From high atop New York City, the Specialty Food Association announced the winners of the prestigious 2017 sofi™ (specialty outstanding food innovation) Awards.

As part of its strategic focus on protein-packed brands, Tyson Foods, Inc. is exploring the sale of three non-protein businesses, the company reported today.

With a strong background in food industry strategic management, new Chief Executive Officer Lucas Hendrikse, formerly Senior Vice President Food Ingredients at DSM, will lead the next phase of Crisp Sensation’s development plans, driving global commercialization of the company’s innovative crispy coating technology.

The Hershey Company announced new commitments that will increase the visibility of nutrition information and portion options as part of their ongoing efforts to offer a broad range of delicious snacks and clear information.

With 13 years’ experience in the market, she has worked in various segments such as bakery and dairy products, beverages, child nutrition and functional foods.

Unilever announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sir Kensington’s, a New York-based condiment maker

Cascadian Farm has agreed to purchase an initial amount of the perennial grain which allows TLI to arrange with farmers to plant on commercial-scale fields versus the test sized plots currently being grown.

Tyson Foods announced that Dr. Scott Stillwell has been promoted to senior vice president, Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA).  

 In just nine months since its initial launch, Muuna has achieved widespread distribution throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. 

Rupari Food Services, a producer of branded and private label restaurant-quality barbequed meats, including Tony Roma's® and Butcher's Prime® retail brands, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement for the sale of substantially all of its assets to a wholly owned subsidiary of Carl Buddig and Company.