Firm recruits Peter Burns, former president and CEO of Justin's Nut Butter
January 23, 2017
CAVU Venture Partners, a VC and growth equity firm started by CPG veterans known for backing and building iconic consumer brands, announced that it has made a significant investment in ISS Research, LLC. CAVU managing partners Brett Thomas and Rohan Oza will join the Company's board of directors to help capitalize on the popularity of the ONE® Bar, a nutrition snack bar packed with 20 grams of protein while containing only one gram of sugar.
Tom Schufreider has been promoted to the position of president
January 20, 2017
Sethness Products Company announced the appointments of three key executive positions within the company. Tom Schufreider has been promoted to the position of president. Brian Sethness has been promoted to executive vice president – sales & marketing. Henry Sethness will be assuming the role of chairman of the executive committee.
The guidelines recommend that quantitative amounts of probiotics in a product should be expressed in colony forming units
January 19, 2017
As probiotics are quickly gaining popularity, the guidelines are designed to ensure probiotic manufacturers can consistently create high-quality products that consumers can be confident in.
Roka Bioscience, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company focused on providing advanced testing solutions for the detection of foodborne pathogens announced the appointment of Mary Duseau as President and CEO.
New facility will serve food, nutrition and health markets
January 18, 2017
This new site is strategically located in Canada, the world’s largest producer of peas, with around 30% of the total global production. Manitoba’s well-educated and professional workforce, strong logistic infrastructures and reliable, competitive and sustainable hydroelectric energy, make the province a very attractive environment for this new facility.
The Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Golden Globes and Tonys. Every winter and summer brings a crush of awards programs for movie and television stars, musicians, stage actors and others—all those who feed consumer demand for entertainment.
Joint approach by industry stakeholders to support new toxicological study on Potassium Sorbate and Sorbic Acid
January 17, 2017
Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, announced it has initiated and will lead a Regulatory Consortium formed of Sorbate industry stakeholders and producers.
Executive moves to further support growth initiatives
January 17, 2017
Amplify Snack Brands, Inc., a marketer and manufacturer of branded better-for-you snack food products, announced it has strengthened the company’s executive leadership team by appointing Mike DeGrace as Senior Vice President of Sales North America.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2017
January 12, 2017
The company’s current product portfolio includes specialty bread, cake, doughnut, muffin, brownie and cookie mixes as well as blends and mixes for crackers and biscuits.