The company will separate its North American cereal and plant-based foods businesses, resulting in three independent public companies
July 8, 2022
Kellogg Company announced that its board of directors has approved a plan to separate its North American cereal and plant-based foods businesses, via tax-free spin-offs, resulting in three independent public companies, each better positioned to unlock full standalone potential.
Kerry’s new Discovery Hub offers online learning opportunities and leading-edge product development resources to emerging brands and entrepreneurs
July 7, 2022
Kerry introduces the Kerry Discovery Hub, an online learning center for aspiring and growth-oriented entrepreneurs. It’s designed to help visitors learn about a variety of topics important to the food and beverage industry—and, of course, to their business growth.
Company commits to spending more than $400 million annually with Black and Hispanic-owned suppliers
July 7, 2022
PepsiCo is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Supplier Diversity Program, where it currently spends more than $1 billion annually with certified, diverse suppliers, including Women, Black, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQ+, Native American, Individuals with Disabilities, and US Veterans.
Sean Wirtz to take on role as director of business development and integration
July 7, 2022
MGP Ingredients, Inc., a supplier of distilled spirits, branded spirits and food ingredient solutions, named Sean Wirtz to the newly created position of director of business development and integration.
Last year saw Applegate take that farm-to-fork commitment to change one step further. With the October launch of Applegate Naturals Do Good Dog hot dogs, it became one of the first and few to appeal to consumers on the basis of regenerative agriculture.
The project will complete in Q4 2023 and double the company’s existing capacity
April 7, 2022
Bartek Ingredients commenced construction of a state-of-the-art, vertically integrated facility that will become the world’s largest malic and food-grade fumaric acid production plant.
The company officially broke ground on a gut renovation of a the 17,000sq-ft space that will enable it to reconfigure and better use its existing property
April 7, 2022
Since moving into its headquarters in 2014, Imbibe has added on several new capabilities to its portfolio. This includes its latest efforts to serve the frozen dessert market, the no and low alcohol and segments, and other sweet food categories that can benefit from sweetness modification, maskers, and other taste modulation tools.
Growth capital set to accelerate distribution, along with investments in marketing and innovation
March 14, 2022
The SimplyProtein® brand has its sights on 2022 being its most transformative yet as it continues to expand in the North American market. In November 2021, Wellness Natural Inc., the parent company of the SimplyProtein brand, raised $8.5M in a Series B funding round.
Combined company effort seeks to educate consumers on veggie and seed oils with collective campaign and limited-edition starter pack
March 2, 2022
LesserEvil, the better-for-you snack brand on a mission to make healthy, organic, less-processed, and sustainable snacks more accessible, has teamed up with A Dozen Cousins, Cappello’s, Primal Kitchen, and RIND Snacks to create the Clean Oil Crew— a coalition of brands joining forces for an educational campaign, limited-edition starter pack available for purchase, and a special giveaway to educate about clean oils and inspire others to join the movement.