Dairy, Refrigerated & Frozen

Walmart Canada beef products showcase sustainable certification
The retailer is adding an on-pack claim to millions of its own brand Your Fresh Market beef products that show the items have been sourced sustainably and certified by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.
SunOpta acquires 2 brands from Hain Celestial
The brands strengthen the company’s plant-based beverage growth, of which it has a strong private label business.

Trader Joe’s to launch nondairy cheeses, cooks up grilled cheese contest

The retailer teased a few plant-based cheeses to launch this summer during its latest podcast and has kicked off a social media grilled cheese contest for National Grilled Cheese Day.
Private label frozen pancake maker finds new owner

De Wafelbakkers, a leader in private label frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast, has been acquired by the equity firm behind Hungry Jack and Arrowhead Mills.
Sofina Foods, Eight Fifty Group become one of largest multi-protein producers in Europe

CapVest Partners entered an agreement with Sofina Foods of Canada for the sale of Eight Fifty, a producer of seafood and pork in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
U.S. grocery meat sales hit double digits

A report from FMI and the Meat Institute identifies a rise in consumer confidence around buying meat and cooking at home with meat products.
Sanderson Farms celebrates its female workforce throughout March

The private brand poultry producer is featuring female employees at the company in social posts and online profiles all month long in concert with International Women’s Day on March 8.
High Liner Foods fights through pandemic

Branded and private brand frozen fish supplier reported a fourth quarter that saw a dip in sales volume, largely due to challenges in food service
ProAmpac introduces sustainable frozen food packaging

Company introduced the packaging option with a patent-pending, recyclable film
Frozen food frenzy at Trader Joe’s

The retailer discussed its popular frozen foods during its latest podcast, blogged about its gnocchi products to pair with the best Two-Buck Chuck

Dairy, Refrigerated & Frozen

Walmart Canada beef products showcase sustainable certification

SunOpta acquires 2 brands from Hain Celestial

Trader Joe’s to launch nondairy cheeses, cooks up grilled cheese contest

Private label frozen pancake maker finds new owner

Sofina Foods, Eight Fifty Group become one of largest multi-protein producers in Europe

U.S. grocery meat sales hit double digits

Sanderson Farms celebrates its female workforce throughout March

High Liner Foods fights through pandemic

ProAmpac introduces sustainable frozen food packaging

Frozen food frenzy at Trader Joe’s