Category food

Anuga 2023 – On the cutting edge of innovation

CHICAGO — The international food and beverage industry convened at Anuga in Cologne, Germany, Oct. 7-11. The Anuga Taste Innovation Show is the main stage for the top new products exhibited at Anuga. It is considered to be a trend…

Golden Malted Waffles hires new CEO

GLEN MILLS, PA. — Golden Malted and Heartland Waffles, a waffle mix and irons distributor and foodservice provider that was recently bought by specialized private equity firm Arbor Investments, has named Michael DiBeneditto as chief executive officer. In his new…

Foxtrot seeking to elevate emerging brands

CHICAGO — Foxtrot, billed as a “modern convenience store” operator, is launching its third annual Up & Comers Small Makers Awards program to elevate emerging brands. The retailer is seeking its “most innovative group of makers yet,” offering as examples “a…

Consumers driving flavor, color innovation trends in 2024

CHICAGO  — ADM has identified what trends in flavors and colors will affect product innovation for 2024. The four trends include “luxe self-expression,” “dare to dupe,” “health without stealth,” and “breaking boundaries” of taste and color. “Luxe self-expression” enables consumers to…

C.H. Guenther hires new CEO

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — C.H. Guenther & Son LLC (CHG), a branded and private-label food manufacturer owned by Pritzker Private Capital, has named Rod Hepponstall as the company’s chief executive officer. Mr. Hepponstall has more than two decades of senior…

Profit taking pulls wheat, corn lower

Home » Profit taking pulls wheat, corn lower Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for October 20 Wheat futures were mostly lower Friday as volatility and corn market weakness encouraged pre-weekend profit-taking. Profit-taking also brought corn futures lower after hitting their…

Rudi’s Bakery rolls out frozen Texas toast

BOULDER, COLO. — Rudi’s Bakery has launched a new series of clean label Texas toast products, the brand’s first offerings in the frozen prepared meals segment. With varieties like garlic, three cheese with garlic and gluten-free variations of both flavors,…

Newly Weds Foods being acquired by Redwood

CHICAGO — Newly Weds Foods has confirmed that Redwood Holdings is acquiring the company. “Newly Weds Foods has executed an agreement to be acquired by Redwood Holdings, a family-owned holding company,” Chicago-based Newly Weds Foods said. “Redwood is fully aligned…

Nestle products may complement GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

VEVEY, SWITZERLAND — The increasing use of GLP-1 agonists drugs for type 2 diabetes and weight loss could present opportunities for Nestle SA. “I believe we have important contributions to make,” said Ulf Mark Schneider, chief executive officer, in an…

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