Nestlé is diligently implementing its sodium reduction efforts in accordance with the Nestlé Nutrition Profiling System and the Nestlé Nutritional Foundation criteria (NF) to ensure the renovated foods and beverages deliver a stronger nutritional profile without compromising taste or food safety.

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.

High Brew Coffee also announced a new distribution partnership with Dr Pepper Snapple Group, which will include expanded distribution in key markets.

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.

Papa John’s announced that it will remove high fructose corn syrup from its entire food menu. The change has been fully implemented and includes all pizza ingredients, pizza toppings, dessert items, and sauce selections.

The Lay's brand asked Americans to help decide which Lay's flavors stay and which flavors go. After receiving millions of consumer votes, Lay's fans indicated they love the flavors of Lay's Flamin' Hot, Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream, Lay's Honey Barbecue, and Lay's Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper.