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Del Monte Foods will close plants in Toppenish, WA and Markesan, WI, to “align and streamline operational capacity with consumer demand.” Production will end on April 26, with labeling and distribution activities expected to continue until the fall. Currently, 90 people are employed at the Wisconsin plant and 127 in Washington. A Del Monte Foods said that there has been a realignment of “buying habits at pre-COVID levels that has required the company to assess its manufacturing network and reduce the number of facilities.” Del Monte — whose plant-based portfolio includes its namesake canned fruits and vegetables; Contadina canned tomatoes; College Inn broth; and produce, dressings and sauces under S&W — is the latest food and beverage company to close an older facility or construct a new building to bring production in line with demand. #delmontefoods #closures #foodandbeveragemanufacturing #jobloss #productionefficiency #consumertrends #jobcuts

🐎 Is this Horse Meat for the Middle Classes? 🐎 🍅 Outrage across Hertfordshire and the Home Counties as Yasmeen Louis breaks the news that Waitrose & Partners and other #retailers in #UKGrocery have been accused of selling Italian Tomato Paste made up of Tomatoes of Chinese origin. 📺 The BBC are very focused on highlighting #Supermarkets and #suppliers efforts to deliver value for #consumers in the cost of living crisis. 🐔 Whether that's making comparisons between Tesco and Aldi UK chicken nuggets or calling into question the origin of ingredients it only seems fair that consumers are buying what they think they are buying... Likewise, is our country's and #government's focus on cheap food always going to lead to outcomes like this? Who should be the most worried? I'd suggest the #Italians when the middle class of Britain realises that they like #Chinese tomatoes more than Italian ones... Bit like our burgers back in the day! #own-label #grocery #food

❗❗ BREAKING NEWS 🚀 GOOD Meat has launched its cultivated chicken products into a retailer in Singapore! 🛒 This move marks the first time ever that cultivated meat will be sold at retail for shoppers to purchase and bring home to cook 🍗 The new product, named Good Meat 3, will be available in the freezer section of Huber's Butchery for the remainder of 2024 and will be priced at SGD 7.20 (approx. $5.32) for a 120g package 🌱 Good Meat 3 uses a smaller percentage of cultured chicken in combination with plant proteins to help reduce production costs  🥇 Josh Tetrick, co-founder and CEO of Eat Just, Inc., the parent company of #GoodMeat, said: “This is a historic day, for our company, for the cultivated meat industry, and for Singaporeans who want to try Good Meat 3. Before today, cultivated meat had never been available in retail stores for regular people to buy, and now it is.” 🧫 Read more on The Cell Base 👇 #cultivatedmeat #breakingnews #Singapore #cellbasedchicken #culturedmeat #EatJust #HubersButchery

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It’s incredible how since its launch this year, every small grocery store in my (small) town now sells plant-based Nutella. What’s even more surprising, though, is that these same stores still don’t offer tofu, tempeh, or other common plant-based meat alternatives. For these, I have to drive to big supermarkets. So, what can we learn from Nutella’s success in this context?

Last year, the growth of plant-based 🌱alternatives stagnated, but according to this article, a new phase of growth has begun. The British supermarket Tesco is seeing significant growth figures. Hopefully a harbinger for the rest of the market. 📈 We also see rising figures in sparckitchen volumes and we keep on contributing to getting more consumers to eat more plant-based foods more often with artisanal recipes based on local and natural ingredients. I hope the transition is able to keep the momentum with positive news on plantbased. Hope to read more upcoming period.. #vegan #vegetarian #plantbased #meat #alternatives #clean #natural

Here’s a question, genuinely asked, Why do UK Supermarkets not pay certification fees to market Organic produce? Farmers, growers, packers, restaurants and wholesalers all have to pay a recognised certification body a fee and be inspected annually to be able to use the word “organic” in their sales and marketing info, but the multiples don’t. With over £2bn going through their tills annually from organic sales in the UK, a 0.3% levy* would yield £6m+ to cover a hell of a lot of marketing and certification costs, and I would hope the retailers would buy into what makes the food different. It’s currently just another catagory to clutter their stores, draw in high spenders & get massive price mark downs at the end of each day. * processors and wholesalers pay 0.3% levy on their organic sales, so I picked a parity rate #organic #food #business #retail

**Definition:** In American supermarkets and grocery stores, **produce** refers to fresh fruits and vegetables that are sold in the store. This section includes items such as apples, bananas, carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes. Produce is typically found in a designated area of the store and is often kept in refrigerated displays to maintain freshness. **Example Sentences:** 1. "I always buy my produce at the farmer's market to get the freshest fruits and vegetables." 2. "The produce section of the supermarket is located at the front of the store." 3. "Make sure to check the quality of the produce before putting it in your cart." 4. "Organic produce is available for customers who prefer items grown without synthetic pesticides." 5. "The store has a wide variety of produce, including exotic fruits and seasonal vegetables." 6. "When shopping for produce, look for vibrant colors and firm textures." 7. "The produce department often has special promotions on seasonal items." 8. "I prefer to wash my produce thoroughly before eating or cooking with it." 9. "The produce aisle can get crowded, especially on weekends when people stock up for the week." 10. "Buying produce in bulk can be a cost-effective way to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables." **Hashtags:** #FreshProduce #GroceryShopping #HealthyEating #FarmersMarket #OrganicProduce #FruitAndVeggies #ProduceSection #Supermarket #HealthyLifestyle #SeasonalProduce

A lot of controversial discussions about Tetra Pak and introducing market and product untypical packaging.. Why disrupting traditional models with new concepts? Processed tomato products in Tetra is very practical and inexpensive solution. While quite common in Europe this is still very rare in North American mass grocery. Usual metal can or glass represent about 30% of total product cost in North America. Aseptic is about 10%… Can inflation and prioritizing value before stereotypes lead to new shopping patterns? Can this become a new trend? One thing for sure - we would never know before we try! Would you buy passata or tomato sauce in Tetra instead of traditional glass or metal can if price is right? How about (canned) vegetables? Corn? #retaildemocratization Walmart Canada Walmart Italian Trade Agency - Canada ITA - Italian Trade Agency Italian Trade Agency

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