The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced an investment of USD5.9m in 85 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices. With this commitment, the California almond community has invested...
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Fazer is already looking towards Easter, with the production of the company’s unique Mignon eggs having started in November. A whole new virtual experience offering visitors a chance to see how these treats are made has just been introduced…
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc has announced it will merge with DuPont Inc’s USD26.2bn nutrition and biosciences unit in a deal that will create a new consumer giant valued at more than USD45b.
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PAUL, the famous French bakery & cafe brand is coming to Armenia soon. The bakery has cafes in 46 countries around the world. The Galaxy Group of Companies signed an agreement with representatives of PAUL International after more than…
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American Cheesecake Factory has announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Orlando, Florida, in Vineland Pointe. With more than 250 menu selections including SkinnyLicious dishes with 590 calories or less and Saturday and Sunday…
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Givaudan has officially inaugurated a new extension to its Nantong manufacturing facility aimed to support the capacity of liquid flavor production for beverages, dairy, and sweet goods. This move will double the company’s flavor production…
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Rabobank, a leading global food and agribusiness bank, has included Grupo Bimbo among the recipients of its annual Food & Agribusiness (F&A) North America Leadership Awards, for its sustainability strategy. The Rabobank Award for…
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With the Fi Innovation Awards, Informa Markets once again honored companies that have responded to the trends and challenges of the ingredients industry with exceptionally innovative and creative solutions.
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Palsgaard has won the Sustainability Champion prize at the Food Ingredients Europe Innovation Awards. The Danish emulsifier specialist clinched the award after reducing net CO2 emissions from its six global production sites to zero. In…
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The Austin Company has announced the appointment of David W. Watson as its baking and snack engineering SME. Watson brings to Austin over 37 years in the food industry, having begun his career as a project engineer at Pepperidge Farm. Most…
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International bakery business St Pierre Groupe, based in Manchester, the UK, was honored with the Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade, December 3, in recognition of the company's meteoric global growth. Supplying European…
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Cargill is investing over a USD113m to expand its cocoa processing sites in Yopougon, Ivory Coast and Tema, Ghana. According to the company, a USD100m investment will increase production capacity at Yopougon by 50%, creating 85 full-time…
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Middleby Bakery announces the promotion of Clay Miller (pictured) to president, Burford Corp. as of December 1. Since 2001, Miller has served Burford Corp. in a number of roles, including mechanical engineer, sales engineer and, most…
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Campden chief executive Steven Walker, has announced that he is stepping down and will leave Campden BRI at the end of the year, after 33 years with the business. Walker joined the then Campden Food Preservation Research Association in…
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Paris Baguette, the global bakery-café chain known for its assortment of cakes, pastries, and breads, announced NYC expansion plans for the remainder of the year and into 2020. The following new cafés will be opening in late December and…
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Hostess Brands has announced the acquisition of Voortman, a leading and rapidly growing manufacturer of premium, branded wafers as well as sugar-free and specialty cookies, from Swander Pace Capital, for approximately USD320m. The…
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Platinum Equity, a global investment firm based in Los Angeles, announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Qualium Investissement to acquire Biscuit International, a leading European manufacturer of private label sweet…
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The American Bakers Association (ABA) addressed a letter to the US Department of Agriculture and the Department of Commerce to allow an additional 100,000 short tons of refined sugar from Mexico to be imported to the United States.…
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