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Monogram Foods, a privately-held food manufacturer headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, has completed an acquisition of Quality Food Processors located in Denison, Iowa. With this acquisition Monogram annual revenue will exceed $1 billion. The acquisition, which integrates a former supplier into the Monogram family, highlights Monogram’s commitment to expanding its business by joining with companies that share similar values. 

Americans eat a lot of eggs, especially at breakfast. In fact, they consume an estimated 279 eggs per year. With that kind of popularity, eggs deserve the perfect partner on the plate. That’s why on National Egg Day, June 3, Jimmy Dean, America’s favorite protein breakfast brand, is giving breakfast fans eggs’ best pairing – free sausage. 

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is pleased to announce Peggy Han as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (EVP/CFO). In this role, Han will oversee and manage controllership, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, and information technology. Han brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience and a lifetime of love for the Tillamook brand to the EVP/CFO position.

Tyson Foods announced today that COO Donnie King has been named President and CEO, effective immediately. Current President and CEO Dean Banks is leaving the company and board for personal reasons.

Glacio, a Constellation company, announces 100% acquisition of 3PL provider Göteborgs Frysehus. The transaction marks two important milestones for Glacio as this is Glacio’s first acquisition, and Glacio’s first venture into the Swedish market.

On the heels of it’s biggest launch to date, Pure Boost, Vive Organic has introduced Immunity Boost Vitamin C to its line of functional wellness shots. This new shot features the trifecta of immunity boosting ingredients, and combines turmeric and ginger with Vitamin C rich acerola cherry for a potent wellness boost that offers more than 200% of your daily value of Vitamin C. 

In honor of Memorial Day, Meat District butcher-crafted, premium meats unveils five flavor-packed varieties of tri-tip angus beef now available at Safeway, Jewel, Food Lion and Save Mart supermarkets to help consumers kick off summer and grilling season. Flavors include Rosemary Porcini, Sweet & Smokey, Roasted Chile, Steak House, and a classic Santa Maria recipe. 

Danone North America's Silk continues to see strong category increases in the oat beverage category with triple-digit growth. Oat continues to be a consumer favorite in plant-based offerings, so Silk plans to be assertive in this segment, recognizing the potential in the oatmilk category. Most recently, Silk has re-introduced Silk Oatmilk with refreshed packaging and formula in four SKUs: Original, Zero Sugar, Vanilla, and Extra Creamy.

Doughp, the edible and bakeable cookie dough brand, has partnered with Ritual Zero Proof, the first American-made spirit alternatives to capture the taste, smell and sensation of traditional spirits without the alcohol, to create Whiskey Maple Bacon cookie dough. 

On our latest Cold Corner Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Michael Costa sits down with Peter Bartzis and Liz Vanderhoef from Devanco Foods—which placed first in our 2021 Best New Frozen Retail Products Contest—to discuss the company’s winning No-MSG Chicken Gyros Kits, as well as their overall retail sales growth (150% year-over-year), sustainability goals, new product launches, family focused company culture, and distribution strategies for e-commerce and foodservice, which is rapidly ramping up as pandemic restrictions are lifted.