FRISCO, TEXAS — Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a manufacturer of prepared frozen foods for distribution to retail, convenience stores, clubs, vending, industrial and foodservice, is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Vernon, Calif., by 150,000 square feet. The expansion will include…
CHICAGO — Consumer interest in sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor when choosing a brand, according to new research from data and analytics solution provider NIQ (formerly NielsenIQ). The company’s “Green Divide” report, which examined consumer preferences, attitudes and…
BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Walmart Inc. is building a milk processing plant in Valdosta, Ga. The $350 million facility is scheduled to open in 2025, according to the company. When completed, the plant will supply products to more than 750 Walmart…
TOTOWA, NJ. — Citation Capital, LLC, a private equity firm, is acquiring a majority interest in Cibo Vita. Citation Capital will be Cibo Vita’s first outside shareholder. Cibo Vita is a better-for-you snack company and is known for its flagship brand,…
DE PERE, WIS. — NewTree Fruit Co. has removed 100% of naturally occurring sugars from cranberry juice concentrate. Fruit juice has three naturally occurring sugars, fructose, sucrose, and glucose. To remove the sugars, the company uses a culturing method called de-sugaring.…
BELOIT, WIS. — Consumer interest in reducing food waste and prioritizing overall planetary health continue to rise. A study by Kerry found that one-third of all food produced globally goes to waste, and 98% of consumers say they are trying to…
Home » WASDE estimates, projections support corn, soybeans, wheat Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for October 12 US corn and soybean futures prices climbed Thursday after the USDA lowered its projections for the harvest of both crops as hot, dry…
Grain producers have been conserving and protecting the foundation of their livelihood — their land — for decades. But they are no longer the only ones concerned with protecting the environment and sustainably producing crops. As the world turns toward…
MINNEAPOLIS — Cargill will now solely supply certified Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO.) The company will no longer supply conventional palm oil in its United States portfolio. The move comes in light of consumers and manufacturers seeking more sustainable ingredients.…
WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture in its Oct. 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report reduced its estimate of 2022-23 US sugar supply, cut its forecast for 2023-24 supply and cut its projection of Mexico’s 2023-24…
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