Food industry

INNOVATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES: SHOWCASING MHP'S QUALIKO AND CHICK&GO BRANDS AT IFE LONDON

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Certification, Taste, Food technology, Travel, GMO, Halal, Food, Restaurant, Exhibition, BRC, Marketing, Spice, Supermarket, MHP, PrJSC MHP, Food industry

KYIV, Ukraine, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MHP, one of Ukraine's largest food producers, will be presenting its popular Qualiko product range at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2024 in London. IFE is the UK's largest and most successful event for product sourcing for buyers from across the retail, foodservice, hospitality, wholesale, distribution, import and export sectors and the best place to explore the future of food and drink. MHP's Qualiko range includes numerous variations of ready-to-eat dishes created by specialist chefs. Its product range is available in various formats to suit an array of customers ranging from food processing companies to supermarkets and restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • Its product range is available in various formats to suit an array of customers ranging from food processing companies to supermarkets and restaurants.
  • MHP Food Limited, a company created specifically for the UK market, was registered in 2021 and Qualiko brand are already present in some local retail outlets.
  • IFE, International Food & Drink event, will take place in London between 25-27 March.
  • Showcasing Qualiko at IFE will drive further internationalization of this well-established brand, uncover new business opportunities, and provide attendees with the opportunity to sample innovative products.

INNOVATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES: SHOWCASING MHP'S QUALIKO AND CHICK&GO BRANDS AT IFE LONDON

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Certification, Taste, Food technology, Travel, GMO, Halal, Food, Restaurant, Exhibition, BRC, Marketing, Spice, Supermarket, MHP, PrJSC MHP, Food industry

KYIV, Ukraine, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MHP, one of Ukraine's largest food producers, will be presenting its popular Qualiko product range at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2024 in London. IFE is the UK's largest and most successful event for product sourcing for buyers from across the retail, foodservice, hospitality, wholesale, distribution, import and export sectors and the best place to explore the future of food and drink. MHP's Qualiko range includes numerous variations of ready-to-eat dishes created by specialist chefs. Its product range is available in various formats to suit an array of customers ranging from food processing companies to supermarkets and restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • Its product range is available in various formats to suit an array of customers ranging from food processing companies to supermarkets and restaurants.
  • MHP Food Limited, a company created specifically for the UK market, was registered in 2021 and Qualiko brand are already present in some local retail outlets.
  • IFE, International Food & Drink event, will take place in London between 25-27 March.
  • Showcasing Qualiko at IFE will drive further internationalization of this well-established brand, uncover new business opportunities, and provide attendees with the opportunity to sample innovative products.

Government of Canada to adjust temporary measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Workforce Solutions Road Map

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Food industry, TFW, Government, Employment, Agriculture, Patient, Policy, Nursing, Languages of Ethiopia, Seafood, Citizenship, Refugee, LMIA, NAICS, Foodservice

With changing labour market conditions and declining job vacancies, the Government is adjusting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to ensure the program continues to only be used in cases where there are no workers here in Canada that can fill the necessary role.

Key Points: 
  • With changing labour market conditions and declining job vacancies, the Government is adjusting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to ensure the program continues to only be used in cases where there are no workers here in Canada that can fill the necessary role.
  • Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced that some time-limited measures under the TFW Program Workforce Solutions Road Map will not be renewed and will end, earlier than planned, this spring.
  • All employers identified in the 2022 Workforce Solutions Road Map will have a reduction from 30% to 20% of their total workforce that can come in through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, under the low wage stream, with an exception for the construction and health care sectors.
  • –  The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
    The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is designed to be responsive to changes in the labour market.

Conagra Brands Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Citizenship Report

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Erg, Municipal solid waste, Employee resource group, Culture, Farmer, Nutrient, Recycling, Conagra Brands, Food, Good Food, Social responsibility, Seed, Nutri-Score, Citizenship, Sustainability accounting, Task force, TCFD, Water, Feeding America, CAG, Soil, Meal, Food industry, Agriculture

CHICAGO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced the publication of its 2023 Citizenship Report, which provides updates on the company's ongoing initiatives within four key focus areas: Good Food, Responsible Sourcing, Better Planet and Stronger Communities. The report encompasses a wide range of environmental and social initiatives that underscore Conagra's position as a leader in the food industry.

Key Points: 
  • "The achievements we made in fiscal year 2023 are a testament to the dedicated teams across our organization who have embraced social responsibility as a crucial element of our culture," said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer of Conagra Brands.
  • Fiscal Year 2023 Citizenship Report Highlights:
    Approximately 70% of Conagra's meatless options, including those from brands like Healthy Choice®, Evol®, and Gardein®, are rated A or B by Nutri-Score, an internationally recognized metric that evaluates the nutrition of vegan and vegetarian products.
  • Data in the 2023 Citizenship Report primarily covers the company's fiscal year 2023, which ended May 28, 2023, unless otherwise specified.
  • For more information about these highlights, including information about calculations, measurements and methodology, please see the full 2023 Citizenship Report .

ZwitterCo Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Editorial, Culture, Climate change, Organization, Manure, MIC, Tyson Foods, Partnership, Heel, Research, EN, AI, Hope, Taco Bell, Zwitterion, ITunes, Most, Water, Food industry

BOSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZwitterCo, the advanced membrane technology company, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ZwitterCo joins the ranks of Nvidia, YouTube, Taco Bell, and more
    BOSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZwitterCo, the advanced membrane technology company, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
  • "We are honored to be included among the progressive companies confronting the climate crisis," said Alex Rappaport, co-founder and CEO of ZwitterCo.
  • This event celebrates the Most Innovative Companies honorees and provides an inside look at cutting-edge business trends and what it takes to innovate in 2024.

Sitka Seafood Market Selects 5WPR as Agency of Record

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Fishery, Cooking, Sitka, Alaska, PR, Marketing, 5WPR, Food, Human, Food industry, Fishing

NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the U.S., announces today it has been named PR agency of record for, Sitka Seafood Market, the up-and-coming seafood distributor bringing wild-caught seafood to consumers nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the U.S., announces today it has been named PR agency of record for, Sitka Seafood Market, the up-and-coming seafood distributor bringing wild-caught seafood to consumers nationwide.
  • Founded in 2011, Sitka Seafood Market is the premier wild-caught seafood direct-to-consumer marketplace offering the highest quality, sustainably harvested seafood available.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with 5WPR to expand our reach and share Sitka Seafood Market's exceptional wild-caught seafood with more people than ever before.
  • Together, we're excited to bring the most delicious options to seafood lovers across the country," said Carl Schwartz, Vice President of Marketing at Sitka Seafood Market.

Randall Foods Announces Completion of Executive Team Buildout

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Automation, Growth, Poultry, CFO, Simmons Foods, Food safety, Senior, Quality, Buccheri, Tyson Foods, Human resources, Food industry, Management

LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Randall Foods (the "Company"), a value-added provider of ground beef, poultry, beef, and pork protein solutions and a portfolio company of Highview Capital, today announced the completion of its executive team buildout that includes both external appointments and internal promotions. 

Key Points: 
  • Randall Foods is the combination of Randall Foods and WilMar Meat from a transformational merger in 2022.
  • Now integrated, Randall Foods serves as a critical partner to grocery retail and foodservice customers.
  • Since then, Randall Foods has executed a comprehensive integration plan in people, systems, and processes while building out an integrated leadership team across the enterprise.
  • Buccheri formerly served as CEO at CTI Foods, as well as various leadership positions at Simmons Foods and Tyson Foods.

The Netherlands is a Pioneer and Powerhouse of Agrifood Innovations

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Kraft Heinz, Food technology, Agriculture, Farm, Dairy Campus, Food, NFIA, Ecosystem, Wageningen University & Research, Future, Multimedia, Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, Government, Beyond Meat, Food industry, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With a thriving agrifood ecosystem that fosters collaboration among leading companies, government and academia, the Netherlands is a hub for innovation and experimentation in agriculture and food technology. The country is a world leader in food – punching above its weight despite its size – as the second largest agrifood exporter in the world. It is also home to production and R&D operations of all top 10 agrifood companies. Showcasing the Netherlands agrifood prowess, the Invest in Holland network team will be in San Francisco March 19-22 to attend the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit and the Future Food-Tech Summit and meet with other innovators in the sector.

Key Points: 
  • Happening first, the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit is a great opportunity to learn how Dutch agri-tech is future-proofing food.
  • The Invest in Holland network team is available for meetings to discuss how the Netherlands is driving sustainable agrifood solutions for the future.
  • "The Netherlands has been intrinsically linked to the agrifood industry for centuries as global leader in food and agriculture technology.
  • Home to the world's leading agrifood university, Wageningen University and Research (WUR), the Netherlands provides cutting-edge research, talent and collaboration for agrifood companies that choose to invest in Holland.

Packline Materials Handling Announce The Production Of Their New Suspended Cradle Attachment For Lifting And Turning Rolls For Access To Food Production Processing Lines

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Roll, Food industry, Health, Pacnet, Transport, Lifting, Food, Stainless steel, Conveyor system

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New to Packline Materials Handling and Ultrasource LLC, the new stainless suspended cradle attachment lifts rolls from the pallet and rotates the rolls through 90 degrees for easy access to the food production processing lines. Constructed from stainless steel, this roll handling solution is suitable for clean room high care environments such as those found in the food, drinks, pharmaceutical and medical industries.

Key Points: 
  • New to Packline Materials Handling and Ultrasource LLC, the new stainless suspended cradle attachment lifts rolls from the pallet and rotates the rolls through 90 degrees for easy access to the food production processing lines.
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New to Packline Materials Handling and Ultrasource LLC , the new stainless suspended cradle attachment lifts rolls from the pallet and rotates the rolls through 90 degrees for easy access to the food production processing lines.
  • The new stainless suspended cradle attachment for lifting and turning rolls for access to food production processing lines is the ideal solution to increase efficiency and improve health and safety conditions.
  • The suspended cradle attachment lifts the rolls horizontally from the pallet via the roll's core, using a mandrel.

Wish Farms and Publix Super Markets Collaborate for a Good Cause

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Food bank, Hunger, Volunteering, Farm, Food, Food security, Charitable organization, Heart, Meal, Food industry

RALEIGH, N.C., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plant City, FL based berry grower-shipper Wish Farms, is proud to announce a collaboration with Publix Super Markets and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • Volunteers from Wish Farms, Publix, and the Food Bank were on hand to distribute fresh produce and present a $10,000 check from the Wish Farms Family Foundation.
  • RALEIGH, N.C., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plant City, FL based berry grower-shipper Wish Farms, is proud to announce a collaboration with Publix Super Markets and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
  • Volunteers from Wish Farms, Publix, and the Food Bank were on hand to distribute fresh produce and present a $10,000 check from the Wish Farms Family Foundation.
  • Publix Super Markets Charities remains committed to serving the communities in which Publix operates.