Beverage companies using natural sweeteners prior to regulations
November 18, 2016
With the release of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans earlier this year followed by the US Food and Drug Administration’s new Nutrition Facts label, many changes are in store for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Among those changes, mainstream media has given its share of attention to one ingredient category: sugar.
Organic beverage company bids farewell to its co-founder, hires key team member
November 16, 2016
Steaz is experiencing changes in its top ranks. As the company marks the departure of co-founder Steven Kessler, it welcomes the addition of Jody Cook, who assumes the new role of vice president of sales.
Company adds fifth manufacturing plant to operation
November 15, 2016
Through an investment expected to total $10 million, the plant will be updated with state-of-the-art equipment, allowing the company to add vitamin gummies and other fortified products as well as organic and natural fruit snack items to its product portfolio.
Jerome J. Chasko has joined Palsgaard as Technical Sales & Business Development Manager. Based in Palsgaard’s US headquarters located in Morris Plains, N.J., Mr. Chasko leads business development, sales and technical service efforts in the Midwest and Canada.
Christopher D. Sliva will assume role as president
November 14, 2016
On March 31, 2017, current AdvancePierre Chief Executive Officer John Simons will retire and will be succeeded by Sliva. Simons will remain a member of AdvancePierre’s Board following the transition.
Hillside is a manufacturer of a variety of premium organic, sugar-free and traditional confection products under the GoOrganic, GoLightly, Pick Your Color and Hillside Sweets brands
November 14, 2016
Hillside's capabilities include incorporating nutraceutical ingredients into confectionery delivery systems, a growing trend in the nutraceutical space.
CEO promotion, investment capital to expand OFD’s capacity, development in new markets
November 11, 2016
Led by Jim Merryman and the OFD executive team, the investment funded the retirement buyout of several long-serving OFD managers and will enable OFD to accelerate investments in additional capacity at its Albany plants and elsewhere in North America. Headquarters and company management will remain in Albany.
Company completes spin-off of Lamb Weston business
November 11, 2016
Conagra Brands, Inc., formerly known as ConAgra Foods, Inc., has completed the previously announced separation of its Lamb Weston business. The company’s name change has also become effective.
Acquisition includes produce distribution business, fresh cut fruits and vegetables business
November 10, 2016
Under the terms of the agreement, SpartanNash will acquire Caito’s produce distribution business, fresh cut fruits and vegetables business, the company’s newly constructed Fresh Kitchen facility which is designed to process and package fresh-prepared foods, and the logistics business of BRT.