ProMach is helping its customers deal with increasing demand for diversified forms of packaging.

Rich Products acquired the plant, which bakes bread, rolls and cakes for in-store bakeries and foodservice customers, from TreeHouse Foods in 2020.

The strategic decision to increase distribution is largely driven by the ever-growing lactose-free category, which is projected to reach nearly $20 billion in value by 2025.

Hobart Food Prep Equipment’s mixer-grinders are well suited for the high-volume meat processing that takes place in commissary kitchens, said Hasan Amin, product line manager.

The products are made with pork, beef and seasoned with Italian spices.

According to Nielsen data, the better-for-you beef segment is valued at $4.4 million and has grown by 14% year-over-year, while organic beef has grown at an annual rate of 22%, making it a prime target for the private equity firm.  

In Supermarket Perimeter's July issue, we highlighted four innovative products that are new to the fresh perimeter. You can read this story and more in our digital issue.

Saucy chicken chain Zaxbys is now offering a retail sauce line featuring flavors Zax Sauce, Spicy Zax Sauce and Tongue Torch Sauce.

The brand shared that it created the new products with trending flavors in mind.

Consumers have long memories, which means sales and promotions at grocery stores don’t seem like bargains right now because prices are 30% higher than they were five years ago.