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Building a frozen dessert empire, from sorbet to fudge pops

SARASOTA, FLA. — Store-bought sorbet, as Nicole Cardone recalled it, was basically “really sweet… icy fruit juice,” a forgotten frozen dessert among “all the other options for craft ice cream” cropping up in supermarket freezer cases more than a decade ago. …

Emerging ingredients accelerating gluten-free innovation

KANSAS CITY — Formulators know to choose ingredients that provide the desired texture and flavor in gluten-free products. They also may consider ingredients consumers know about and view favorably. Consumers are familiar with oats and quinoa, both gluten-free grains, along…

Flowers Foods details ESG progress from 2022

THOMASVILLE, GA. — Flowers Foods, Inc. has reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 21% per tonne of product compared to its 2015 baseline, far exceeding its initial goal, according to the company’s 2022 corporate responsibility report. The GHG emissions progress…

Kim Kardashian’s private equity firm snags stake in Truff

LOS ANGELES — SKKY Partners, a private equity firm founded by Kim Kardashian and Jay Sammons, has agreed to acquire a “significant minority stake” in specialty condiment brand Truff. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in…

Golden West, Hershey roll out frozen fruit snacks

LOS ANGELES — Golden West Food Group has entered a licensing partnership with The Hershey Co. to create a new line of chocolate-covered fruit products. Aiming to capitalize on the mindful snacking trend, the product line combines frozen fruits and…

Unlocking commodity procurement mastery | Food Business News

Three building blocks that ensure simplicity and confidence in your company’s commodity purchases Commodity procurement professionals face constant challenges with respect to market conditions, price and the timing of their purchases. At the same time, decisions are always evaluated with…

CBD market remains in limbo

CHICAGO — Many food manufacturers want it. Retailers want it, and, so do many farmers. “It” is federal regulation of cannabidiol (CBD), which may be derived from the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa), a growing business for US farmers who previously…

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