Colony Gums is a family-owned distributor headquartered in Monroe, N.C. The company has grown into a specialty ingredients supplier and blending services provider over several generations.

The sunset of Natural Products Expo East coincides with a positive and transformative development for the natural and organic products industry – the introduction of an entirely new event format next year that leverages a more tailored and intentional approach to connection and product discovery.

As part of their new partnership, D’Anne Hayman is joining the CCDI team as key partnerships lead. D’Anne’s years of experience as Global VP of Innovation and Nutrition at the Kellogg Company brings additional deep industry expertise and horsepower to drive CCDI into the future.

Upcycled Food Association (UFA), in partnership with Misfits Market, is hosting the Upcycled Alley at Natural Products Expo East from Sept. 21-23, 2023 in the Innovation Experience. 

The changes amongst the senior leadership team will progress key goals, which are integral to achieving the company's vision, across various focus areas, from strategic sourcing to food safety and quality as well as marketing strategies.

Ens brings more than 25 years of consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience to the company's operations and brands, and most recently served as CEO of HighKey, a maker of gluten-free and sugar-free cookies, crackers, wafers, and chocolates.

The deal will allow Heartisan to launch new, innovative products across cheese spreads and cheese curds.

Upon completion of the separation on Oct. 2, 2023, Kellogg Company will be renamed Kellanova, and will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "K", while WK Kellogg Co is expected to begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "KLG".

The 300,100sq-ft facility will serve as one of the largest industrial kitchens in the US, enabling Factor to provide more customers with healthy, premium, and convenient ready-to-eat meals right to their doorsteps.

CJ Foodville made its first overseas expansion and entered the US market in 2004 with its TOUS les JOURS bakery café brand, which currently has four storefronts in Georgia.