Category food

Soybean futures move higher on technical buying

Home » Soybean futures move higher on technical buying Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for January 23 Technical buying and short covering on the heels of last week’s descent to multi-year lows boosted soybean futures on Tuesday. Wheat posted narrow,…

Putting a positive spin on ‘processed’

CHICAGO — The search for nutrient-dense foods to feed a growing global population is at full throttle. A consensus view holds that better use must be made of what grows on land and in water and taking better care of…

Tech, finance stocks help DJIA to fresh record high close

Home » Tech, finance stocks help DJIA to fresh record high close Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for January 22 Gains in shares of Microsoft and other technology behemoths, plus Goldman Sachs, pushed equity markets higher Monday, the Dow industrials…

Smucker discontinues Knott’s Berry Farm brand

ORRVILLE, OHIO — The J.M. Smucker Co. has discontinued its Knott’s Berry Farm portfolio. “The decision to discontinue Knott’s Berry Farm was in alignment with our strategy to continuously review our portfolio and prioritize support to the areas of the…

Sustainable nutrition innovation on the rise

LONDON — Food and beverages products that blend nutritional support and environmental benefits are trending. Market researcher GlobalData identified how manufacturers are tapping into the demand through a variety of formats, including plant-based offerings and alternative dairy proteins. “We are…

Private equity company acquires Saco Foods

MIDDLETON, WIS. — Fengate Private Equity, a division of Fengate Asset Management, has completed the acquisition of Saco Foods Holdings, LLC from Benford Capital Partners. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Middleton-based Saco Foods has a portfolio of shelf-stable…

Wheat, corn up at week’s end, but post weekly losses

Home » Wheat, corn up at week’s end, but post weekly losses Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for January 19  Wheat futures rose at the end of the week in technical buying supported by improved global export demand as seen…

Rabobank says baking industry in ‘better shape’

UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS — The baking industry is in “better shape” heading into 2024 than it was after 2022 due to lower commodities prices, restored margins and more knowledge about navigating a volatile environment, according to a new report from Rabobank.…

Equii bringing complete protein to the bread aisle and beyond

SAN RAMON, CALIF. — Formulating staple products like bread and other grain-based foods with complete, plant-based protein is at the heart of Equii’s strategy. The startup is seeking to differentiate by offering consumers healthy, balanced nutrition in a sustainable way,…

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