Peter Wilson to become president and chief executive officer
August 13, 2020
Buitoni Food Company appointed Peter B. Wilson, Jr. as its new president and CEO. Buitoni Foods was recently established by Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA, Inc. ("Nestlé"). Buitoni is an iconic brand and a national leader in the refrigerated pasta, sauces and cheese categories.
Catalina Snacks Inc., one of the fastest-growing companies in the keto-friendly cereal and snack food categories, announced that industry veteran Joel Warady has joined the company as president. Warady will lead the growth and expansion of Catalina Snacks as its low-sugar / keto-friendly products continue to capture category leadership positions throughout the US at major retailers.
Certification adds further criteria to ensure soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness, making it the highest standard for organic agriculture
August 12, 2020
The Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), a group of experts in farming, ranching, soil health, animal welfare, and fair trade, announced that the Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) certification standard for food, fiber, and personal care products has completed its pilot phase and is now open for general certification. Additionally, the ROA is thrilled to announce the availability of the first ROC products in the marketplace.
Flash-frozen beaded ice cream brand expands use of technology to more industries
August 12, 2020
Dippin' Dots, a flash-frozen beaded ice cream company, opened a new manufacturing facility focused on supporting the demand for Dippin' Dots Cryogenics, L.L.C., an arm of the company that lends the brand's patented technology and equipment for applications to industries beyond ice cream.
Kraft removes “dinner” from familiar blue box packaging
August 11, 2020
Kraft is replacing “dinner” with “breakfast” on its iconic blue box of macaroni & cheese because the company says it is acceptable to enjoy cheesy Kraft Mac & Cheese for breakfast, or any time of day.
Eric Fetty to assume role as vice president of operations
August 11, 2020
Om Mushroom Superfood, a producer of USA-grown, USDA Certified Organic, whole food functional mushroom powders, announced the hiring of Eric Fetty, a CPG operations and supply chain veteran, as the company's new vp of operations.
The acquisition will strengthen FFP's position in the clean label ingredients space by adding a beverage platform
August 10, 2020
Florida Food Products acquired Amelia Bay, LLC., a provider of fresh brewed tea extracts, coffee extracts and botanicals based out of Johns Creek, Ga. The acquisition will strengthen FFP's position in the clean label ingredients space by adding a beverage platform to its broad portfolio of natural products within the meat, savory, health and wellness markets.
The companies will develop Three Farm Daughters-branded food products such as flours, pastas and crackers that leverage the enhanced nutritional profiles of GoodWheat ingredients
August 10, 2020
Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.®, a leader in science-based approaches to enhancing the quality and nutritional value of crops and food ingredients, announced the execution of a term sheet to form a strategic business venture with Three Farm Daughters, LLLP, a majority female-owned North Dakota-based consumer food company, to develop and market food products using Arcadia's patented non-GMO GoodWheatTM technology.
Jennewein Biotech USA Corporation will help to better serve our US and North American customers
August 10, 2020
Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH, a science-based company for developing and producing human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and rare monosaccharides, announced that it has established its subsidiary in the USA.
New R&D facility is designed to develop differentiated products and conduct sensory and focus group tests
August 7, 2020
Located in Lenexa, Kan., the Hostess Innovation Lab employs around 20 researchers, product testers and bakers whose mission is to create new snack cakes that resonate with consumers and bring moments of joy to daily life.