Renowned for its quality deep-roasted coffee, Emeryville, Calif.-based Peet’s Coffee & Tea has launched Uzuri African Blend as the culmination of hundreds of hours of hands-on farmer training by its coffee buyers.
In a bid to give more autonomy to executives in regional markets, reinvigorate growth and leverage its global scale to reduce costs, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is realigning its U.S. operations by aligning its three operating divisions.
A new Fair Trade Certified coffee from Brazil has arrived in over 600 Sam’s Club stores across the United States. Sold under Member’s Mark brand, the coffee is available in two varieties.
The latest addition to Sunsweet Growers, Inc.’s dried-fruit lineup is Philippine Pineapple, which the Yuba City, Calif.-based company describes as “so sweet and juicy, you won't believe it’s actually dried fruit!”
Whole Foods Market said last week that Lady Moon Farms and Alderman Farms are the first Florida tomato growers to sign agreements with the natural food retailer in support of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' (CIW) "penny-per-pound" program, which is designed to boost tomato harvesters’ pay. Both farms are long-term partners of Whole Foods.
Sourcing its seafood in the North Pacific, Wild Planet Foods has introduced a complete product line of canned seafood. The McKinleyville, Calif.-based company is committed to sustainable practices, sourcing its seafood from the local fishers who practice fishing methods that preserve the marine habitat and prevent depletion of species.
