MARIN, CALIF. — PlantBaby, Kauai, Hawaii, has closed its series seed equity financing round, led by B2 partners, to expand distribution and continue its R&D efforts in the plant-based milk categories and beyond. Other investors included Big Idea Ventures, Everywhere Ventures,…
OAK BROOK, ILL. — TreeHouse Foods Inc. unveiled a broad plan to boost profitability in reporting 2024 fourth-quarter and fiscal year earnings that fell short of Wall Street’s consensus forecast. And in an update, the private label food manufacturer said its…
KANSAS CITY — Determined to continue to reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses, regulatory agencies such as the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have moved to strengthen oversight of food manufacturers, particularly…
Today’s food manufacturers face a unique challenge—how to meet growing consumer demand for simpler, cleaner labels while ensuring products remain safe and fresh throughout their shelf life. According to the International Food Information Council (IFIC), 63% of consumers are paying…
VEVEY, SWITZERLAND — Underperformance in frozen food and coffee creamer capacity constraints weighed on Nestle SA’s performance in North America during 2024. “… In North America, our growth was disappointing,” said Anna Manz, chief financial officer, during a Feb. 13…
WASHINGTON — The US Senate has confirmed Trump cabinet nominees Brooke Rollins as secretary of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). With the…
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…
THOMASVILLE, GA. — Flowers Foods Inc. stands “very well-prepared” amid a consumer migration away from traditional white and wheat loaf bread products, said A. Ryals McMullian, chairman and chief executive officer. “The center-store bread category as measured in tracked channels…
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…
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…
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