Geoffrey W. Smithers, A. Kent Keller, and Andrew M. Novakovic join ADPI Center of Excellence
July 22, 2016
The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) welcomed three additional industry professionals to the ADPI Center of Excellence. Joining this group of resource specialists are A. Kent Keller, Andrew M. Novakovic, and Geoffrey W. Smithers.
Acclaimed innovation awards showcases the breadth of quality foods made in central California
July 22, 2016
This year’s products range from freeze-dried organic fruits and craft beers made with locally grown ingredients to infused olive oils, craft chocolate, gourmet nuts and nut butters, healthy snacks and everything in between, even all natural dog treats, which showcase the diversity of quality foods and beverages made in Central California.
Leadership plans to strengthen Campbell’s business through four strategic imperatives
July 21, 2016
Campbell Soup Company outlined its strategies to unlock its purpose, potential and performance. Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Denise Morrison, executives detailed plans to strengthen Campbell’s business through four strategic imperatives.
56% of US adults seek information and transparency on food and beverage labels
July 21, 2016
Unlike a book, you can judge a food product by its cover. In fact, more than half of American adults (56%) actively seek out nutritional information and guidelines on food labels, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report, Nutritional Labeling and Clean Labels in the US: Future of Food Retailing.
Packaged Facts estimates the US retail market for natural and organic foods and beverages will reach $87 billion in 2019, up from barely $53 billion in 2014
July 20, 2016
The company's recent agreement to acquire WhiteWave Foods, known for popular brands Horizon Organic Milk and Silk, positions Danone to become a leader in a lucrative—and still growing—natural and organic food and beverage industry.
California Oils Corporation, also known as CalOils, had last year revenues of approximately SEK 1,350 million
July 20, 2016
AAK has acquired a West Coast based vegetable oils company California Oils Corporation from Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan. California Oils Corporation, also known as CalOils, had last year revenues of approximately SEK 1,350 million and a volume of approximately 110,000 MT, with 65 employees.
The company is planning to pump more than $1.6 million into renovations to its Maplehurst Bakeries LLC facility in Brownsburg, Indiana
July 19, 2016
Canada-based Weston Foods has picked Hendricks County for its new US headquarters. The company is planning to pump more than $1.6 million into renovations to its Maplehurst Bakeries LLC facility in Brownsburg, Ind., creating a centralized location for its US leadership team.
Lawler Foods will be part of the same premium dessert platform as The Original Cakerie, which Gryphon acquired in December 2015
July 19, 2016
Based near Houston, Texas, Lawler Foods is a family-owned business that has steadily grown over its 40-year history by producing the highest quality cheesecakes and other desserts for retail and foodservice customers.
Theresa Cogswell brings decades of experience to new role
July 15, 2016
Staying fresh is important in the bakery industry - and that's one reason why Corbion, with more than 100 years of dedicated service to bakers, continues to focus on research and development, working with customers to push the boundaries of innovation.