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Corbion ahead on restructuring but open to dialogue

SAN FRANCISCO – With a large investor calling for Corbion NV to explore strategic alternatives, the company is committed to moving forward on a far-reaching restructuring program. While Amsterdam-based Corbion first announced the restructuring plan in October, launching it in…

‘Stressed consumer’ cutting General Mills outlook

MINNEAPOLIS — Top management of General Mills, Inc. voiced guarded optimism in September about prospects for a rebound in unit volume sales in the final months of 2023 following a period of weakness attributed to rising prices. In the company’s…

Soybeans rise early, drop late on Brazilian forecasts

Home » Soybeans rise early, drop late on Brazilian forecasts Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for December 19 Soybean futures touched a one-week high early in Tuesday’s session, extending Monday’s gains, before dropping and closing lower on rainy Brazilian forecasts.…

FDA finds source of lead contamination in applesauce pouches

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified the source of lead contamination in applesauce pouches manufactured by Austrofood, Sangolquí, Ecuador – Negasmart SA, Quito, Ecuador, the supplier of cinnamon to Austrofood. The FDA said Dec. 18 samples…

FFP granted patent for VegStable Plus system

LAKE MARY, FLA.  — Florida Food Products, LLC has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its rice bran extract under its VegStable Plus brand. The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued US…

Flavors to watch in 2024

CHICAGO — It’s that time of year when flavor houses forecast what will trend in the months to come. The predictions are based on customer requests and internal innovation. McCormick & Co., Hunt Valley, Md., for example, identified tamarind as…

General Mills introduces Cheerios Veggie Blends

MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills, Inc. has introduced Cheerios Veggie Blends, a cereal formulated with fruit puree and vegetable powder and featuring ¼ cup of fruit and vegetables per serving. The cereal combines spinach, carrot and sweet potato with whole grain…

Slideshow: Deck the halls with seasonal innovations

KANSAS CITY — When the Christmas holiday rolls around every year, food manufacturers and foodservice operators update their offerings in a holiday-inspired flurry, and 2023 has been no different. This year, holiday spending is expected to reach record levels between…

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