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McCain Foods USA and Partners Awarded $6.9 Million in Federal Funds for Sustainable Potato-Growing Projects in Wisconsin and Maine

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McCain Foods USA was awarded $6.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which will be used as part of an "Improving Soil Health in Potato Supply Chains" project.

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  • McCain Foods, Campbell, and the Soil Health Institute will use the funds to implement climate-smart practices on more than 6,000 acres of farmland.
  • Under that project, McCain Foods USA and its partners, Campbell Soup Company and the Soil Health Institute (SHI), will help potato farmers implement soil health and climate-smart agriculture practices and systems on more than 6,000 acres in Wisconsin and Maine.
  • McCain and Campbell both have corporate programs to help growers in their supply chains adopt regenerative agriculture practices and help fight climate change.
  • In 2021, McCain Foods established its Regenerative Agriculture Framework , designed to support farmers in their progression to a more regenerative farming model for potatoes.

TribalScale Partners With McCain Foods to Drive Innovation and Sustainability by Modernizing Its Manufacturing Operations

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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The large-scale digital transformation leverages AI to address several pain points affecting its lean manufacturing process with the goal of increasing operational efficiency and maintaining both its competitiveness in the market and commitment to sustainability.

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  • The large-scale digital transformation leverages AI to address several pain points affecting its lean manufacturing process with the goal of increasing operational efficiency and maintaining both its competitiveness in the market and commitment to sustainability.
  • Rich Gigante, Chief Revenue Officer at TribalScale, says, "Our partnership with McCain Foods will help modernize its manufacturing process through cloud-based software solutions, machine learning, and AI — all instrumental factors in increasing process efficiency and reducing waste."
  • Caroline Morissette, VP of Digital & Data at McCain Foods, explains, "Building on a low-code platform unlocks digital customization opportunities while ensuring a fairly low-cost support and maintenance model.
  • From a global standpoint, the digital tools offer consistency across operations while accounting for plant-specific needs that are unique to each geography."

Growth Of Sweet Potatoes Market Influenced By Increase In Adoption of Vegetarian Diet - By The Business Research Company

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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LONDON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to The Business Research Company's Sweet Potatoes Global Market Report 2023, the global sweet potatoes market is expected to grow from near $48.83 billion in 2023 to above $52.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%. The market is further expected to grow to almost $59.51 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 2.4%. The growth in the forecast period will be supported by the development of innovative products with advanced technologies and the shift towards plant-based diets. For instance, in January 2022, Spudsy, a US-based manufacturer of plant-based snacks with upcycled sweet potatoes, launched Sweet Potatoes Fries, in Whole Foods Market's salty snack aisle. Each fry is made with sweet potatoes flour which is created from sweet potatoes that typically end up in landfills due to minor 'flaws' like shape, size and color. This line is vegan, non-GMO, grain-free, and gluten-free, and comes in two flavors- Hot Fry and Vegan Ranch.

Key Points: 
  • For instance, in January 2022, Spudsy, a US-based manufacturer of plant-based snacks with upcycled sweet potatoes, launched Sweet Potatoes Fries, in Whole Foods Market's salty snack aisle.
  • The sweet potatoes market is segmented by form into whole product, processed sweet potatoes, paste/purees and flour.
  • The whole product market was the largest segment of the sweet potatoes market segmented by form, accounting for 56.9% of the total.
  • The fresh market was the largest segment of the sweet potatoes market segmented by type, accounting for 47.5% of the total.

Growth Of Sweet Potatoes Market Influenced By Increase In Adoption of Vegetarian Diet - By The Business Research Company

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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LONDON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to The Business Research Company's Sweet Potatoes Global Market Report 2023, the global sweet potatoes market is expected to grow from near $48.83 billion in 2023 to above $52.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%. The market is further expected to grow to almost $59.51 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 2.4%. The growth in the forecast period will be supported by the development of innovative products with advanced technologies and the shift towards plant-based diets. For instance, in January 2022, Spudsy, a US-based manufacturer of plant-based snacks with upcycled sweet potatoes, launched Sweet Potatoes Fries, in Whole Foods Market's salty snack aisle. Each fry is made with sweet potatoes flour which is created from sweet potatoes that typically end up in landfills due to minor 'flaws' like shape, size and color. This line is vegan, non-GMO, grain-free, and gluten-free, and comes in two flavors- Hot Fry and Vegan Ranch.

Key Points: 
  • For instance, in January 2022, Spudsy, a US-based manufacturer of plant-based snacks with upcycled sweet potatoes, launched Sweet Potatoes Fries, in Whole Foods Market's salty snack aisle.
  • The sweet potatoes market is segmented by form into whole product, processed sweet potatoes, paste/purees and flour.
  • The whole product market was the largest segment of the sweet potatoes market segmented by form, accounting for 56.9% of the total.
  • The fresh market was the largest segment of the sweet potatoes market segmented by type, accounting for 47.5% of the total.

Amy's Kitchen Expands Leadership Team with New Roles -- Supply Chain, HR, Communications and Engineering

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Amy's welcomes Steve Kravariotis as VP of Supply Chain Planning and David Griego as Senior Director of Engineering.

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  • Amy's welcomes Steve Kravariotis as VP of Supply Chain Planning and David Griego as Senior Director of Engineering.
  • On the human resources and communications side, Goretti Hamlin returns to Amy's as VP of Human Resources, and Felicia Collins joins as Senior Director of Communications.
  • Amy's Kitchen announces five new leadership roles to its executive and management teams to support strategic goals and expansion.
  • David's past roles include Senior Director of Engineering for Del Real Foods, VP of Engineering for Passport Foods, Director of Engineering for Ruiz Foods, and Senior Director of Engineering for Sugar Foods.

Blue Diamond Growers Board of Directors selects Kai Bockmann as next Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Blue Diamond Growers Chairman of the Board, Dan Cummings, today announced that Kai Bockmann will join the agricultural cooperative and global consumer packaged goods (CPG) leader as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on January 17, 2023.

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  • Blue Diamond Growers Chairman of the Board, Dan Cummings, today announced that Kai Bockmann will join the agricultural cooperative and global consumer packaged goods (CPG) leader as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on January 17, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221212005740/en/
    Kai Bockmann, incoming Blue Diamond Growers President and CEO (Photo: Business Wire)
    The search process went well, and we couldnt be more pleased with the outcome, said Cummings.
  • Blue Diamond Growers, a grower-owned cooperative representing approximately 3,000 of Californias almond growers, is the worlds leading almond marketer and processor.
  • To learn more about Blue Diamond Growers, visit www.bluediamond.com and follow the company on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter .

National Defense University Congratulates Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients John McCain and Wilma Vaught

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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"On behalf of the National Defense University, we salute Senator John McCain and Brigadier General Wilma Vaughttwo of our most distinguished alumnias 2022 recipients of our nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom," said NDU President, Lieutenant General Michael Plehn .

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  • "On behalf of the National Defense University, we salute Senator John McCain and Brigadier General Wilma Vaughttwo of our most distinguished alumnias 2022 recipients of our nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom," said NDU President, Lieutenant General Michael Plehn .
  • Congratulations again to the McCain family and to General Vaught on this high honor."
  • McCain graduated from the National War College in 1974 and was inducted into the NDU National Hall of Fame in 2017.
  • As the premier institution for national security education, NDU creates strategic advantage by developing leaders from all the military services and from across the national security community.

Maple Leaf Foods Announces Phased Leadership Transition for Board and Management

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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Michael McCain assumes Executive Chair of the Board role as part of transition out of CEO role; COO Curtis Frank to become President and CEO in 2023

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  • Michael McCain assumes Executive Chair of the Board role as part of transition out of CEO role; COO Curtis Frank to become President and CEO in 2023
    MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI)("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") today announced that it is moving forward with implementation of a phased leadership transition plan for the Board and Management.
  • Maple Leaf Foods also announced that Geoff Beattie, who has served on the Board of Maple Leaf Foods since 2008, and as Chair of the Board since 2019, is stepping down as Chair and has been appointed as Independent Lead Director.
  • Under the leadership of Michael McCain, Maple Leaf Foods has achieved an enduring and sustainable position as an iconic Canadian Company.
  • Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods") is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, SchneidersCountry Naturals, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlifeand Field Roast.

"AND JUST LIKE THAT" … THE OG "CARRIE BRADSHAW," CANDACE BUSHNELL TO HOST SEX & THE CITY OF LIGHTS - A BOUTIQUE CRUISE FOR 120 FANS FROM PARIS ON THE SEINE RIVER IN 2022

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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Just in time for Valentine's Day, award-winning small-ship cruise line, Avalon Waterways, is revealing a NEW, exclusive set of celebrity-hosted Storyteller sailings and 'book now' savings.

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  • Just in time for Valentine's Day, award-winning small-ship cruise line, Avalon Waterways, is revealing a NEW, exclusive set of celebrity-hosted Storyteller sailings and 'book now' savings.
  • Avalon Waterways' Storyteller cruises sail Europe's most popular waterways the Rhine, Danube and Seine Rivers on the river cruise line's highest-rated itineraries, aboard award-winning Suite Ships.
  • Fall in love with storybook scenery on this Suite Ship sailing through France on this NEW Active & Discovery on the Seine itinerary, departing July 19, 2022.
  • I'LL BE ROMANCING THE RHINE: Sweet Tunes on a Suite Sailing with Edwin McCain
    Sail the romantic Rhine River with "great American romantic," Edwin McCain!

Strong Roots and McCain Announce Partnership to Grow Plant-Based Product Range Globally

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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The partnership enables Strong Roots and McCain Foods to continue meeting the rising consumer demand for healthy and natural food globally.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership enables Strong Roots and McCain Foods to continue meeting the rising consumer demand for healthy and natural food globally.
  • Strong Roots and McCain Foods will work together to leverage both companies' complementary strengths to continue Strong Roots' rapid growth and further its mission to "fix the freezer aisle" and provide plant-based, environmentally responsible, positive food choices, for everyone - globally and impactfully.
  • Strong Roots will use McCain Foods' global presence to expand its own footprint in existing markets, including GB, Ireland, United States, and to enter new markets working with new retailers.
  • The partnership will also allow Strong Roots to expand into the foodservice market through McCain Foods' out-of-home network.