Food and drink

NEW REPORT SHOWS BEER LEADS ALL ALCOHOL CATEGORIES IN PROVIDING NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Fermented drinks, Beer, Brewing, Drinks, Food and drink, Types of beer, Low-alcohol beer

No other alcohol segment can match the transparency these brewers and beer importers provide to consumers.

Key Points: 
  • No other alcohol segment can match the transparency these brewers and beer importers provide to consumers.
  • The Beer Institutes Brewers Voluntary Disclosure Initiative is just another example of how beer industry leaders are meeting the needs of consumers.
  • Consumers can now get nutritional disclosures for the overwhelming majority of beer in the United States, unlike liquor and wine, which do not even come close to providing consumers with this level of information.
  • The beer industry is proud to be the leader in nutritional transparency among all alcohol categories.

SEAL Calls On Starbucks To #UpTheCup and Adopt Truly Recyclable Paper Cups

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Water conservation, Paper recycling, Disposable products, Paper cup, Starbucks, Articles, Liquids, Recycling, Food and drink

The SEAL Impact Team presents UpTheCup, a campaign dedicated to clear up the misconception surrounding the sustainability of Starbucks Cups and paper cups in general.

Key Points: 
  • The SEAL Impact Team presents UpTheCup, a campaign dedicated to clear up the misconception surrounding the sustainability of Starbucks Cups and paper cups in general.
  • When paper cups are effectively recycled, it can cut around 54% of their GHG emissions from each cup's total life cycle.
  • A US-wide consumer survey (sample size of 1,000) conducted by SEAL:
    Showed that 83% of Starbucks consumers believe their paper cups are recyclable.
  • When first investigating the issue of paper cup sustainability further, the SEAL Impact Team was surprised to learn that fully recyclable paper cups are widely in use globally.

Starfrost Helix spiral freezer has delivered energy efficiency benefits at Mackie's of Scotland dairy and enhanced the quality of its famous luxury ice cream

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Food and drink, Foods, Food preservation, Food storage, Frozen desserts, Desserts, Ice cream, Freezer, Mackie's, Frozen food, European Union energy label

The recent freezer replacement project from Starfrost forms part of the large scale green initiative implemented by Mackie's of Scotland.

Key Points: 
  • The recent freezer replacement project from Starfrost forms part of the large scale green initiative implemented by Mackie's of Scotland.
  • In addition to the energy efficiency benefits, the spiral freezer installed at Mackie's has enhanced the quality of the ice cream produced at the dairy.
  • "The new Starfrost system means that we now have the most efficient spiral freezer design combined with high performance freezing.
  • The Starfrost Helix spiral freezer has provided the dairy with energy efficient freezing technology that meets the ice cream producers long term plan while delivering product quality results.

Mars Wrigley Introduces M&M'S® Crunchy Cookie To Deliver Better Moments And More Smiles To Fans Through A Timeless Flavor Combination

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Food and drink, Foods, Candy, Snack foods, Desserts, M&M's, Mars family, Mars, Incorporated, Cookie, Chocolate

A great balance between cookie and chocolate, M&M'S Crunchy Cookie taps into America's favorite cookie, chocolate chip, and offers a nostalgically satisfying treat with the taste and texture only M&M'S can deliver on.

Key Points: 
  • A great balance between cookie and chocolate, M&M'S Crunchy Cookie taps into America's favorite cookie, chocolate chip, and offers a nostalgically satisfying treat with the taste and texture only M&M'S can deliver on.
  • "M&M'S has a long history of developing innovation inspired by consumers' favorite sweet and savory treats," said Allison Miazga-Bedrick, Senior Brand Director, Mars Wrigley.
  • M&M'S Crunchy Cookie will be available nationwide beginning March 2022 in Single (1.35 ounces), Share (2.83 ounces) and Sharing Stand Up Pouch (7.4 ounces) sizes.
  • Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.

Spritzer Malaysia Offers Exclusive Promotions to Quench Thirst on Hot Days

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Food and drink, Drinks, Cocktails with wine, Spritzer, Liquids, Spritz, Bottled water, Spa, Schorle

In addition, every subscription plan comes with a trendy rechargeable water pump dispenser that is not only functional but also lightweight in design, compact and portable.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, every subscription plan comes with a trendy rechargeable water pump dispenser that is not only functional but also lightweight in design, compact and portable.
  • Spritzer is also pleased to introduce So Tinge!, a new line of fruit flavoured carbonated drinks coming in three flavours - watermelon, grape and lemon packed in 325ml bottles that is refreshing and thirst quenching on a hot day.
  • In conjunction with Shopee's 8.8 Brands Festival, Spritzer is offering on the Company's official Shopee store the Spritzer Sparkling range at 50% off the regular price.
  • Spritzer Berhad (MY:7103; SPZ.MY; SPTZ.KL) is the largest bottled water producer in Malaysia.

Black Rifle Coffee Company Announces Sponsorship of USA Archery During Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 With America Together Ads

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Drinks, Food and drink, BRCC, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Black rifle, Archery, Coffee

As part of the partnership, BRCC is supporting NBC's local Olympic coverage in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C. with America Together, a series of ads that highlight the importance of working together, serving those who serve, and maintaining the focus and the commitment to excellence that make these athletes -- and this country -- great.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC), America's leading veteran-owned and operated coffee company, is proud to join forces with premier archers from all over the United States as a USA Archery partner during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games.
  • Together, with USA Archery, BRCC will celebrate service, sacrifice, and the power of community.
  • "Black Rifle Coffee Company is a mission-focused company that exists to serve coffee and culture to people who love this country," said BRCC VP of Marketing, Molly Schweickert , "and we're proud to partner with USA Archery to celebrate what we can accomplish when we come together and support one another.
  • About Black Rifle Coffee Company:
    Black Rifle Coffee Company is a veteran-owned coffee company serving premium coffee to people who love America.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Celebrates the Summer of Gold

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Food and drink, American cuisine, Personal life, Cooking, Barbecue, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Franchises, Dicky, Smoked meat, Barbecue restaurant, Barbecue in the United States, Dickey

This is a great way to cheer on our fellow Americans and enjoy delicious food across our brands says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickeys Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • This is a great way to cheer on our fellow Americans and enjoy delicious food across our brands says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickeys Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
  • This is the first collaboration across all of Dickeys Restaurant Brands and a promotion where everyone wins.
  • Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the worlds largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey.
  • For the past 80 years, Dickeys Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit.

Cassava Sciences Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Agriculture, Food and drink, Caribbean cuisine, Cassava, Jamaican cuisine, Manihoteae, Tropical agriculture, Tubers

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cassava Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAVA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on Alzheimers disease, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cassava Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAVA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on Alzheimers disease, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • Net cash use for operations for full-year 2021 is expected to be approximately $20 to $25 million, consistent with previous financial guidance.
  • Remi Barbier, President & CEO, and Eric Schoen, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to review financial results and to preview the Companys growth strategy.
  • Cassava Sciences is also developing an investigational diagnostic, called SavaDx, to detect Alzheimers disease with a simple blood test.

Lifeway Foods Announces Intent to Acquire Assets of GlenOaks Farms

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Food and drink, Foods, Fermented dairy products, Yogurt, Lifeway Foods, Probiotic, Kefir

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (Lifeway or the Company), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced the intent to acquire certain assets of privately-held, California-based GlenOaks Farms, Inc., a respected and pioneering drinkable yogurt brand founded in 1984.

Key Points: 
  • MORTON GROVE, Ill., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (Lifeway or the Company), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced the intent to acquire certain assets of privately-held, California-based GlenOaks Farms, Inc., a respected and pioneering drinkable yogurt brand founded in 1984.
  • GlenOaks drinkable yogurt contains 3.5 billion probiotic cultures per serving and have been enjoyed by health-conscious customers for generations.
  • GlenOaks probiotic drinkable yogurt is both strategically aligned and extremely compatible with the Lifeway brand ethos and health-driven mission.
  • Lifeway sees a strong potential for growth of the GlenOaks product by integrating it into the Lifeway brand and expanding distribution with new retail opportunities.

Tyson Foods to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for its U.S. Workforce

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Food industry, Food and drink, Meat industry, Meat packers, Intensive farming, Tyson Foods, Vaccination, COVID-19 vaccine, Vaccine, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the meat industry in the United States

This action makes Tyson Foods the largest U.S. food company to require COVID-19 vaccinations for its entire workforce.

Key Points: 
  • This action makes Tyson Foods the largest U.S. food company to require COVID-19 vaccinations for its entire workforce.
  • Almost half of Tyson Foods U.S. workforce has been vaccinated and coronavirus infection rates among team members remain low.
  • In addition, Tyson Foods has invested countless hours educating our team members, in dozens of languages, about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the worlds largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein.