Jerry Savino joins global ingredient manufacturer as technical services manager for bakery team
June 29, 2022
Savino will provide internal and external technical support services as Kemin continues to expand and invest in its portfolio of clean label ingredient solutions that help bakers extend shelf life to keep products fresh.
The announcement reflects the company's efforts to further strengthen its executive leadership team by adding expertise in manufacturing and supply chain operations
June 29, 2022
Utz Brands, Inc., a US manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced two promotions to its Executive Leadership Team. The announcement reflects the company's efforts to further strengthen its executive leadership team by adding domain expertise in manufacturing and supply chain operations, as these are mission critical areas of the business that will support Utz's multi-faceted set of growth opportunities.
The new look updates all aspects of the brand identity: the name, the logo, brand colors, typography, photography, iconography, and packaging
June 24, 2022
The change from “macaroni and cheese” to “mac & cheese”, is meant to reflect the way fans organically talk about the brand. The iconic blue box now features just a single-color hue of blue and amplifies the brand's most recognizable asset — the noodle smile.
Javo is a leading natural extractor of clean label coffee, tea, and botanicals with a focus on beverage applications
June 24, 2022
Javo is widely recognized for its unique extraction capabilities that facilitate the delivery of exceptional cold brew coffee solutions to industry leading consumer brands, manufacturers, and restaurants.
IFT FIRST attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of reimagined experiences to discover the latest global trends, newest innovations, and cutting-edge solutions while making strategic connections.
June 24, 2022
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) announced new details around the in-person experience at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, taking place July 10-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
August Online Celebration Includes “State of Innovation” Roundtable, Winners’ Strategy Stories
June 22, 2022
This year brought more than 120 submissions and after two judged panel tastings, experts selected six items according to a 10-point scale for overall innovation, the team’s problem-solution story and sensory performance (including taste, appearance, texture, smell, etc.)
The move will create cost synergies by using Mondelez International’s global and North American scale to expand Clif’s sales distribution
June 21, 2022
Mondelēz International, Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Clif Bar & Company, leading US maker of nutritious energy bars with organic ingredients, for $2.9 billion with additional contingent earnout consideration.
Chicago to become largest innovation hub in the world for the global snacks and treats maker
June 21, 2022
Mars Wrigley broke ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island. Leaders from Mars as well as key Chicago stakeholders, including Michael Fassnacht, CEO, World Business Chicago, and Alderman Walter Burnett Jr., gathered together to commemorate the milestone for the company.
These funds have raised more visibility for opportunities in the natural products industry for students of historically Black colleges and universities
June 20, 2022
What started as a five-year commitment to raise a minimum of $50,000 in scholarships for the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF) at the start of 2021 by Organic & Natural Health Association, has blossomed into a $55,205 total in less than two years throughout various natural products industry events and supporters. These funds have raised more visibility for opportunities in the natural products industry for students of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU).
Robert Verloop to assume role as executive director and CEO
June 20, 2022
The California Walnut Board (CWB) and the California Walnut Commission (CWC) announced that Robert Verloop has been named executive director and chief executive officer, effective July 11, 2022. The CWB and CWC represent over 4,500 California walnut growers and nearly 90 handlers, producing over 1.4 billion pounds of walnuts in 2021 that ship to more than 50 countries around the world.