Platinum Equity CEO Tom Gores said that he expects strong collaboration with ConAgra Foods
June 13, 2016
ConAgra Foods, Inc. and Platinum Equity, a California-based private equity firm, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Platinum Equity to acquire ConAgra Foods’ JM Swank business, a national food ingredient sourcing and distribution company.
Company expects the category of cold coffee to double in the next three years
June 10, 2016
In addition to bringing handcrafted vanilla flavor to Cold Brew coffee, Starbucks will also debut a handcrafted Starbucks Doubleshot® on Ice espresso beverage and introduce Nitro Cold Brew in select cities.
Smooth-Frozen Ridgefield’s SideKicks and Cup Slushies offer schools more meal options
June 10, 2016
Country Pure Foods, a portion juice processor, recently announced the purchase of the assets of The Ridgefield’s Brand Corporation, which includes Smooth-Frozen Ridgefield’s SideKicks and Cup Slushies products. Ridgefield’s 100% fruit juice products, will allow Country Pure Foods to provide their school nutrition customers with more meal choices for students.
Salty And tart topped the charts at dairy products contest
June 9, 2016
The competition, which was sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine, showcased the creativity of milk and cultured dairy professionals; it is a popular part of IDFA’s annual Milk and Cultured Dairy Products Conference.
The new entity unites internationally recognized brands Godiva, McVitie’s, and Ulker
June 9, 2016
Yildiz Holding, CEEMEA’s largest food company, brought together its core biscuit, chocolate, and confectionery businesses Godiva Chocolatier, United Biscuits, Ulker and DeMet’s Candy Company, to form a new global company, “pladis.”
Michele Buck has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately
June 8, 2016
Buck brings more than 25 years of consumer packaged goods experience to this new executive role. She will continue to lead Hershey’s day-to-day North American operations and now will oversee Hershey’s operations in Central and South America.
The Hormel Foods 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report follows the Global Reporting Initiative G4 guidelines
June 7, 2016
As the company celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, Hormel Foods Corporation announced the launch of its 10th annual corporate responsibility report.
ADM, GLG partner to bring low-calorie stevia, monk fruit sweeteners to customers worldwide
June 6, 2016
Archer Daniels Midland Company and GLG Life Tech Corporation announced a new partnership to manufacture, market, sell and distribute low-calorie stevia and monk fruit sweeteners to customers around the globe.