Sustainable food systems company commits to net-zero emissions across its supply chain by leveraging plans for pilot plant
April 27, 2020
Aleph Farms, Ltd., announced its new sustainability strategy: to eliminate emissions associated with its meat production by 2025 and reach the same net-zero emissions across its entire supply chain by 2030.
Wixon announced two new hires for its industrial ingredients division—Rob Kerfin for a newly created position of business development manager and Lori Paslaski, for a sales position focusing on Midwestern states. Both positions will report to Terry Yakes, the division’s director of sales.
General Mills and its Foundation enable 5.5 billion meals, commit to advancing regenerative agriculture
April 21, 2020
General Mills released its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, highlighting progress made on the company’s long-term global commitments. The annual update, which marks 50 years of reporting for the company, outlines significant progress against and investments in four priority areas: Food, Planet, People and Community.
The round was led by DSM Venturing BV, the venture capital arm of DSM
April 20, 2020
The company will increase its capability to perform turnkey direct to consumer fulfillment with investments in new hardware and an ERP system to help support growth.
Daniel Warzinski to take on role as sales account manager
April 20, 2020
AIDP, Inc. announced the addition of Daniel Warzinski as a sales account manager for the northeast. Warzinski previously held various industry positions for the past 10 years and has expertise in both selling to the dietary supplement and sports nutrition markets.
Focus on a restaurant mindset sets the stage for continued growth at the nation’s fifth-largest pizza chain
April 14, 2020
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (CASY), today announced restaurant industry veteran Michelle Wickham will join the company as vice president, food service.
Specialty Food Association pivots to help members through COVID-19
April 13, 2020
The Specialty Food Association's (SFA) 66th annual Summer Fancy Food Show scheduled for June 28-30 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York will not take place as planned due to events outside SFA's control - notably the national and global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including travel restrictions, and the Javits Center's critical service in fighting the pandemic that impacts the facility's availability.
Company purchases 175,000-sq-ft facility in Effingham, Ill.
April 10, 2020
Continental Mills, Inc., the maker of premium baking, breakfast and snack brands, including the beloved Krusteaz speed-scratch mixes and others, purchased a 175,000 square foot facility in Effingham, Ill., located adjacent to its existing manufacturing facility in Effingham.
Grecian Delight is a leading manufacturer and marketer of Greek and Mediterranean inspired cuisine
April 9, 2020
Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced that Kronos Foods, one of e2p’s portfolio companies, has reached an agreement to merge with Grecian Delight Foods, Inc., a Parthenis family business. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.