Press Releases
Kad Bnei Darom Introduces Soft, Scoopable Frozen Herbs and Condiments for Private Label | Grocery Dive
Kad Bnei Darom has launched the Cuca™ brand of frozen herbs and seasoning sauces, packaged in 200ml containers, maintaining a soft texture even when frozen, allowing direct scooping. The product line includes six herbs and two seasoning sauces, all supporting private label. The technology was developed by Kad in collaboration with Practical Innovation, using a plant-based protein matrix and freezing point depression technology, without adding salt, sugar, or fat. The new products will debut at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York from June 28-30, 2026.
Ribbonwire Ranch Introduces 100% USDA Certified Organic Beef Stick | Grocery Dive
Family-owned organic beef producer Ribbonwire Ranch announced that its 100% USDA Certified Organic beef sticks are now available at retail in 150 stores nationwide, including Wegmans, Gelson's, and Central Market, and are also sold through Amazon and its official website. The products contain no antibiotics, added hormones, gluten, MSG, or artificial colors and flavors, and are available in 1-ounce and 1/2-ounce sizes.
Just Shrimp Enters Frozen Seafood with Shrimp Nuggets at Harris Teeter | Grocery Dive
Just Shrimp announced that its shrimp pieces products will be available at hundreds of Harris Teeter locations, marking the brand's first foray into the frozen seafood market. The products use shrimp sourced from nearshore North American waters, emphasizing simple ingredients and supply chain transparency.
New UC Davis Study Confirms Avocado Oil Fraud Has Moved into Chips, Mayonnaises and Dressings | Grocery Dive
A 2026 follow-up study by the University of California, Davis found that avocado oil adulteration has spread from pure oil products to categories such as chips, mayonnaise, and salad dressings. 93% of chips, 71% of mayonnaise (100% of US-made products), and 100% of salad dressings were found to be adulterated. Marianne's brand under the Adams Group was one of the few brands to pass testing due to full-process quality control.
Fruit Bliss Launches in All 12 Erewhon Locations Across Southern California. | Grocery Dive
Fruit Bliss, maker of organic rehydrated fruit made with just fruit and water, has launched its products in all 12 Erewhon locations across Southern California. The company highlights its gentle hydration process and clean-label credentials, with availability also at FruitBliss.com, Amazon, and select national retailers.
YMX Logistics Wins Supply Chain AI Excellence Award | Grocery Dive
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-winning technology is the digital twin decision engine within the Autonomous Yard Operating System (YOS), which combines AI and predictive analytics to optimize yard layout, fleet sizing, workforce planning, traffic flow, and electrification strategies. CEO Matt Yearling and Vice President of Products Jeff Hiller each shared remarks, emphasizing the value of integrating technology with operations.
Pasquelo Tate Joins Simplain as Director of Sales & Business Development | Grocery Dive
On August 19, 2026, Simplain Software Solutions announced that Pasquelo Tate has officially joined the company as Director of Sales and Business Development. With over 25 years of leadership experience in the grocery technology sector, Tate will focus on expanding Simplain's market reach and promoting its flagship product StreamCollab.
Passionate Penny Pincher Launches Grocery by PPP App | Grocery Dive
Amid rising grocery prices, Passionate Penny Pincher announced the launch of its Grocery by PPP app, featuring patented technology to automate meal planning, shopping, and delivery. The subscription service offers access to over 1,000 recipes, integrates with 85,000 Walmart, Instacart, and Kroger locations, and aims to save families time and money.
Skip Shapiro Enterprises Expands Nationwide Waste Solutions Portfolio, Anchored by New Beverage-Focused Platform | Grocery Dive
Skip Shapiro Enterprises continues to expand its organic waste processing footprint in the food, beverage, and agricultural sectors. Since its founding in 2007, the company has served over 200 food and beverage processing plants across the United States, cumulatively destroying and recycling over 1 billion beverage containers, processing over 53,000 tons of food waste, and diverting over 10.1 million pounds of organic waste. Recently, the company launched the BeverageDestruction.com platform to further strengthen its professional support for the beverage industry.
Bridge Launches $500M Direct Lending Fund to Finance Suppliers of America's Largest Retailers | Grocery Dive
Bridge, the Citi-backed AI lending platform, has launched a $500 million direct lending fund to finance CPG brands and retail suppliers fulfilling purchase orders for America's largest retailers. Since spinning out from Citi in 2023, Bridge has deployed over $1 billion. The fund aims to address the timing mismatch between production costs and retailer payments, using AI-powered underwriting to assess orders and retailer relationships. The announcement includes a case study with Walmart supplier DogSauce, which expanded from 1,200 to 3,000+ stores with Bridge's support.