Category food

Brands tapping into upcycled vegetables, inclusive snacking

KANSAS CITY — Entrepreneurs in the snacking space are targeting upcycling and inclusivity to differentiate. Five finalists from SNAC International’s SNAC Tank Pitch Competition joined Food Entrepreneur’s Food Entrepreneur Experience webinar on April 24 and highlighted their brands and entrepreneurship journeys.…

Walmart launches new private label line

BENTONVILLE, ARK. – Walmart Inc. has introduced Bettergoods, a line of approximately 300 private label products in such formats as frozen food, dairy, snacks, beverages, pasta, soups, coffee, chocolate and more. Bettergoods products are focused on three applications, according to…

China-based ingredients supplier hiring US sales managers

BASEL, SWITZERLAND — BGG, an ingredients supplier based in China, has established a global headquarters in Basel, which will operate as BGG World, and is hiring sales managers in Europe and the United States. “As we internationalize our organizational structure…

Nature’s Premium unveils frozen dessert line

SEBRING, FLA. — CitraPac is adding a new line of frozen dessert products under its Nature’s Premium label. The company’s Dessert Pearls feature a yogurt pearl base mixed with various texture and flavor ingredients, such as shortbread cookie crumbles in…

Joshua Wright joins artisanal buckwheat snack maker

WINSLOW, MAINE — Better With Buckwheat, an artisanal buckwheat snack maker, has named Joshua Wright as its director of operations. Wright joined the company in December 2023 and played a pivotal role in the company’s recovery after a flood that hit…

Corbion’s volume/mix increases behind food segment

AMSTERDAM — Corbion NV’s volume/mix increased 1.7% in the first quarter behind momentum within its food segment. Companywide, sales decreased 4.3% to €344.3 million ($367.9 million) from €359.6 million. The organic sales decrease was 3.4%. Adjusted EBITDA declined 2.5% to…

Report: General Mills considering sale of yogurt business

MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills, Inc. is exploring the sale of its North America yogurt business in a deal that could bring the Minneapolis-based maker of Yoplait yogurt more than $2 billion, according to Reuters. Citing sources familiar with the situation,…

Wheat closes week extending rally

Home » Wheat closes week extending rally Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for April 26 Dry weather concerns sent wheat futures higher Friday, some contracts posting the largest weekly gains since Russia first attacked Ukraine in February 2022. South American…

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