Category food

Soom Foods sunsets online store

PHILADELPHIA  — Amy Zitelman, co-founder and chief executive officer of Soom Foods, was faced with the decision to shut down her company’s online store in 2023. Ultimately, she did so at the end of the year. Soom Foods, a maker of…

Gut friendly cracker maker seeks dietary inclusiveness

LOS ANGELES — Alex Duong’s goal was to formulate a healthier snack for consumers facing dietary restrictions, which resulted in Fair and Square Crackers. “We’re trying to be an inclusive snack brand,” Duong said. “The idea is to make snacks that…

Paro introduces easy-to-cook pantry staples

NEW YORK — Paro, a South Asian comfort food brand, introduced three product offerings, designed to be a simple meal solution for at-home cooking. The line of pantry staples and meal starters, which initially launched in February 2023, are inspired…

Perfect Day raises $90 million in pre-series E financing round

BERKELEY, CALIF.  — Animal-free dairy protein maker Perfect Day, formerly known as Muufri, has raised $90 million in a pre-series E financing round. The funding round was led by internal investors. In the wake of the funding announcement, co-founders Ryan Pandya…

Ruiz Foods promotes new president, CEO

FRISCO, TEXAS — Ruiz Food Products, Inc. has promoted Kimberly Carroll to president and chief executive officer as well as a new member of the board of directors, effective Jan. 21. Current CEO Dan Antonelli will remain with the company…

Soy complex, corn futures lower on rains in Brazil

Home » Soy complex, corn futures lower on rains in Brazil Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for January 5 Soy complex and corn futures closed lower Friday and sharply lower for the week as beneficial rains fell in the dry…

Rich’s, Hometown launch Funfetti cheesecake single slices

BUFFALO, NY. — Rich Products has partnered with Hometown Food Co., which manufactures shelf-stable Pillsbury baking products for US consumers, to jointly unveil their new Funfetti Cheesecake Single Slices. According to Rich’s, the 3.25-oz cheesecake slices are made of a…

Egg industry remains wary of HPAI’s impact in 2024

KANSAS CITY — The recent upsurge in the number of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and the increasing number of hens euthanized has been concerning, but the impact on egg product prices remains muted compared with the impact…

en_USEnglish