Hayley Hyer

3 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

The Mediterranean diet has been a top-ranking health recommendation by dieticians for years, but today’s consumers are now also looking to explore the complex flavors of the cuisine, not just the health benefits. Haverhill, Mass.-based Cedar’s Foods is offering consumers a wide range of Mediterranean-inspired flavors in its new premium hummus line, Cedar’s Reserve Hommos.

3 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

2024 was a big year for Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Grecian Delight | Kronos. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in September with a series of events including a celebration at its headquarters with employees, community leaders, friends and family. Grecian Delight | Kronos said it wanted to honor its team’s major role in making Greek cuisine popular across the United States the last five decades.

4 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

Inline Plastics, Shelton, Conn., has expanded its Safe-T-Chef line with two 9x9 clear hot food packaging options. The new 9x9 plastic boxes are available in both a standard model for a variety of applications and a vented option with anti-fog technology ideal for hot foods to maintain visibility and food quality, according to Inline Plastics. Both varieties have Safe-T-Chef’s tamper-evident and -resistant features and are made from premium polypropylene.

4 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

Convenience and sustainability continue to rank high among top packaging priorities for consumers, and many manufacturers are struggling with the seemingly contradictory demands. According to Duni Group, based in Malmö, Sweden, many conversations about sustainable packaging lack nuance, as companies seek the most correct solution. “Sustainability is no longer a passing trend — it has become a necessity we cannot ignore,” Duni Group said.

4 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

WASHINGTON — Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) have partnered on a new industry-wide initiative to improve the fresh produce supply chain, called IFPA’s Supply Chain of the Future. At the upcoming Washington Conference June 9, the organizations will kick off the initiative with a Supply Chain of the Future Symposium 11 a.m.-4 p.m. EST. The event will be free to attend in-person and virtually, IFPA said.