Month February 2024

Elmhurst debuts first food product

ELMA, NY. — Elmhurst 1925 is expanding its portfolio beyond plant-based dairy beverages with the launch of Elmhurst Sour Cream. Elmhurst developed the food product for consumers seeking a dairy-free sour cream alternative using oat milk, hemp protein and the…

Corbion customers slow down on destocking

AMSTERDAM — The negative impacts of customers destocking and rising input costs are easing for Corbion NV, said Olivier Rigaud, chief executive officer, in a Jan. 31 capital markets update in Amsterdam. “One of the positives we see is that…

Seeking the sweet life: Tools for blood sugar control

If the last three years have taught us anything, it’s that health should always be our top priority. As we emerge in this new post-pandemic world, consumers have become hyper-aware of how diet and lifestyle can affect every aspect of…

Trek One Capital acquires Alter Eco Foods

HOUSTON — Trek One Capital has acquired Alter Eco Foods. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Alter Eco is a manufacturer of such snacks as organic dark chocolate bars, truffles, granola and quinoa. The company focuses its products on the…

Soybean prices drop on exports, Brazil, China

Home » Soybean prices drop on exports, Brazil, China Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for February 1 Wheat complex futures posted mixed closes Thursday with Minneapolis and  front-end Chicago soft red winter contracts advanced in technical buying and short-covering moves.…

Key regulatory trends shaping 2024

BIGFORK, MONT. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is likely to pay more attention to chemical risks, allergen thresholds and enforcement of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in 2024. The forecast for this year’s major regulatory trends comes…

Novonesis emerges from Chr. Hansen-Novozymes merger

LYNGBY, DENMARK – Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have completed their merger, creating a company called Novonesis that has 10,000 employees, a global network of research and development and application centers and activity in 30 industries. Annual revenue will be about…

Slideshow: New products from Justin’s, Dunkin’ and Hi Chew

KANSAS CITY — New products that are making their way to shelves are sweet and indulgent. Better-for-you candy company Justin’s expanded its line of candy alternatives with the introduction of chocolate candy pieces, which are available in dark chocolate peanut…

Cargill’s edible oils comply with WHO standards

MINNEAPOLIS — Cargill’s fats and oils now comply with the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum tolerance level for industrially produced trans-fatty acids in fats and oils, according to the company. The company’s entire oils portfolio meets the WHO’s standards on iTFAs,…

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