Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam has announced that Flowers Foods, one of the largest American producers of packaged baked foods, will invest USD25m to expand and transform its Lynchburg bakery into an organic facility, creating 15 new…
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ADM has unveiled an updated corporate identity, reflecting the company’s recent evolution. Having made numerous portfolio adjustments for growth in recent years – including divestitures, acquisitions and investments – ADM now provides a…
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The Scottish Government is helping small bakeries face the challenges posed by bigger chains. Independent bakeries are benefitting from GBP125,000 to help small food retailers face the challenges posed by bigger chains.
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Swander Pace Capital, a leading private equity firm focused on consumer product companies, said that it has completed the previously announced sale of Voortman Cookies Limited to Hostess Brands, Inc. in a transaction valued at…
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Flowers Foods, producer of Nature's Own, Wonder, Tastykake, Dave's Killer Bread, and other bakery foods, has announced that Stephanie B. Tillman has assumed the role of chief legal counsel, following the retirement of Stephen R. Avera.
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American company McKee Foods has announced that John Williams has been appointed president of Prairie City Bakery LLC, replacing co-founder Bill Skeens, who recently retired. A 25-year veteran of the food industry, Williams most recently…
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British manufacturer Burton’s Biscuits is creating dozens of new jobs at its Llantarnam bakery to help meet the rising demand for its products. Burton’s Biscuit Co. will see almost 30 new positions created, comprising both supervisor and…
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Pretzels, a leading US manufacturer of pretzels and extruded snack products, announced that Ku Han has joined the company as chief operating officer (COO). As COO, Han will have overall responsibility for the company's growing operational…
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ADM announced the acquisition of Yerbalatina Phytoactives, a pioneering natural plant-based extracts and ingredients manufacturer.  “ADM is a global leader in nutrition, and we are proud to be at the cutting edge of many of today’s trends,…
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Campden BRI has announced a new structure and new appointments in order to meet its members' and clients' needs. Peter Headridge has been appointed as chief operating officer at Campden BRI, while Barbara Lunnon has also joined as associate…
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Conagra Brands has announced that it has completed the divestiture of its Lender’s Bagel business to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V. The transaction included the Lender’s brand and related intellectual…
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The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) Scholarship for Growing the Future is an opportunity offered to employees of member companies for education support. The application period opened January 1 and closes April 1, 2020.
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Bühler Group has sold its flour ingredient business to Swiss group Bakels, a manufacturer and distributor of innovative bakery ingredients and application solutions. All shares of China-based Buhler Bangsheng Food Ingredients (Guangzhou)...…
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Mondelēz International has announced that it has named Minsok Pak as executive vice president, chief strategy and transformation officer. In this role, he will be responsible for enterprise strategy as well as strategic growth…
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The committee of experts made up  of professionals from the bakery-pastry industry and the specialised press announced seven winners at Europain Innovation Awards 2020. Four of them are winners in the “manufacturing” category and three in…
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Ardian, a world leading private investment house, has announced that it is acquiring Cérélia, from the IK VII Fund. Cérélia is a leading transatlantic provider of innovative bakery solutions with a product portfolio including ready-to-bake…
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Dawn Foods has announced the hire of John Schmitz, the company's newly appointed president of North America. Schmitz will join the company January 6, as a member of Dawn's leadership team and report directly to chief executive officer…
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Stefanie Mauritz will be assuming the position of Anuga director at Koelnmesse, thus directly managing and developing the world's leading food fair, Koelnmesse announced. Starting February 1, 2020, she will be taking on this position from…
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