BEDMINSTER, NJ. — Applegate, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods, is introducing a new breakfast line: Applegate Naturals. The new line will feature two varieties of breakfast sandwiches: chicken and maple breakfast sausage, egg and cheese on a biscuit and turkey…
TORONTO — Gum Products International, a provider of hydrocolloids, natural antimicrobials and natural fibers for the food industry, has opened its innovation center in Newmarket, Ont. “We invite them (customers) to visit us, whether they need assistance with plant scale-up, analytical product evaluations…
ST. LOUIS — A diversified portfolio that ranges from ready-to-eat cereal to egg and potato products and pet food helped lift earnings and sales at Post Holdings in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Net income at Post Holdings in…
CINCINNATI — A survey from 84.51°, a subsidiary of Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co., revealed 83% of respondents said they were aware of the US Food and Drug Administration’s ban on Red No. 3 synthetic dye in foods and beverages. The…
SAN FRANCISCO — Turing Labs Inc., a technology startup founded in 2019 by Manmit Shrimali and Ajith Govind, has launched an enhanced version of its artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform. Turing Labs is an AI-powered platform that helps consumer packaged…
PARIS — Solina has expanded its US presence again with the acquisition of Sokol Custom Food Ingredients, Countryside, Ill. Sokol, which is Solina’s fourth US acquisition and is located near Solina’s Bolingbrook, Ill., site, supplies custom savory and sweet sauce…
ATCHISON, KAN. — MGP Ingredients, Inc. has promoted Michael Buttshaw to president of the company’s Ingredient Solutions business unit. He most recently was vice president of sales for Ingredient Solutions. In his new role, Buttshaw will oversee the development of the…
KANSAS CITY — Chicken innovations have become a recent focal point for foodservice operators. Fried chicken maker Jollibee continues to explore convenient chicken formats with the launch of its chicken tenders. Made with all-white meat chicken tenderloins, the tenders are…
ST. FRANCIS, WIS. — Wixon, Inc. has named Thomas Merz as a food scientist for its protein division. In his new role, Merz will contribute to new product development and innovation at Wixon, thus strengthening the company’s expertise in protein…
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread, a subsidiary of Panera Brands, has named Santhosh Kumar as chief information officer, effective Feb. 12. In his new role, Kumar will lead the technology organization of Panera Bread, where he will be responsible for…
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