This is the third consecutive year that Acme-Hardesty has been recognized by EcoVadis for its outstanding performance in environmental, social, and ethical aspects. This is also the first time that Acme-Hardesty has reached the Silver level, which places it among the 85th percentile of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

CORE Industrial Partners announced the completion of the previously announced sale of J&K Ingredients LLC, a manufacturer of specialty clean label food & beverage ingredients.

Harvest Food Group, which will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in June 2024, was purchased by Industrial Opportunity Partners in May 2023.

In its fifth year, the 2023 Real California Milk Excelerator advances innovation in its truest state: open innovation. As one of the largest dairy competitions in the world, the program sought early-stage applicants with high-growth potential that create a 50% cow's milk-based product or working prototype.

Golder brings more than 30 years of food and beverage experience to the craft soda brand, where he will further Jones' success.

Sweegen addressed the pressing issue of mislabeling within the stevia industry, specifically concerning Reb M stevia sold under false claims intentionally. 

Total Wines & More has debuted a dedicated THC beverages section, which demonstrates the mainstream adoption of cannabis beverages for consumers who are looking for alcohol-free alternatives.

The line between restaurant menus and home cooking is blurring, thanks to social media like TikTok where restaurant dishes become viral sensations and in the right culinary hands popular social "food fads" are translating to menus and limited time offers. 

PepsiCo, Inc. announced two new nutrition goals as part of PepsiCo Positive (pep+) – the company's end-to-end strategic transformation – which aim to reduce sodium and purposefully deliver important sources of nutrition in consumer food and beverage products.

Nissin Foods USA, the creator of such iconic brands as Top Ramen® and Cup Noodles®, announced a major investment of $228 million to develop a third US manufacturing facility in Greenville County, S.C. This investment will significantly increase the company's manufacturing capabilities and advance its innovation pipeline to further meet consumer demand for its products.