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PLMA announces retailer and wholesaler winners for its 2015 Salute to Excellence Awards

November 11, 2015

Outstanding store brands products can now be found everywhere across the country and just about anywhere across the retailing spectrum – a reality that is clearly underscored by the winners of PLMA’s Salute to Excellence award for 2015.

Land O'Lakes Promotes Beth Ford

Ford will retain her previous responsibilities for Supply Chain and Operations, Information Technology and Research and Development

November 10, 2015

In addition, she will retain her previous responsibilities for Supply Chain and Operations, Information Technology and Research and Development across the entire Land O'Lakes, Inc. enterprise.

Boar's Head Hummus Earns Non-GMO Project Verification

The Non-GMO Project is North America's independent verification for products made according to best practices for GMO avoidance

November 10, 2015

The Non-GMO Project Verification Seal will be displayed on Boar's Head Hummus packaging and serves to reinforce the steadfast commitment to higher standards that Boar's Head has upheld for 110 years.

popchips Names David Ritterbush CEO

Veteran CPG executive brings track record of driving growth opportunities

November 9, 2015

popchips previous CEO, Paul Davis, will expand his role on the board of directors, joining Founder Keith Belling as Co-Chairman.

Bevolution Group Acquires Tropics Mixology

The Tropics® product portfolio includes frozen and shelf-stable cocktail and smoothie mixes

November 9, 2015

Bevolution Group announced its acquisition of Tropics® Mixology, which has become a well-known player in the premium cocktail mix and smoothie category.

Cargill to Modernize North American Cocoa, Chocolate Business

In early 2016, Cargill will take steps to improve and expand its chocolate, compound and chocolate liquor production

November 5, 2015

In early 2016, Cargill will continue to take steps to improve and expand its chocolate, compound and chocolate liquor production offerings and services for North American food and beverage companies.

ConAgra Foods to Sell Private Label Operations to TreeHouse Foods

Under the terms of the agreement, ConAgra Foods will divest the vast majority of its private label operations, which are classified as discontinued operations

November 3, 2015

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for approximately $2.7 billion in cash, excluding transaction-related expenses.

Bunge, Solazyme Expand Joint Venture

Global teams to jointly commercialize algae oils and ingredients for sustainable, healthier foods

November 3, 2015

Manufacturing will take place in the JV’s world-class fully operational facility in São Paulo state, Brazil, site of the largest aerobic fermentation vessels in the world.

Swander Pace Capital Acquires Voortman Cookies

Based out of Burlington, Ontario, Voortman Cookies products are sold in retailers throughout the world

November 3, 2015

Based out of Burlington, Ontario, Voortman Cookies products are sold in retailers throughout the world.

Wixon Adds Renee Santy, Food Scientist

Santy is responsible for the creation of private label customers’ requested new products

November 2, 2015

Renee Santy has joined Wixon, a manufacturer of seasonings, flavors and technologies for the food and beverage industry, as Food Scientist in the company’s Consumer Products Lab.