Month January 2024

Rowdy Energy shutting down | Food Business News

MOORESVILLE, NC. — Rowdy Energy, the energy drink manufacturer, is ceasing operations, said co-founder and race car driver Kyle Busch. He made the announcement in a post on the social media site X (formerly known as Twitter). “… Unfortunately, I’m…

John Frost joins Chobani | Food Business News

NEW BERLIN, NY. — Chobani has hired John Frost as its new chief customer officer. Frost comes to Chobani from PepsiCo, Inc., where he was most recently senior vice president and general manager of United States retail. Frost was with PepsiCo…

Crude bounces off Monday’s sharp declines

Home » Crude bounces off Monday’s sharp declines Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for January 8 US crude oil prices closed higher Tuesday, a day after Saudi Arabi lowered prices and sent Brent and WTI futures sharply lower. Support Tuesday came…

Florida Food Products names new CEO

LAKE MARY, FLA. — Florida Food Products has named Vince Macciocchi as its new chief executive officer. Macciocchi will oversee the company’s continued expansion and innovation, the company said. Before joining the company, Macciocchi was most recently president of ADM nutrition…

Krispy Kreme leading expansion of donut sale outlets worldwide

KANSAS CITY — The donut category, in various ways, keeps growing globally. The sweet treats are showing up in new countries, more retail outlets and increasingly at quick-service restaurants, including McDonald’s. Krispy Kreme, Inc., Charlotte, NC, is leading the charge.…

Golden State Foods promotes two team members

IRVINE, CALIF . — Golden State Foods has promoted Justin Vannoy to corporate senior vice president and president of liquid products North America. The company also has promoted Trisha McRoberts to corporate vice president and chief procurement officer. In his new…

Flavorchem identifies top-of-mind trends in 2024

DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — “Menu refreshes,” “plant powered,” and “her wellness” are among some of the top food and beverage trends for 2024, according to flavor and ingredient supplier Flavorchem. Food and beverage companies have been harnessing plant-based products in recent…

Slideshow: Serving up prepared foods innovations

KANSAS CITY — Consumer packaged goods companies are expanding their lines of prepared foods to provide consumers with convenient meal solutions. Several new options have entered the plant-based category, including Kraft NotMac&Cheese from The Kraft Heinz Co.’s joint venture with…

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