Humm Along Kombucha Mama has changed its name to Humm Kombucha. April 23, 2014 The name change comes as the company looks to position its healthful beverage more in-line with its marketplace perception.Read More
Keeping It Private Store brands have extended their multiyear period of growth. April 23, 2014 In supermarkets, unit and dollar shares of private label products rose to 23.4% and 19.4%, respectively.Read More
Suntory Alcoholic Bev HQ Moving to U.S. Suntory Holdings Ltd. will move its headquarters for its alcoholic beverage businesses to the United States. April 23, 2014 The move will come after the company completes its $16 billion purchase of Beam Inc.Read More
Consequences of Chocolate Milk Ban in Schools Research asks, in the event of a ban on chocolate milk in schools, what might happen to overall milk selection and consumption. April 22, 2014 In one study, daily milk sales declined by 9.9%.Read More
TreeHouse to Acquire Protenergy TreeHouse Foods Inc. plans to acquire Protenergy Natural Foods. April 22, 2014 The purchase of the private label broths, soups and gravies business is valued at approximately $150 million. Read More
Green Tea on the Mind A new study shows green tea sharpens memory almost immediately after consuming it. April 21, 2014 Basically, by increasing the amount of back-and-forth between two brain regions, green tea boosted the subjects' ability to remember information.Read More
Sensient Names Flavors Lead Sam Lteif has joined the company as president of Sensient’s Flavors business. April 21, 2014 Lteif has 23 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry. Read More
Van's to Hillshire The Hillshire Brands Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Van’s Natural Foods. April 21, 2014 The transaction is expected to close in May 2014.Read More
Starch Stars A report predicts the global starch derivatives market is expected to reach $58.2 billion by the year 2019. April 18, 2014 The food and beverage application is the major driver of the starch derivatives market.Read More
Michael to Post Post Holdings has reached a deal to buy Michael Foods. April 17, 2014 The deal values Michael Foods at $2.45 billion.Read More