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Johnsonville seeks sausage segment growth with Salm acquisition

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WIS. — Johnsonville said it acquired its longstanding co-packer Salm Partners from Entrepreneurial Equity Partners on Jan. 3. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. A co-manufacturer of co-extruded food products, Salm produces fully cooked sausage and…

Challenges are complex for sustainably grown cocoa

The production of chocolate has long been linked to deforestation and myriad issues that come with impoverished regions where it’s grown, but many in the industry are working to improve conditions for farmers and their villages growing this important commodity…

The great milk alternative labeling debate continues

KANSAS CITY — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published draft recommendations in 2023 for the naming of plant-based foods that are marketed and sold as alternatives to milk. The draft guidance, “Labeling of plant-based milk alternatives and voluntary…

Brian Huff to lead Nissin Foods USA

GARDENA, CALIF.  — Instant ramen noodle manufacturer Nissin Foods USA has named Brian Huff as its president and chief executive officer. Huff succeeds retiring president and CEO Mike Price, who held the position since 2018. Huff will oversee the US division…

Thriving US dollar continues to weigh on wheat

Home » Thriving US dollar continues to weigh on wheat Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for January 3 The US dollar’s rise to a two-month high made export prospects for US commodities more expensive, and wheat futures were mostly lower…

Starbucks upgrading food menu with three new items

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. is adding three food products to its menu as part of its winter menu launch. The items include a chicken, maple butter and egg sandwich; potato, cheddar and chive Bakes; and a vanilla bean custard Danish.…

Brazilian rains, rising dollar weigh on futures

Home » Brazilian rains, rising dollar weigh on futures Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for January 2 A strengthening dollar helped pull most agricultural commodity futures lower Tuesday on the inaugural trading day of 2024. Traders monitoring Black Sea supply…

Mediterranean diet reigns supreme in rankings

WASHINGTON — The top spot in the annual diet rankings from U.S. News & World Report was not a surprise, but the rankings this year were different in that they included information on weight-loss drugs and social influencers. The Mediterranean…

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