New brand, leadership and products reflect company's ongoing evolution toward R&D-based ingredient innovation
July 23, 2020
Bluegrass Ingredients' Agile Innovation™ Model offers a formalized approach to delivering a wide range of products and solutions for customers, including citrus powders, vegan and clean-label formulations and custom ingredients.
Angie Miller to assume new role as vice president of sales
July 23, 2020
Ardent Mills, a flour-milling and ingredient company, announced that Angie Miller has joined the company as vice president of sales. In this role, Miller will be part of the company’s senior leadership team and will lead sales strategies, create consistent value and continue to deliver exceptional customer experience.
Drink infused with nootropics and adaptogens acquired by private beverage group with sights set on international expansion
July 22, 2020
Beverage USA Holdings Inc. announced the acquisition of the assets of Nerd Beverage Corporation, a mental acuity drink company designed to disrupt the industry as it enhances focus, concentration, memory and energy with powerful nootropics and performance-boosting nutrients.
The Burger King® brand partnered with top scientists to develop and test a new diet for cows, which aims to reduce daily methane emissions
July 22, 2020
According to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, livestock is responsible for approximately 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Cows release methane, a greenhouse gas that traps the sun's heat and warms the planet, as a by-product of their digestion.
Funding will accelerate sweet protein platform development, commercialize consumer concepts, and establish partnerships with better-for-you CPG partners
July 21, 2020
Joywell Foods, a food technology company developing a sweet protein portfolio, announced the closing of a $6.9M Series A financing round. The round was led by Evolv Ventures, a venture fund backed by Kraft Heinz.
Bell Flavors and Fragrances announced the promotions of three team members, and hiring of seven new employees. Promotions include: Nicole Iwicki to senior sensory scientist, and Joann Molloy and Valerie Seaholm’s promotion to regulatory analyst.
Company to host webcast on Aug. 7 to discuss second quarter results, strategic priorities, and long-term targets
July 21, 2020
Flowers Foods, Inc., producer of Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Tastykake, and other bakery foods, announced organizational structure changes designed to increase focus on brand growth, product innovation, and improving cake business operations.
New report highlights the company’s sustainability goals and progress, with a renewed focus to help build a more sustainable food system
July 21, 2020
Ardent Mills, the premier flour and ingredient company, announced its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program and Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) CSR Report. The new program expands on the company’s sustainability initiatives and is part of its continued commitment to positively impact the environment and local communities.
Consumers are expected to show higher levels of interest in their immune health
July 21, 2020
Looking ahead to the years after the COVID-19 outbreak, consumers are expected to show higher levels of interest in their immune health. This could open doors for more products with a specific focus on immune health rather than those with multiple health messages of which immunity is simply one of many.