Most Americans continue to be overweight, with a substantial minority being obese (32%) or extremely obese by CDC standards.

To reinforce that Brazilian flavors originating from exotic and historical regions of the country match palates from around the world, 14 Brazilian companies in the confectionary industry took a selection of products ranging from sweets filled with acai, to chocolates with 80% cacao, to ISM 2016 in Cologne, Germany.

Back to the Roots®, a California company pioneering the way people reconnect with food, announced that it has completed a strategic seed financing round, totaling $5 million.

With its products only on the market since October 2015, Nomva’s distinctive contribution to the evolving fresh snack and cold-pressed juice category is off to a start.

Rabobank announced the final five companies to present at FoodBytes! Brooklyn, and they are True Made Foods, The Chaat Co, Sophie's Kitchen Vegan Seafood, DouxMatok Ltd, NOA Potions. FoodBytes! Brooklyn is scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2016 at The Hall at MP in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

La Brea Bakery has been baking artisan breads for more than 25 years with a long commitment to using pure, responsibly sourced ingredients, and a promise to delivering quality bread.

You like product improvements. We do too! In fact, Prepared Foods and Ventura Foods proudly announce several new features to 2016 Spirit of Innovation Awards. This 12th annual contest recognizes food and beverage manufacturers’ product development teams for their collaborative work on innovative new entries.

CTI Foods (“CTI”), a provider of custom food solutions to America’s top restaurant chains, announced that it has acquired Liguria Foods, a producer of high-quality pepperoni, salami, and other premium protein pizza toppings for both pizzerias and sandwich shops.

As a member of IFMA’s Board of Directors, Corscadden will help the association set its strategic direction and lead in its efforts to achieve long-term goals.

Fuchs North America, a leading supplier of seasonings and taste solutions to the food manufacturing and foodservice industries, announces the appointment of Elizabeth Lindemer as the company’s new corporate executive chef.