Wild Flavors GmbH completed its acquisition of Cargill’s global juice cold blends and compounds business, and announced Vince Macciocchi as the chief operating officer for the North American entity, reporting directly to Michael H. Ponder, global chief executive officer, Wild Flavors GmbH.
A majority of adults in the U.S. consume alcohol, and these drinkers, on average, have four beverages per week, with beer the preferred choice, according to an annual Gallup survey.
The Canadian government has announced a $245,000 grant that will help the Canadian Celiac Association partner with ExcelGrains Canada, the Packaging Association of Canada and the Canadian Health Food Association to develop specific controls and the supporting tools for each of their existing food safety systems.
Economists monitoring the beverage industry’s promise to get sodas and many other sugary drinks out of schools found that companies shipped 90% fewer calories to schools in 2010, compared with 2004.