New product development increases 202% globally over the past five years
May 9, 2016
Superfoods are frequently marketed as the answer to consumers’ health woes and now new research from Mintel highlights the popularity of these nutrient packed foods. Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) reveals that between 2011 and 2015 there was a phenomenal 202% increase globally in the number of new food and drink products launched containing the terms “superfood,” “superfruit” or “supergrain.”
Two producers earned the grocer’s top “Supplier of the Year” award for outstanding all-around performance
April 28, 2016
Whole Foods Market has revealed the winners of its annual Supplier Awards, the company’s highest honor for producer partners that embody its mission and values. Out of thousands of Whole Foods Market suppliers nationwide, fewer than 70 have received one of these distinguished awards.
Kent Juliot will join the Ardent Mills team as Vice President of the Research, Quality and Technical Solutions
April 22, 2016
Ardent Mills, a flour-milling and ingredient company, announced that Kent Juliot will join the Ardent Mills team as Vice President of the Research, Quality and Technical Solutions and member of the senior leadership team.
Ingredient company names Richard Staack, Ph.D., MBA, as Vice President, Research & Commercial Development
April 19, 2016
Dr. Staack will join Prinova’s extensive innovation and product development team and be based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Carol Stream, IL.
RCA welcomes new incoming board members and officers
April 14, 2016
The Research Chefs Association (RCA) announced the results of its recent Board of Directors election for the 2016-2017 term which began immediately following the association’s 19th Annual Conference in Denver.
Joining current CEO Carrie Jones-Barber as fellow CEO is Serhat Unsal, former President of Dawn Foods International
April 4, 2016
To ensure continued global success, Dawn Food Products, Inc. announced the creation of a Co-CEO leadership model with each CEO having equal responsibility and authority. Joining current CEO Carrie Jones-Barber as fellow CEO is Serhat Unsal, former President of Dawn Foods International.
The acquisition will add Ingretec Ingredients into the portfolio of DairyChem’s holdings in the food manufacturing sector
March 31, 2016
The key focus of Ingretec is its cheese manufacturing operation that has excelled in creating flavors that have made their way into retail markets around the world.
Robert J. Gamgort will replace Brian Kelley, who will continue to support Keurig
March 29, 2016
Gamgort is currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Foods Inc., where he generated industry-leading shareholder returns by building a diversified portfolio of iconic consumer brands recognized for innovation.
Chef Timothy Baran joins the Land O’Frost organization
March 29, 2016
Land O’Frost, Inc. announced that it has appointed Chef Timothy Baran as its innovation chef to help bring new flavors and creative recipes to families across the country.