Press Releases
Michaels of Brooklyn announced that its Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce was selected as a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2027 Kitchen Awards. Made with tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, parsley, Italian olive oil and spices, the sauce is inspired by generations-old family recipes from the family-owned Brooklyn restaurant, a neighborhood staple since 1964. The brand produces the only nationally distributed pasta sauces cooked and packaged at the source in its original restaurant kitchen, available at retailers including Target, Walmart, Amazon, Whole Foods, Kroger, Publix, Albertsons, Erewhon and The Fresh Market, and in more than 20,000 stores.
Prime Shrimp, a Louisiana-based frozen seafood brand, will exclusively launch its new Honey BBQ Prime Shrimp Burger on QVC on July 15, 2026, as part of the network's Today's Special Value event. The sweet-and-smoky patty will be offered at a special introductory price for 24 hours, bundled with the brand's Signature Cajun Shrimp Burger. The product is made with large chunks of Ecuadorian shrimp, free from antibiotics and sodium tripolyphosphate, and cooks directly from frozen.
A 2026 UC Davis follow-up study confirms that avocado oil adulteration has moved into processed foods such as chips, mayonnaise and salad dressings. The study found 93% of chips labeled '100% pure avocado oil' were adulterated, along with 71% of mayonnaise (100% for U.S.-made samples) and 100% of salad dressings. Adams Group, whose Marianne's brand was used as a purity benchmark, highlights the need for rigorous testing and supply chain transparency.
Fruit Bliss, known for its organic rehydrated fruit made with only fruit and water, has launched across all 12 Erewhon locations in Southern California. The company highlights its innovative hydration process and certifications, with products also available online and at select national retailers.
Day Out Snacks announced the launch of fall limited-edition Apple Pie and Pumpkin Cheesecake protein bites, available exclusively on their official website and Amazon starting August 17, 2026. Both flavors were developed based on consumer feedback, with Pumpkin Cheesecake being the brand's first product containing dairy.
High Liner Foods' Sea Cuisine® brand has launched a new Skillet Meals line, now available at select U.S. supermarkets. The line includes three products: Mediterranean Sole Pasta, Thai Red Curry Salmon, and Chili Garlic Shrimp, each providing 15 to 22 grams of protein per serving and ready in 15 minutes. The company cites market data indicating a lack of seafood options in the frozen meal category and strong consumer demand for convenient, high-protein meals.
YMX Logistics announced that it has received the 2026 Supply Chain AI Excellence Award from FreightWaves, recognizing its outstanding performance in operational AI integration. The award acknowledges the tangible business results of the digital twin decision engine in YMX's autonomous yard operating system (YOS).
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Illinois—Edlong announced on August 5, 2026, the launch of the Edlong Cow to Wow™ technology platform, which integrates the company's evolving portfolio of flavor technologies and focuses on next-generation biotransformation applied research, delivering dairy-unique flavor enhancements such as juiciness, mouthfeel, umami, sweetness, and saltiness. Built on Edlong's over 110 years of dairy and non-dairy flavor expertise, the platform aims to transform dairy flavors into differentiated product experiences. Previously, Edlong showcased related technologies at IFT FIRST 2026 (July 13–15, McCormick Place, Chicago).
Sagepoint Logistics announced the closing of a senior secured financing facility with Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit Manager L.P. to fund the acquisition of 60 Class 8 heavy-duty trucks and related fueling infrastructure, extending its vertically integrated RNG platform into end-use transportation.
