Anslinger is filling a newly created position designed to align sales and marketing functions to support the company’s iconic brands and in-store execution.

D. Christopher Nolte, former Director of Nutritional Sales of Kyowa Hakko USA accepts the position of Vice President of Nutritional Sales for Kyowa Hakko USA

This acquisition solidifies Pulmuone’s position as a major tofu company while strengthening its operations in South Korea, U.S., Japan and China. Pulmuone had previously announced it had entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire Vitasoy USA Inc. on March 24, 2016.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals in the United States, and is expected to close within 30 days.

Dannon announced a pledge to its farmers, retail customers and consumers to further improve sustainable agriculture practices for its milk supply, to increase transparency for its portfolio of products and evolve to more natural and fewer ingredients for flagship brands.

The move to USDA Organic Certified ingredients will take place during the fall of 2016.

The business operates from one standalone facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and two facilities integrated within the broader operations of Cargill's Fats & Oils Group in Gainesville, Georgia and Sidney, Ohio.

Whole Foods Market has revealed the winners of its annual Supplier Awards, the company’s highest honor for producer partners that embody its mission and values. Out of thousands of Whole Foods Market suppliers nationwide, fewer than 70 have received one of these distinguished awards.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams was founded in 2002 by James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Jeni Britton Bauer.

The Hershey Company announced that it has purchased Ripple Brand Collective, LLC, a privately held company based in Congers, New York, that owns the barkTHINS snacking chocolate brand.