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Some of the biggest names in sports, from Kyrie Irving to Chris Paul, are investing in Beyond Meat after discovering the power of plant-based eating. More than anyone, athletes intuitively understand the connection between what they put in their body and how it performs, and these powerhouses are betting that Beyond Meat is The Future of Protein.
The new Beyond Meat investors and ambassadors include Kyrie Irving, Shaquille...
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Today's Headlines
- Albertsons renews partnership with KeHE
- Naturipe rebrand targets Millennials, Gen Z
- Frozen mango marketing amendment approved for referendum
- Sale of Campbell Fresh begins in Washington
- Whole Foods grants $500,000 to provide 150 salad bars to schools
- Family farmers supplying spring veggies to Morning Kiss Organic
- Publix expanding GreenWise Market banner
- Organic Kanzi leading branded apple sales growth
What's New
Despite suffering some weather-related setbacks in 2018, the future looks sweet for Louisiana sweet potatoes, with both pricing and consumption expected to rise in 2019.
The 2018 crop is still in storage, marketing and selling. That crop is expected to last through June or July, with the 2019 crop beginning harvesting in September, ensuring a virtual year-round...
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Nature Fresh is bringing a fresh look with them to the Southeast Produce Council show this year. The brand is transitioning its entire line into new, cleaner-looking packaging that speaks to the quality of the brands’ produce — and Southern Exposure attendees will get to check it out.
“We wanted something brighter, fresher, and cleaner that will appeal to consumers...
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Floyd Wilcox & Sons Inc., a grower and shipper of Idaho potatoes based in Rexburg, ID, doing business as Wilcox Fresh, has announced the hiring of Justin Reynolds as the company’s new chief executive officer.
Reynolds has been involved in Idaho agriculture for 15 years in roles ranging from labor...
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WGA honors Stephen Patricio with a magical dinner
PALM DESERT, CA — Before the Western Growers' 93rd Annual Meeting came to a close, attendees raised a toast to the...
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Rebekah Dossett, Megan McKenna, Juliemar Rosado and Stephanie Barlow of the National Watermelon Promotion Board.
Cooldown begins in Florida, continues in Culiacan
Florida will continue its heat spell through this Sunday with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid- to upper 60s. Starting n...
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