The upcoming ban on trans-fats has sent many processors scrambling to fill the functional shoes while bettering the health profile of their products that previously were cooked in or contained the partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) that are the main source of the offending fat form.

At its first ginger symposium on July 18, 2017, Fiji’s Ministry of Agriculture confirmed a $FJ1 million budget to support the Fijian ginger industry. The funds are being used for land preparation, seed and organic farming for the 2018 crop.

George Zoghbi, currently chief operating officer of the US business, will transition to a strategic advisor role.

The Impossible Burger uses about 75% less water, generates about 87% fewer greenhouse gases and requires around 95% less land than conventional ground beef from cows.

Schwan's used its home-field advantage to transform the field into 100 yards of unforgettable dining experiences inspired by Minnesota food and culture, celebrating the company's Minnesota heritage, leadership in the state's business community and role in helping shape American food culture for the past 65 years.

ColinKurtis Advertising recently welcomed Kevin Miller and Brian MacLaren to its marketing team. Kevin Miller will lead many of the agency’s key food industry accounts as Account Director. Brian MacLaren will help lead the creative team as Assistant Creative Director.

The structure will serve as the lynchpin completing the company’s a five-year, $125.5 million overall investment in Kemin Des Moines facilities

Founded in 1948, Bob Evans is a producer and distributor of refrigerated potato, pasta and vegetable-based side dishes, pork sausage, and a variety of refrigerated and frozen convenience food items.

Ingredion Incorporated, a global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries and a FORTUNE 500 company, announced that its board of directors has unanimously selected James P. (Jim) Zallie as the company's president and CEO effective January 1, 2018. Ilene Gordon, current CEO, president and chairman, will serve as the company's executive chairman of the board, a position she will hold until her retirement in July 2018. Zallie will also immediately join Ingredion's board of directors.

The Kroger Co.'s Culinary Development team announced a new restaurant concept, Kitchen 1883, which offers a fresh take on new American comfort food.