To kick off Climate Week, ADM and CDP will be co-hosting an online panel discussion, Nourishing Resilience: ESG as a Tool for Sustainable Food and Ag Growth, on Monday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. EST.
Innovative product lineup designed to take advantage of the takeout and delivery boom and diners’ focus on safety
September 17, 2020
US Foods Holding Corp. launched Fall Scoop 2020, titled “On Point With Off-Premise – Designed To Make It.” This special edition of Scoop features 14 products designed to address trends within off-premise dining such as labor-saving products perfect for DIY meal kits and products that will help ease diner safety and hygiene worries, including tamper-evident packaging and sanitation items.
A US affiliate of Groupe Lactalis will purchase the business for a reported $3.2 billion
September 16, 2020
The Kraft Heinz Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Natural, Grated, Cultured and Specialty cheese businesses to a US affiliate of Groupe Lactalis for a purchase price of $3.2 billion. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021, subject to regulatory review and approval.
Prepared Foods’ New Products Conference resumes Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. EST with the following speakers to showcase R&D and innovation strategies, functional foods and beverages, cell-based technology, consumer insights, regenerative agriculture, and more.
Hilo is an emerging and innovative player in the nutrition and wellness category
September 16, 2020
Highlander Partners, L.P., a middle market private equity firm based in Dallas, announced the acquisition of Hilo Nutrition, Inc. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Hilo is an emerging and innovative player in the nutrition and wellness category.
The lab will support long-term improvement of wheat quality, commitment to flour quality and consistency and ongoing exploration of innovation opportunities
September 15, 2020
In alignment with the company’s Core Value of Excellence, the new lab will strengthen its dedication in supporting and driving the long-term improvement of wheat quality, commitment to flour quality and consistency and ongoing exploration of innovation opportunities.
Athina Kanioura named executive vice president & chief strategy and transformation officer
September 15, 2020
PepsiCo, Inc. announced that Athina Kanioura has been appointed executive vice president and chief strategy and transformation officer. She will report to chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta.
The company will introduced new products under the Red Baron®, Freschetta®, Edwards® and Pagoda® brands
September 14, 2020
Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc. — a subsidiary of Schwan’s Company — will launch five new products under the Red Baron®, Freschetta®, Edwards® and Pagoda® brands by October 2020.
Berkshire Partners teams with Javier Vélez-Bautista to launch El Dorado Foods
September 11, 2020
Vélez-Bautista was most recently chief executive officer of Mission Foods, the leading producer of fresh and authentic tortillas and other Mexican food products.
Partnership with L.A. Libations yields company's initial new non-alcoholic beverage
September 10, 2020
Molson Coors Beverage Company unveiled a new slate of non-alcoholic products that it intends to roll this fall as part of the company’s efforts to expand beyond the beer aisle and reach more consumers seeking better-for-you beverages.