he new plant will support MANE’s growth ambitions for the next 20 years, allowing the company to meet the rising demand for liquid flavors while ensuring a steady supply of high-quality products for the North American market.
"We deeply mourn the passing of R.W. – our family patriarch and one of the visionaries behind Kemin. He was beloved by our family, countless customers around the world, and thousands of Kemin employees whose lives he touched for more than six decades," said Dr. Chris Nelson, president and CEO of Kemin Industries and the eldest son of R.W.
Highlights from Spring 2025 Scoop include an authentic beef birria, a non-dairy butter and a Basque cheesecake, all products that are rapidly gaining traction on menus.
Mela is a provider of premium watermelon waters and participates in the rapidly growing plant-based functional hydration category while Calypso has ascended to the top of the lemonade category with its innovative line of flavored lemonades.
To introduce the foodservice industry to the power of Mattson AI capabilities, the company will be hosting an event at the Mattson Innovation Center in Chicago, called, “Meet The Chefs of Mattson Chef Insights AI.”
The addition of LesserEvil will further expand Hershey's snacking portfolio across its long-established confection brands like Hershey's, Reese's and Jolly Ranchers.
Conducted in partnership with Morning Consult, the study found that GLP-1 users are increasingly prioritizing high-protein, low-carb, and portion-controlled frozen foods, creating new opportunities for retailers and manufacturers to meet evolving consumer needs.
"There are critical ingredients and inputs that need to be imported due to scarce availability domestically. No amount of tariffs will bring these inputs back to the US."
In partnership with Knowde, the leading software platform for the chemical industry, the intelligent, AI-powered platform has already demonstrated remarkable impact with a 245% increase in leads and 135% growth in site visitors.