Month February 2025

Initiative to grow Kernza grain under solar panels

WASHINGTON — American Farmland Trust and Sol Systems are working together on a new initiative that integrates solar energy production with sustainable agriculture. The initiative will focus on Kernza, a perennial grain developed from intermediate wheatgrass that may be used…

What comes after upcycling … or is it before?

KANSAS CITY — Upcycling is becoming more common in food and beverage product development. It’s about creating a circular economy where otherwise discarded food products are turned into products of value, often food ingredients, but sometimes compounds that go into…

Ingredion cautious after strong ’24 growth

WESTCHESTER, ILL. — Capped by strong fourth-quarter results, Ingredion Inc. posted double-digit gains in 2024 earnings despite a drop in revenues, associated with lower raw material costs. Cautious guidance issued by the company for 2025 results drew the attention of investment…

Consumers shifting away from traditional dayparts

FOSTER CITY, CALIF. — Alterations to traditional dayparts will be a key trend shaping the food and beverage industry this year, according to Mattson. The findings come from the food and beverage insights company’s 2025 Macro Movements trends report, which…

Mars appoints new VP of marketing

MCLEAN, VA. — Mars, Inc. has named David Jacobs vice president of marketing for Mars Food & Nutrition North America. In his new role, Jacobs will oversee strategies to drive penetration and accelerate growth across the rice and ready meal…

CEO says WK Kellogg ‘executing our plan”

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. —WK Kellogg Co expects to continue “delivering against our financial goals” after completing its first full fiscal year as a stand-alone company, said Gary Pilnick, chairman and chief executive officer. The North American cereal company saw adjusted…

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