Month February 2025

Consumers are paying attention to FDA’s Red No. 3 ban

CINCINNATI — A survey from 84.51°, a subsidiary of Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co., revealed 83% of respondents said they were aware of the US Food and Drug Administration’s ban on Red No. 3 synthetic dye in foods and beverages. The…

AI platform keeps track of ingredient regulations

SAN FRANCISCO — Turing Labs Inc., a technology startup founded in 2019 by Manmit Shrimali and Ajith Govind, has launched an enhanced version of its artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform. Turing Labs is an AI-powered platform that helps consumer packaged…

Solina expands US portfolio with Sokol acquisition

PARIS — Solina has expanded its US presence again with the acquisition of Sokol Custom Food Ingredients, Countryside, Ill. Sokol, which is Solina’s fourth US acquisition and is located near Solina’s Bolingbrook, Ill., site, supplies custom savory and sweet sauce…

MGP Ingredients names new president of ingredients unit

ATCHISON, KAN. — MGP Ingredients, Inc. has promoted Michael Buttshaw to president of the company’s Ingredient Solutions business unit. He most recently was vice president of sales for Ingredient Solutions. In his new role, Buttshaw will oversee the development of the…

Wixon appoints food scientist for protein division

ST. FRANCIS, WIS. — Wixon, Inc. has named Thomas Merz as a food scientist for its protein division. In his new role, Merz will contribute to new product development and innovation at Wixon, thus strengthening the company’s expertise in protein…

Panera Bread appoints new chief information officer

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread, a subsidiary of Panera Brands, has named Santhosh Kumar as chief information officer, effective Feb. 12. In his new role, Kumar will lead the technology organization of Panera Bread, where he will be responsible for…

Nature’s Path adds protein granola

VANCOUVER — Nature’s Path, an organic snack and food company, is adding a protein granola to its granola offerings. Love Crunch Granola is available in dark chocolate and almond butter protein granola and peanut butter protein granola. The granola offers…

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