56% of US adults seek information and transparency on food and beverage labels
July 21, 2016
Unlike a book, you can judge a food product by its cover. In fact, more than half of American adults (56%) actively seek out nutritional information and guidelines on food labels, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report, Nutritional Labeling and Clean Labels in the US: Future of Food Retailing.
Packaged Facts estimates the US retail market for natural and organic foods and beverages will reach $87 billion in 2019, up from barely $53 billion in 2014
July 20, 2016
The company's recent agreement to acquire WhiteWave Foods, known for popular brands Horizon Organic Milk and Silk, positions Danone to become a leader in a lucrative—and still growing—natural and organic food and beverage industry.
California Oils Corporation, also known as CalOils, had last year revenues of approximately SEK 1,350 million
July 20, 2016
AAK has acquired a West Coast based vegetable oils company California Oils Corporation from Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan. California Oils Corporation, also known as CalOils, had last year revenues of approximately SEK 1,350 million and a volume of approximately 110,000 MT, with 65 employees.
The company is planning to pump more than $1.6 million into renovations to its Maplehurst Bakeries LLC facility in Brownsburg, Indiana
July 19, 2016
Canada-based Weston Foods has picked Hendricks County for its new US headquarters. The company is planning to pump more than $1.6 million into renovations to its Maplehurst Bakeries LLC facility in Brownsburg, Ind., creating a centralized location for its US leadership team.
Lawler Foods will be part of the same premium dessert platform as The Original Cakerie, which Gryphon acquired in December 2015
July 19, 2016
Based near Houston, Texas, Lawler Foods is a family-owned business that has steadily grown over its 40-year history by producing the highest quality cheesecakes and other desserts for retail and foodservice customers.
Theresa Cogswell brings decades of experience to new role
July 15, 2016
Staying fresh is important in the bakery industry - and that's one reason why Corbion, with more than 100 years of dedicated service to bakers, continues to focus on research and development, working with customers to push the boundaries of innovation.
ConAgra Foods files form 10 registration statement for planned spin-off, announces key Lamb Weston leadership positions
July 14, 2016
The filing provides detailed information on Lamb Weston’s strategy, business and historical financial results and will be updated with additional information in subsequent amendments as part of the SEC review process.
Blue Diamond Growers was presented with the Innovation Award at this year's International Dried Fruit and Nut Council Congress
July 13, 2016
Blue Diamond Growers was presented with the Innovation Award at this year's International Dried Fruit and Nut Council Congress, which recognizes new ideas and innovative approaches within the industry.
The new packaging underscores Vermont Nut Free Chocolates’ promise to provide peace of mind to those with nut allergies
July 11, 2016
Launching later this summer, the new packaging will debut on the company’s products including the Mini Chocolate Bars, Chocolate Drops, Bags of Animals, Trail Mix, Chocolate Covered Mini-Twists and Skippers®.