“All of the startups we watched at FoodBytes! Chicago showcased some of the most innovative solutions we have seen yet when it comes to building a more nutritious and sustainable food supply,” said Darren Streiler, investment director, ADM Ventures, who served as a judge on the panel.

IBIE’s BEST in Baking Program honors suppliers and bakeries committed to excellence in the industry once every three years, in what has become the largest bakery exposition in North America.

This year 65 emerging brands will be invited to make their case about why they deserve a spot on 7-Eleven® store shelves, as well as learn about the convenience retailer's history of innovation.

“From mushroom jerky to sparkling honey water, we’ve seen some incredible products that use honey developed in the last 12 months,” Catherine Barry, National Honey Board’s director of marketing, says. “By recognizing some of these products through our Queen’s Choice Award, we’re able to show appreciation to food and beverage manufacturers that choose honey and use it as a flavor, functional ingredient and marketing benefit.”

Prepared Foods will present its 17th annual “Spirit of Innovation” awards for new product teams during the New Products Conference, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Chicago’s downtown Swissotel.

The awards were held at the 2019 Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam, organized by research and consulting firm Ecovia Intelligence.

Dr. Lamkey has been a champion and advocate for the industry. Throughout his career, he has been a selfless and tireless leader in promoting meat science by continually driving home the point that we own the future of our industry.

Dot’s annual Quality & Service Award program began in 1998 as a way to thank manufacturer partners who provide best-in-class communication, service and support to Dot.

Today, My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream has the number one and number three highest selling frozen novelty items at Target stores with Ripe Strawberry and Sweet Mango, respectively.

Dr. Mishra has provided strong leadership and commitment to the technical advances of ADS and serves on the ADS Executive Technical Board.