Stephen Cook to assume role as director of supply chain
February 4, 2021
PLT Health Solutions, Inc. announced today that it is has named Stephen Cook as Director of the company’s Supply Chain operations. Prior to joining PLT, Cook spent 15 years working in a variety of roles in The Bountiful Company’s supply chain operation. His most recent position was Director of Supply Chain and Operations, Natural Products Group.
Quadra Ingredients agrees to distribute Nexira ingredients in Canada, effective April 1
February 4, 2021
France’s Nexira, a world leading supplier of acacia gum, has designated Quadra Ingredients, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, as Nexira’s exclusive Canadian distributor, effective April 1, 2021. This will replace a former agreement with L.V. Lomas.
Global warming now requires the acceleration of actions and investments to limit carbon emissions. Current laws under consideration call for government-sanctioned projects, which are underway to support the decarbonization of the industry, precipitating the arrival of environmental labelling. In response to these new needs, Nexira now has the ability to supply our customers with inavea™, the first line of carbon neutral ingredients.
To continue its mission to provide the highest level of customer service in the industry, Idaho Milk Products promoted Daniel Perttula to the position of sales manager.
Class is in Session: Tate & Lyle launches Fiber University
February 2, 2021
Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a leading global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, is pleased to announce the launch of Fiber University, a new on-line modular course to help formulators and food scientists solve even the toughest fiber formulation challenges. This comes at a time when most consumers are not getting enough fiber in their diets.
Cargill expands its label-friendly SimPure line with new tapioca starches
January 28, 2021
The new tapioca starches enable brands to create tantalizing, process-tolerant textures, while appealing to consumer preferences for simple, familiar ingredients. Functional and versatile, the starches are ideal for a wide breadth of applications, including dairy and dairy alternatives, convenience sauces and ready meals, meat alternatives and pet food.
Jonathan Aplin to take on role as vice president of marketing
January 26, 2021
Ardent Mills, a flour-milling and ingredient company, announced that Jonathan Aplin has joined the company as vice president of marketing. In this role, Aplin will be responsible for the overall marketing strategy and plan execution with a focus on delivering growth for customers.
Pioneering producer and global distributor of infused dried fruit ingredients introduces a new brand identity and website to better reflect its renewed focus on the commercial food ingredient market and its heritage of exceptional product and service performance
January 25, 2021
Graceland Fruit, Inc., a producer and global distributor of premium quality dried fruit ingredients for the food industry, unveiled an updated brand identity and website. The refreshed brand and website were created to better reflect the Company’s renewed focus on the commercial food ingredient market and its heritage of delivering exceptional product and service performance that delights innovative food manufacturers and their consumers.
Tate & Lyle expands portfolio of tapioca-based thickening and gelling starches
January 25, 2021
The expansion includes the launch of new REZISTA® MAX thickening starches and BRIOGEL® gelling starches. These innovative tapioca starches will help food manufacturers deliver superior products thanks to their improved process tolerance, mouthfeel, fluidity and texture. The starches are suitable for use across dairy, soups, sauces and dressings, confectionery and more.