Preferences

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) – one of America’s leading food service distributors – announced today the launch of its Spring 2024 Scoop™.

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US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) – one of America’s leading food service distributors – announced today the launch of its Spring 2024 Scoop™.
“With Spring Scoop, we’ve delivered a variety of on-trend, high-quality products that can meet specific preferences, while also appealing to all diners regardless of their dietary or lifestyle choices.
Most importantly, all products help save operators back-of-house labor and are highly versatile without sacrificing flavor.”
US Foods “Serve You” products appeal to diners who want more personalization given their dietary and lifestyle preferences are great tasting and can work across a variety of menu options.
To view all the new products featured in Spring Scoop, visit the company’s Scoop webpage at usfoods.com/springscoop .

New Plant-Based Cream Cheese from SimplyV Arrives On Grocery Shelves

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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SimplyV , a new plant-based cream cheese brand from Franklin Foods—one of the largest cream cheese manufacturers in the United States—is now available in independent grocery retailers across the country for consumers to experience.

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SimplyV , a new plant-based cream cheese brand from Franklin Foods—one of the largest cream cheese manufacturers in the United States—is now available in independent grocery retailers across the country for consumers to experience.
plant-based cream cheese bar to U.S. consumers in select markets in March 2023, along with 8-oz.
The plant-based bar, a popular format with regular dairy cream cheese, can be used for cooking and baking, as well as spreading.
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SimplyV is made with almonds, but offers the velvety smooth taste and texture of dairy cream cheese.

Paw Love Debuts Simply Smoked: A New Line of Natural Dog Chews with an Irresistibly Smoky Aroma

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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Paw Love® , a top brand of premium dog chews and treats in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is launching Simply Smoked: a new line of natural dog chews smoked in small batches over real hickory wood.

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Paw Love® , a top brand of premium dog chews and treats in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is launching Simply Smoked: a new line of natural dog chews smoked in small batches over real hickory wood.
Smoked low and slow in the brand's own smokehouse in Virginia, Simply Smoked chews delight dogs’ senses with the beloved flavor and aroma of smoked meat.
Simply Smoked chews are available in five delicious varieties: Yak Cheese, Pixie Bully Stix, Beefy Stix, Chicky Stix, and Gullet Stix.
Paw Love Simply Smoked chews will be available starting spring 2024.

JetBlue Flights to the Emerald Isle Taking Off Today

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced it has expanded its transatlantic offerings with new, nonstop flights taking off from New York and Boston today.

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JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced it has expanded its transatlantic offerings with new, nonstop flights taking off from New York and Boston today.
JetBlue has disrupted the transatlantic market since it first launched flights to London in 2021 offering a fresh, innovative, customer-focused experience without the historically high fares of legacy carriers.
Since then, JetBlue has expanded its portfolio to include Paris, Amsterdam and now Dublin, and will continue its growth in Europe with seasonal flights to Edinburgh and additional frequencies to Paris later this spring.
“JetBlue’s entrance into Dublin is set to introduce a new era of low fares and great service between Ireland and the Northeast,” said Joanna Geraghty, chief executive officer, JetBlue.

2024 CA State Fair Cannabis Awards Celebrates California’s Cannabis Industry with an Expanded Competition Format, Adds Six New Categories

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The California State Fair today announced the third annual, state-agency sanctioned cannabis competition is set to take place in conjunction with the 2024 California State Fair .

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The California State Fair today announced the third annual, state-agency sanctioned cannabis competition is set to take place in conjunction with the 2024 California State Fair .
To support the newly added categories, the California State Fair Cannabis Awards has also partnered with Budist , the industry’s first social review platform for cannabis products and brands.
The California State Fair Cannabis Awards and Experience will be on display at the State Fair from July 12-28, 2024, at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California.
The California State Fair Cannabis Awards and Experience is produced by Fair Play Ventures in partnership with the California Exhibition & State Fair.

Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. Reports Highest Sales and Profits Ever for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (OTC Pink: AMNF) reported its highest ever sales and profits for the fourth quarter and fiscal year.

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Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (OTC Pink: AMNF) reported its highest ever sales and profits for the fourth quarter and fiscal year.
Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $16,092,538 compared to $13,717,899 for the same period last year, an increase of 17%.
Income before taxes for Q4 2023 was $3,355,709 compared to $2,045,138 for the same quarter in 2022, an increase of 64%.
Tim Anderson, President and CEO of Armanino Foods, commented, “We are proud to report double-digit, record-breaking annual net sales and profit results.