Hormel Foods Corporation recently honored 26 suppliers with its prestigious Hormel No. 1 Award for their 2011 – 2015 performance. The honor is presented to the company’s top suppliers every five years.

Corazonas HEARTBARS provide a thoughtful mix of heart-healthy ingredients, while being NON-GMO, high in protein (up to 6g), low sodium and rich in fiber. Corazonas HEARTBAR Oatmeal Squares are the a combination of soft & chewy with simple, wholesome, non-gluten containing ingredients.

The Oak State acquisition will add one additional US manufacturing location, bringing the network to 24 facilities.

Probasco has a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in Biochemistry and has accumulated vital experience in all aspects of laboratory operations.

Kangaroo Brands, Inc., ("Kangaroo") named Salem Kashou as its second-generation president. Started by brothers John and George Kashou in 1979, Kangaroo has grown to be a leading manufacturer of specialty breads and ready-to-eat, handheld sandwiches.

Kettle Cuisine will be a coast to coast fresh soup producer, having two world class SQF Level 3 certified facilities.

Wal-Mart opened a 12,000-square-foot culinary and innovation center at its headquarters in June as a place where the nation's largest food retailer can work with major suppliers to come up with new food ideas, and develop ideas on its own to bolster its store-brand selection.

Chobani is adding Leland Maschmeyer in the new role of chief creative officer as the Greek yogurt maker tries to find new ways to tell its brand story.

IRI’s Chris DuBois will join industry leaders at the Prepared Foods R&D Applications Seminar and present a session titled “Understanding the Growth Behind Prepared and Specialty Foods.”

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. and Crisps Topco Limited and Subsidiaries announced that they have executed a definitive agreement under which Amplify will acquire Tyrrells, an international, market-leading and rapidly growing premium Better-For-You snack food business.