The Inbox

A host of new snack introductions could be found at the 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo, all hoping for the success enjoyed by the recently announced New Product Pacesetters for 2012.

Autocrat LCC has announced the promotion of Stephen M. Olyha from vice president sales to chief operating officer (COO).
Inventure Foods Inc. signed a non-binding letter of intent for the purchase of the berry processing business of Willamette Valley Fruit Company.
Soupman Inc. named Lloyd Sugarman to the position of chief executive officer.
The WhiteWave Foods Company will invest $69.8 million to expand its operation in the town of Mount Crawford in Virginia.
Westin Foods has expanded its Health and Wellness division by acquiring a majority interest in Dominex, LC, of St. Augustine, Fla.
Proliant Dairy Ingredients has announced the additions of Daniel Landero and Zahid Mozaffar to its management team.
SymphonyIRI Group Inc. announced it is embracing its founding name of Information Resources Inc. and rebranding as IRI.

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