SlimFast is a weight management and health & wellness brand family distributed primarily in the food, drug, mass and club channels
October 11, 2018
In 2017, SlimFast delivered $212 million net sales, adjusted EBITDA (before non-recurring costs) of $24 million and, after non-recurring supply chain transition costs, a net loss before tax of $12 million. The gross assets of SlimFast at its 2017 financial year end were $136 million. Glanbia plans to operate SlimFast within its Performance Nutrition segment.
Scientists recognized for outstanding contributions
October 11, 2018
The medal is named in honor of the 18th century French chemist, Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, who is considered the father of modern chemistry and served as mentor to DuPont’s founder, Eleuthère Irénée du Pont.
Cargill Veteran Mary Thompson to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer
October 2, 2018
"Mary's appointment ushers in an exciting time for Bonduelle Fresh Americas. Her experience leading multi-billion dollar agribusinesses in North America and Europe make her an ideal leader for this business unit," said Daniel Vielfaure, Bonduelle Group Deputy CEO. "We believe the global perspective and holistic approach she brings to the business will help drive Bonduelle Fresh Americas to greater growth and profitability in support of Bonduelle's long-term ambition."
Retailers rely on innovative store brands to beat competition
September 28, 2018
This trend is most evident in PLMA’s 2018 Salute to Excellence Awards program, where more than 500 new store brands food and nonfood products were evaluated by panels of industry professionals and consumers. Judges selected 53 products, 38 food and 15 nonfood items, for Salute to Excellence Awards.
The center will be fully equipped to handle new product development and ingredient application assistance in all areas within the food and nutrition industry
September 27, 2018
The Brenntag North America Food & Nutrition Application & Development Center in Allentown, Pa., has officially opened. Through this center, further support will be provided to customers in the United States and Canada who face food and nutrition formulation challenges with technical solutions and inventive ideas.
HORN has been selected as ISC Gums’ specialty distributor in the Western US effective immediately
September 24, 2018
Quality is an essential product feature with certifications available for organic, non-GMO, kosher and halal. ISC Gums products meet industry standards for clean-label, all-natural ingredients.