IFF appoints Gregory Yep to EVP, Chief Global Scientific & Sustainability Officer
June 16, 2016
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., an innovator of sensory experiences that move the world, has appointed Dr. Gregory Yep to the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Global Scientific & Sustainability Officer, effective June 20th, 2016.
The semi-finalists were matched up with food industry mentors to help guide them through the remainder of the competition
June 15, 2016
The Food Innovation Challenge announced the ten semi-finalists for the 2016 competition at a welcome reception at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. The semi-finalists were also matched up with food industry mentors to help guide them through the remainder of the competition.
The move includes includes brands such as Fleischmann’s, Blue Bonnet and Parkay
June 15, 2016
ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced today as of June 2, the company has discontinued the use of Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs) in the manufacturing of all spreads in the company’s portfolio. This includes Fleischmann’s®, Blue Bonnet® and Parkay®.
More multinational food companies have committed to label products that contain GMOs
June 15, 2016
Top food corporations have been persuaded since January 2014 by Green America's GMO Inside campaign and its supporters to remove genetically engineered (GE) ingredients from their products, and offer organic options and products made without genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
The 200,000 square foot facility, formerly operated by Tyson Foods, is in close proximity to OSI’s existing Chicago facility
June 14, 2016
The 200,000 square foot facility, formerly operated by Tyson Foods, is in close proximity to OSI’s existing Chicago facility and will provide the infrastructure to support continued business growth.
Jared Case will lead culinary support at the St. Louis Innovation Center, managing its kitchen and creating recipes that showcase Deli Star’s products
June 13, 2016
Deli Star Corporation announced the appointment of Jared Case to be the company’s Executive Chef. Case has consulted with Deli Star since 2009, and will serve as a driving force in product development and custom menu creation with Deli Star key customer partners.
Platinum Equity CEO Tom Gores said that he expects strong collaboration with ConAgra Foods
June 13, 2016
ConAgra Foods, Inc. and Platinum Equity, a California-based private equity firm, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Platinum Equity to acquire ConAgra Foods’ JM Swank business, a national food ingredient sourcing and distribution company.
Company expects the category of cold coffee to double in the next three years
June 10, 2016
In addition to bringing handcrafted vanilla flavor to Cold Brew coffee, Starbucks will also debut a handcrafted Starbucks Doubleshot® on Ice espresso beverage and introduce Nitro Cold Brew in select cities.
Smooth-Frozen Ridgefield’s SideKicks and Cup Slushies offer schools more meal options
June 10, 2016
Country Pure Foods, a portion juice processor, recently announced the purchase of the assets of The Ridgefield’s Brand Corporation, which includes Smooth-Frozen Ridgefield’s SideKicks and Cup Slushies products. Ridgefield’s 100% fruit juice products, will allow Country Pure Foods to provide their school nutrition customers with more meal choices for students.