Month November 2023

Hometown, Lumistella debut holiday-themed cookie mixes

CHICAGO — Hometown Food Co., which owns the exclusive rights to Pillsbury’s shelf-stable baking products in the United States, is partnering with the Lumistella Co. to unveil limited-edition holiday-themed cookie mixes that combine Pillsbury’s Funfetti brand and Lumistella’s Elf on…

Keurig Dr Pepper makes changes to executive leadership team

BURLINGTON, MASS.  — Keurig Dr Pepper is preparing for a new phase of growth and has updated its executive leadership team.   Andrew Archambault has been promoted to president of United States refreshment beverages. Mr. Archambault, currently president of commercial and beverage concentrates,…

Mondelez sees strong demand despite inflation

CHICAGO – Strong growth in dollar and unit sales and improved profitability represent powerful validation of a focused strategy pursued in recent years by Mondelez International Inc., said Dirk Van de Put, chairman and chief executive officer. Mr. Van de…

7-Eleven supporting emerging food and beverage brands

IRVING, TEXAS — Dozens of emerging food and beverage brands were selected to attend 7-Eleven’s Brands with Heart showcase, now in its fifth year. The two-day event provides coaching, mentoring and education sessions, as well as an opportunity to present products…

Kerry launches manufacturing facility in Tanzania

TRALEE, IRELAND — Kerry Group PLC has opened a new manufacturing facility in the East African city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to support local food and beverage manufacturers. “Kerry believes in Africa, and this new facility builds on our…

Cup Noodles to launch paper cup packaging

GARDENA, CALIF. — Cup Noodles, a brand of Nissin Foods USA, will introduce a new paper cup design to replace its current polystyrene cup. The company considers the redesign a “historic change” as it’s now an on-the-go cup that is…

Mushroom extract prevents kombucha from fermenting

Non-alcoholic kombucha Rapidly growing in popularity, kombucha is a fermented beverage widely loved for its refreshing taste and health benefits. While consumers look for kombucha for its healthy probiotics, antioxidants, and vinegar content, they don’t want the alcohol that comes…

Sales soar for probiotic-containing soft drinks

LAS VEGAS — Consumers increasingly are turning to beverages for probiotic and prebiotic benefits. Sales in the United States of soft drinks containing prebiotics and probiotics increased 210% from April 2022 to April 2023, according to the market researcher SPINS.…

Chipotle testing automation | Food Business News

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is testing technology that will automate some of the operations in its restaurants. An automated digital makeline, recently installed at the company’s test kitchen and design lab, assembles burrito bowls, potentially offering increased…

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