Laramore to Retire From Leading Flour Reclaim Company
William D. Laramore, Jr., president of W.D. Laramore Manufacturing, Inc., is retiring effective Dec. 10 from the leading flour reclaim company. Laramore will continue to be a valuable consultant to the Laramore and Shick Esteve teams moving forward. Jeff Willyard, general manager, will take on the daily operational activities.“Although saddened by Bill’s retirement from daily operations, we are pleased that Bill will continue to provide an advisory role to the Laramore and Shick Esteve team as the Laramore product line is integrated into existing ingredient automation solutions,” said Blake A. Day, president and CEO of Shick Esteve, which acquired Laramore in 2021. “Bill has a passion for teaching and mentoring, and we are excited about his continued involvement as he begins to spend more time and focus on his family and hobbies.”
Laramore has been a leader in the flour reclaim industry for over four decades. In 1979, Laramore became the first company to offer a completely automatic dusting flour reclaim and recycling system and to date has supplied hundreds of integrated flour reclaim systems worldwide. As the specialist in roll and bread line reclaim technology, Laramore has developed a reputation for providing high quality solutions that help their customers succeed.
Shick Esteve presented the Laramore brand at IBIE 2022 in Las Vegas. The Laramore team showcased their equipment and joined forces with the ingredient automation side of the company. Being able to provide a global seamless solution to customers all in one location was a goal of Bill Laramore’s – to provide associates and customers a strong future in an ever-growing global marketplace.
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Giant to Hold Grand Opening for Baltimore Grocery Store on Nov. 18
Giant Food, the leading Washington, D.C., regional grocery chain, this week will hold the grand opening of its sixth Baltimore grocery store located at 857 East Fort Ave., at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18. The new location will bring over 150 new jobs to the Baltimore community.
The store will feature Giant’s newest store layout and format with enhanced and expansive departments and amenities including full-service meat and seafood departments, large produce, natural and organic selections, a full-service floral department and extensive prepared food offerings, including a sushi bar and made in-house smoked meat selections. Customers can also enjoy free WiFi while shopping.
“Giant has served the Baltimore community for over 67 years, and we are thrilled to bring our customers an additional location to better fulfill their needs,” said Ira Kress, president of Giant Food. “With our newest store layout, décor and expanded offerings, we are sure this new store will deliver on convenience, value and quality as a one-stop shopping experience.”
Beyond in-store shopping, customers have the option to place Giant Pickup or Giant Delivers orders on giantfood.com or the Giant Food mobile app and choose to pick up their groceries at the store or have them delivered right to their doors.
With an emphasis on value, customers can also enroll in Giant’s Flexible Rewards® loyalty program where they will earn points on purchases made either in-store or online and can redeem for rewards across grocery savings, gas savings and special rewards, all through their regular shopping.
Local customers at the Baltimore grocery store also have access to Giant’s team of licensed in-store nutritionists for free consultations as well as online nutrition classes and webinars. To learn more or to contact Giant’s nutritionists, visit giantfood.com/nutrition.
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Sprouts Adds GoodSAM Foods Chocolate Bars to Shelves
GoodSAM Foods’ popular chocolate bars have launched in Sprouts stores nationwide. GoodSAM chocolate bars have been available in Sprouts stores and online as of Oct. 31.
Four varieties of GoodSAM chocolate bars will be available to Sprouts shoppers in flavors including: Caramel Salt, Sea Salt, Original and Mint. All GoodSAM bars are made with Direct Trade, regeneratively farmed ingredients that are non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly, sugar-free, and made without fillers or chemical-laden sweeteners.
GoodSAM is a healthy snack food brand with a commitment to sustainability and regenerative agriculture.
“Every day our team at GoodSAM strives to create delicious treats that feel indulgent but work to flip the traditional food system on its head through transparent supply chain practices and regenerative agriculture that doesn’t exploit but gives back to the farmers we rely on so heavily,” says GoodSAM Founder & CEO, Heather K. Terry. “We are excited about our new partnership with Sprouts as their values so closely align with our own and their plentiful stores offer us a whole new avenue for getting our tasty, impactful chocolate into the hands of consumers in markets around the country.”
More about GoodSAM’s offerings at Sprouts:
- Caramel Salt: 55 percent dark chocolate with a salty caramel finish, this bar is as good for the planet as it is for the tastebuds.
- Mint: A perfect mix of mint and dark chocolate, this rich and smooth bar is made with organic cacao from the Sierra Nevada region of Colombia and organic mint.
- Original: With 55 percent dark chocolate, this trusty original is the best of all things chocolate. Made with Organic Cacao from the Sierra Nevada region of Colombia, this is the first chocolate bar to combine regenerative farm practices, sugar-free, non-GMO, vegan, and Direct Trade practices.
- Sea Salt: A savory twist on the classic, this bar has all the goodness of the Original with a sprinkling of sea salt & nibs.
The Sprouts partnership marks GoodSAM’s continued expansion and upward trajectory as the health food and sustainability leader continues to innovate new products and find mass market availability with new retailers. To find a Sprouts location near you, visit https://www.sprouts.com/stores/.
GoodSAM’s other products are available on GoodSAMFoods.com, Amazon, Thrive Market and select retailers and include various chocolate bars, chocolate chips, nuts, coffee, candy-coated nuts, and more. All products in the GoodSAM line are Direct Trade, non-GMO, contain no added sugar, and are grown using regenerative farming techniques and preserving indigenous and smallholder farmer wisdom. GoodSAM believes in three things: food that’s good for you, good for farmers, and good for the planet. To learn more about the GoodSAM Foods team and shop products, visit www.goodsamfoods.com or follow on Instagram at @GoodSAMFoods. For sales inquiries, contact Kari Janapareddi at Kari@GoodSAMFoods.com.
Read more about GoodSam in the November issue of Gourmet News.
