Mann Packing Co. Inc. has partnered with Mezete, a ready-to-eat food brand, to bring a line of hummus products to American shoppers nationwide. Through this new partnership, Mann Packing Co. will help bring product awareness to Mezete’s new hummus arrivals to revolutionize packaged foods and provide nutrition, taste and convenience to its consumers. The hummus variations are available in five signature flavors: Sundried Tomatoes, Zesty Mixed Herbs, Fire Roasted Red Pepper, Red Hot Chili and Classic Authentic Recipe. “The Mann Packing Co. team is very excited to partner with Mezete to offer

Fresh Innovations California's newest product – Apple Nachos Kits — combines fresh, tart apple slices from its Prize Slice retail brand with sweet and salty toppings in three different recipe varieties. Packaged in a convenient kit, everything needed for a sweet, fresh treat is ready to assemble and enjoy. Fresh Innovations California Account Manager Jason Ottolini initially developed the idea for Apple Nachos Kits and worked with the marketing team to bring the product to life. Taste tests and research was conducted to find the perfect mixture of toppings for its three recipes. “The whole

From Spider-Man, Iron Man and Ant-Man to Black Panther, Black Widow and Groot, Marvel super heroes are in a league all their own. And now, more than ever, many would agree that everyday heroes deserve the same accolades and admiration. That’s the premise of Dole Healthy Heroes, Assemble!, a nine-month, empowered-living initiative sponsored by Dole and inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe to recruit and recognize everyday heroes in all walks of life and encourage them to continue their impactful leadership and passion projects in their homes, families, communities and in the world. The

FirstFruits Farms, a recognized leader in the apple industry, launched its “A Taste of Luck” campaign to coincide with the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday on March 17. With promotable volumes of high-quality apples available in March, the company is supporting retailers in pairing its well-known Opal and Granny Smith varieties together to create engaging green and gold displays and digital content that will attract shoppers during this festive time of year. “We want to position apples as not just a fruit to consume or think about only during the fall months,” said Emily Autrey, marketing

Ark Foods’ newly introduced line of Fresh Veggie Kits will be featured at SEPC’s Innovation Stations this weekend. The modern farming company brings unique vegetables and vegetable-based creations to the produce aisle, and the new kits are no exception. Plant-based Fresh Veggie Kits consist of a vegetable base of florets, “gnocchi” or noodles and a clean label sauce serving as a build-your-own-adventure, veggie-powered meal starter. “Each of our indulgent yet healthy flavors can be microwaved or cooked stove top, providing the perfect meal, base or side,” said Noah Robbins, founder and CEO.

BrightFarms, a New York-based leading supplier of indoor-grown leafy greens, recently announced the launch of its new premium new salad kit, “Crunch Kits.” Two initial kit varieties, Chickpea Caesar and Sunny Bacon, launched in Illinois supermarkets earlier this year, and will be in additional regions throughout 2022. Salad kits are the fastest-growing segment in both the packaged salads and indoor farming segments, creating a unique opportunity for category innovation and growth. “We’ve been listening closely to what our retail partners and consumers are asking for, and heard the need for a