The Kraft Heinz Company and Simplot Food Group, a division of the J.R. Simplot Company, announced that the two companies have signed a long-term agreement naming Simplot as the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of Ore-Ida. Kraft Heinz will continue to own the Ore-Ida brand. 

Michael Freitas Finete has taken the helm as president and chief executive officer of SupHerb Farms, an agriculture-based business specializing in the production of individually quick frozen (IQF) herbs, specialty vegetables, purees and globally-inspired culinary pastes and blends for foodservice operators and food manufacturers.

The ground-breaking new product makes it easier than ever before to have ripe avocado spread on-hand, regardless of the season, for a variety of quick serve dishes.

Piña Picante starts with premium pineapple from Costa Rica and infused with unique blends of spices before drying.

Aubrey Bettencourt's knowledge as a farmer and deep experience in sustainability, natural resource management and federal and state administration will elevate the good work of California almond farmers and the industry.

Cajú Love introduced cashew fruit meat, a sustainable plant-based meat alternative. It is diverting biowaste and using the fruit fibers as a plant-based meat alternative, making its healthy, vegan, organic and whole food cashew meat sustainable while promoting 0% food waste.

According to the USDA, food waste is estimated to represent 30-40% of the food supply each year, which has devastating consequences for people and the planet.