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  • Pictured: Peetachai Dejkraisak and Pornthida Wong, Jasberry
    Industry Operations February 29, 2024

    Breakout Talent to Watch Video: Jasberry Co-Founders on Overcoming Adversity

    SFA's Breakout Talent to Watch list includes professionals who are shaking up the industry.
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  • Farm with windmills in background
    Industry Operations February 29, 2024

    FoodFutureCo Seeks Impact-Driven Startups

    Food and beverage accelerator FoodFutureCo said Wednesday that applications are open for its Cohort 12.
  • Woman taking drink out of a refrigerator.
    Industry Operations February 29, 2024

    Food, Beverage Makers Rethink CBD

    A lack of federal regulations and an abundance of state regulations have made it difficult for specialty food and beverages containing CBD to distribute products.
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  • Wendy's-drive-thru-1
    Industry Operations February 29, 2024

    Wendy’s Clarifies Surge-Pricing Reports

    Wendy’s said in a statement Tuesday that the digital menu boards that it has planned for U.S. company-operated restaurants will allow it to change menu offerings and offer discounts.
  • Panera Bread to go
    Industry Operations February 28, 2024

    Panera Settles Lawsuit Over Delivery Orders

    Panera is paying $2 million to settle claims that the fast-casual restaurant misled customers over the cost of delivery orders.
  • Gateaux line of frozen cakes
    Industry Operations February 28, 2024

    Members in the News: Red Pony Salsa, Gateaux, King’s Cupboard

    Specialty Food Association members have been highlighted in various news outlets for their impact on the industry.
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  • Green fruits and vegetables.
    Industry Operations February 28, 2024

    Instacart, Gopuff Focus on Food, Nutrition Access

    Online grocery services Instacart and Gopuff revealed Tuesday that they are doubling down on commitments to provide access to food and nutrition across the country.
  • United Club Fly Grab and Go section
    Industry Operations February 28, 2024

    Airport Lounges Entice With Specialty Food

    Companies offering airport lounge services continue to bulk up their offerings by leaning into food and beverage options.
  • Distribution center aerial view.
    Industry Operations February 27, 2024

    Family Dollar Pleads Guilty

    Family Dollar has agreed to plea guilty to a one-count misdemeanor violation relating to acts that caused FDA-regulated products held in Family Dollar Distribution Center 202 to become adulterated.
  • Shopping for produce at checkout
    Industry Operations February 27, 2024

    Americans’ Food Budgets Peak

    Americans are spending more of their income on food, both at home and in restaurants, than they have in 30 years.
  • Wendy's Drive Thru
    Industry Operations February 27, 2024

    Wendy's Pricing to Change Throughout Day

    Earlier this month, Wendy’s new president and CEO Kirk Tanner revealed plans to increase company profits, including investing in digital menu boards that display dynamic pricing.
  • Cinnamon sticks
    Industry Operations February 27, 2024

    Report: Lead-Tainted Applesauce Evaded Detection Despite Checkpoints

    Cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches sold in 2023 poisoned hundreds of American children with high lead levels.
  • Paige Lipari, Owner of Archestratus
    Industry Operations February 27, 2024

    Breakout Talent to Watch Video: Specialty Retailer on Adaptability

    Paige Lipari, owner of Archestratus, discussed how she maneuvered operations online during the pandemic.
  • Grand opening ceremony at Dollar General
    Industry Operations February 26, 2024

    Dollar General Opens 20,000th Store

    Dollar General Corporation opened its 20,000th store on Saturday at its DG Market location in Alice, Texas.
  • Meijer image of produce section
    Industry Operations February 26, 2024

    Meijer, Union Agree on Updated Contract

    More than 25,000 United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 members voted to approve one of three contracts with Meijer.