Sustainability

Upcycling Producer Rescues Produce, Other Foods From Demise

Loop Mission is working to save fruits, vegetables, and a range of food byproduct from landfills. High pressure processing has been instrumental to achieving this circular economy model.

November 8, 2023

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Industry News

Smucker Completes $5.6 Billion Acquisition of Hostess Brands

The acquisition will advance Smucker’s strategy and expand its family of brands in growing categories.

November 8, 2023

Industry News

Post Holdings’ President and CEO Rob Vitale to Take Medical Leave of Absence

Interim CEO Jeff Zadoks announced fiscal Q4 results and the 2024 outlook, showing strong results for the company after acquiring assets from Perfection Pet Foods.

November 6, 2023

Industry News

Tyson Voluntarily Recalling 30,000 lb of Dino Chicken Nuggets

The frozen, fully cooked chicken “Fun Nuggets” may contain small, pliable metal pieces, posing a risk to consumers, especially young children.

November 6, 2023

Industry News

Kraft Heinz Appoints New EVP and President of Its North America Zone

Pedro Navio, Kraft Heinz president, Brazil, will be taking on his new role in Jan. 2024 when Carlos Abrams-Rivera vacates the position and assumes the responsibilities of the company’s chief executive officer.

November 3, 2023

Regulatory

FDA Proposes Ban on Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food, Drinks

Following California’s lead, the agency is considering the elimination of the food additive, while it continues the assessment of additional chemicals.

November 2, 2023

Beverage

Cap & Closure Star in The Glenlivet's Twist, Mix, and Pour RTD Cocktail

Pernod Ricard Chivas Brothers’ whisky brand The Glenlivet unveils a pair of instant mix, ready-to-serve cocktails that consumers prepare simply by opening the bottle. A twist of the aluminum shell cap releases pressurized cocktail mix ingredients.

October 31, 2023

Industry News

Stellar Snacks Building 434,000-sq-ft Louisville Pretzel Bakery Facility

The company is planning a new site as the pretzel industry becomes the fastest growing segment of the salty snack industry for the first time in recent history.

October 31, 2023

Industry News

Johnsonville Appoints Don Fussner as Next CEO

Johnsonville LLC

Fussner will assume his leadership role on Jan.1, 2024, following the retirement of current CEO Nick Meriggioli.

October 24, 2023

Industry News

Newly Weds Foods Being Sold for $4 Billion

Baltimore-based Redwood Holdings is set to take ownership of the company, its latest foray into the food industry.

October 23, 2023

Industry News

Ferrara Announces Planned Acquisition of Jelly Belly Candy Company

The transaction will add more than 100 flavors of jelly beans and gourmet specialty confections to Ferrara’s expanding portfolio.

October 19, 2023

Industry News

Post Holdings to Buy Perfection Pet Foods for $235 Million

The acquisition will allow Post Holdings to insource a portion of its current pet food business and gain an entry point into the private-label and co-manufacturing pet food categories.

October 11, 2023

Regulatory

California Governor Signs Bill Banning 4 Widely Used Food Additives

Assembly Bill 418 prohibits the use of red dye 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, and propylparaben due to health concerns.

October 9, 2023