The latest major economic development from Mars supports a Research and Development (R&D) Innovation Studio—including a new test kitchen and packaging lab—along with manufacturing efficiencies and advancements in food safety at the Hackettstown manufacturing factory.

At the onset of the business,Bill Dickinson and his small team were focused on ingredient trading, offering buy and resell services along with inventory management expertise.

Golden State Foods (GSF), a diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, announced the promotion of Mariana Manole to senior vice president, global food safety, quality, and regulatory affairs (FSQR), as well as the appointment of Steve Ross as senior vice president, operations, liquid products of North America (LPNA).

Citing five anonymous sources familiar with the situation, the AP said the DEA’s proposal still requires review by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as well as a public comment period.

In this role, O'Mara will have responsibility for identifying and scaling new organic growth platforms and acquisitions. The work will span strategy, product innovation, commercialization, synergy capture, and in-market execution.

AIDP, Inc. announced the promotions of several key personnel and the realignment of its management team to bring focus and attention to its broad portfolio and prepare for future growth. 

Mars recently unveiled its innovative open-source action plan—the Mars Net Zero Roadmap—to accelerate action toward achieving Net Zero emissions, which includes a new target to cut carbon in half by 2030 across its full value chain.

Javid brings more than three decades of experience in the food and beverage industry to his new role at Atlas. 

At NRA, Cuisine Solutions will feature an ever-changing menu, with options ranging from breakfast offerings like the company’s industry-shifting Sous Vide Egg Bites, as well as Chia Pudding Parfait with Berry Coulis and Fresh Berries, produced by the company’s chefs in Thailand. 

Prior to joining IDQ, Friedrich spent more than 20 years at Cargill where she held roles in research; development; innovation of proteins, snacks, beverages, confectionary and bread products; ingredient chemistry; nutrition; and food safety research.