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Evolv Ventures Invests in GrubMarket

The fund has established itself by hiring experienced investors and entrepreneurs

April 5, 2019

“We’re excited to invest in GrubMarket, a platform that is disrupting the food wholesale market,” said Steve Sanger, General Partner of Evolv Ventures. “GrubMarket plans to grow its presence and product offerings through both geographic and product expansion. Evolv Ventures is pleased to support its innovative founders.”

Trends Shaping Meat & Poultry Market

Survey shows restaurant meat eaters say “all natural” matters when dining out; animal welfare, sustainability, and local trends also important

December 1, 2016

The percentage of consumers who make an extra effort to buy local should crack 50% within the next couple of years.

4 Key Strategies for Marketing ‘Local’ Foods

Kroger, Safeway, Meijer, and Walmart have identified local foods as a priority

December 15, 2015

Stonyfield Organic Introduces Limited Edition Oh My Yog!

Organic yogurt company sources local New England farms forlatest seasonal offering

December 11, 2015

Made from organic whole milk and featuring maple syrup sourced from New Englanders who have a passion for making organic syrup, Oh My Yog!

Target Seeks Local Organic, Natural Food Brands

Retailer informs companies such as Campbell Soup, General Mills, and Kellogg that it intends to deemphasize less healthy, processed brands

May 28, 2015

Consumer demand for fresher, natural, organic, and locally sourced foods and beverages is reaching a crescendo and big box retailers are taking notice.

Local Foods Trend Close To Consumers' Purchase Preferences

Will local foods overtake organic foods in popularity?

April 23, 2015

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) notes, "The abundance of farmers' markets and the emergence of larger scale retailers carrying local products (and promoting them) is a healthy indicator of market responsiveness to consumer demand."

Sales of Local Foods Reaches $12 Billion

Over the next five years, local foods will grow faster than the annual pace of total food and beverage sales to approach $20 billion in 2019

March 5, 2015

Locally produced foods are stepping out of the shadow of their once "quirky niche" designation to claim a much more prominent place in the U.S. food and beverage retail-scape.

Switching from plastic to paper-based packaging often comes with new challenges. This webinar will explore how an ovenable, fiber-based packaging solution can deliver the benefits of plastic with 90% less plastic usage.

The Winter Fancy Food Show is where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers.