Nicolas Mirzayantz to depart IFF following career of industry-defining accomplishments
December 8, 2022
IFF announced that Nicolas Mirzayantz, president of IFF’s Nourish division, will leave the company following a successful 34+ year tenure, effective Dec. 31, 2022. Upon his departure, IFF CEO Frank Clyburn will lead IFF’s current Nourish division until a replacement is named.
Ferrero and Wells are both family companies with extensive confectionery and ice cream experience
December 8, 2022
Ferrero and Wells are both family companies with extensive confectionery and ice cream experience, quality products, proud heritage and a strong portfolio of well-loved brands.
BENEO uses Fi Europe to showcase new plant-based protein strategy
December 8, 2022
With a unique recipe and highly efficient patented process technology, BENEO offers manufacturers a scalable and effective way to tap into the plant-based trend, with the most authentic chicken imitation products.
The company is on a mission to save 1 billion gallons of water by 2025
December 7, 2022
Kazoo Snacks offers sustainable tortilla chips made from upcycled corn germ, resulting in a nutritious, flavorful enzyme-rich tortilla chip, with proven water-savings and 61% more vitamin E than some tortilla chip brands.
US snack index explores preferences and behaviors for holiday snacking and beyond
December 6, 2022
The "crunch" factor was on top as an important component of the perfect snack in the latest Frito-Lay US Trend Index. The index polled consumers on their snacking preferences and found that more than 70% of snackers would reach for a food with a crunch when considering their perfect snack.
Dr. Karin Rotem-Wildeman to take on role as chief research & development officer
December 6, 2022
Rotem-Wildeman will lead product development, packaging innovation, flavor technology and associated R&D capabilities. She succeeds David Thomas, who is retiring from KDP after 16 years with the company, as previously announced.
2023 plans include retail and foodservice expansion and innovative new product introductions
December 5, 2022
A full century after beginning operations in 1922, Mancini Foods has been acquired in its entirety by family member Alan Mancini and his wife, Debbi Mancini. The new company will be called Mancini Foods, LLC.
Duffy will create recipes and social media content, make appearances on behalf of New Wave Foods, including the National Restaurant Association Show in 2023
December 5, 2022
New Wave Foods, an innovator in sustainable plant-based seafood, partnered with Chef Brian Duffy, known to many for his appearances on Bar Rescue, The Today Show, Food Network, HGTV and more, to spread the word on New Wave Foods' plant-based shrimp to foodservice operators.
In her new role, Tice will foster industry growth with a focus on helping the next wave of better-for-you brands navigate all stages of business
December 2, 2022
In her new role as entrepreneur in residence, she will continue to foster industry growth with a focus on helping the next wave of better-for-you brands navigate all stages of business to achieve their goals.