Tyson Foods has entered into an agreement to sell its Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s businesses to private equity firm Kohlberg & Company, the company announced. The sale includes the Chef Pierre, Bistro Collection and Van’s brands,…
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The Stern-Wywiol Gruppe has announced its sales increased by EUR56m, to EUR520m. With this figure, the specialist in food and feed ingredients achieved 12% growth last year.
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Ingredient provider AAK has decided to invest in a customization plant in the Philippines. The plant will be located on land owned by oils and fats refinery San Pablo Manufacturing Company in Batangas, approximately 100 kilometers south of…
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Nestlé plans to bring together its two scientific discovery units, the Nestlé Research Center and the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences, to build one impactful organization, Nestlé Research. The combination of two research facilities with…
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New research highlights that companies are massively ill-prepared for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which entered into force on May 25, according to Apricorn, a manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS…
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The Middleby Corporation will acquire the Taylor Company from UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies, for USD1bn. Taylor manufactures beverage equipment, soft serve and ice cream dispensing equipment, frozen…
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Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% shares of Unicorn Grain Specialties from Nordian Capital. The operation will be effective in a few weeks, LCI says.
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The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has recently launched a new report – named  “Feeding change”, that offers a guideline for producers in order to help them develop new, healthier products for the final consumer.
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The Mennel Milling Company has entered into a tentative agreement with Keynes Brothers Inc. to acquire the Logan, Ohio based company. The transfer of ownership and operation of Keynes Brothers’ assets is slated to become final May 22.
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Nestlé has recently announced its global “Nestlé for Healthier Kids” initiative, a program that includes the further development of healthier products and advice for families on nutrition and exercise. 
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A new study on the impact of Mondelēz International Foundation healthy lifestyles initiatives identified key factors that have led to successful public-private partnerships across seven countries. The study is referring to countries in…
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Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients supplier Dawn Food Products, Inc. announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Lakeside, California-based Lakeside Bakery Supplies. This business decision expands Dawn’s reach across Southern…
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Papa John's International continues its international expansion with the opening of its 50th restaurant in Spain. The franchise, PJ Espana Pizzerias S.L. (PJ Espana), is owned by Drake Enterprises AG. Drake opened its first Papa John's…
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Roquette announces an expansion of its Food Technical Center in Tokyo, which will contribute to further developing tailored nutrition solutions to Japanese and Asian customers and consumers. The expansion of the facility has increased its…
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Panera Bread has announced the expansion of Panera delivery to fans across the US, with the service now available in 897 cities and 43 states nationwide. Panera delivery is available for lunch and dinner to offices...
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La Madeleine French Bakery & Café was honored with the 2018 Cary M. Maguire Spirit of Ethics Award at the 18th annual Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award (GDBEA) luncheon on Tuesday, May 8.
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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated has announced the appointment of Scarlett May as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of the company, effective May 14. She will succeed Debby R. Zurzolo, who announced earlier this…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) wants to eliminate artificial trans fats from the global food supply and has a step-by-step strategy on how to do so by 2023. The WHO launched an initiative called REPLACE that will provide guidance for…
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