Funding/Investments Six Startups Secure Funding from the Canadian Food Innovation Network March 14, 2024 The $465,000 is designed to help foodtech companies clear innovation hurdles and accelerate commercialization.Read More
Company News Melt&Marble Expands Headquarters to Support Scaling Alternative Fat Ingredients March 14, 2024 The Swedish company is eyeing a U.S. launch in 2025.Read More
Company News Stampede Meat Rebrands as Stampede Culinary Partners, Inc. March 14, 2024 The company’s rebranding aims to encompass its mission and range of capabilities.Read More
Announcements GS1 US Releases Suite of Resources To Help Food Industry Address U.S. FDA Requirements March 13, 2024 Guidance developed in collaboration with industry offers recommendations for using GS1 standards to help achieve extended supply chain visibility and traceability of certain food.Read More
Mergers & Acquisitions Peak Rock Capital Affiliate Acquires California Custom Fruits & Flavors March 13, 2024 CCFF delivers tailored solutions to a diverse group of customers, retailers, and co-manufacturers across numerous food products and channels. Read More
Sustainable Packaging PepsiCo Debuts Packaging with 50% Recycled Plastic for Sunbites Brand March 13, 2024 Members from across the flexible packaging supply chain collaborated on developing the food-grade packaging material.Read More
Design/Branding/Marketing Hormel Foods Redesigns Packaging for Hormel Natural Choice Brand March 13, 2024 The brand’s redesign features a reduction of packaging materials, a refreshed logo and a TRUETASTE Commitment.Read More
Company News Tillamook Recertifies as a B Corporation March 13, 2024 The farmer-owned dairy co-op received a score of 94.1, representing a 7.5-point increase from 2020.Read More
Funding/Investments FDA Seeks $7.2 Billion to Enhance Food Safety March 12, 2024 The request includes an increase of $495 million—or 7.4 percent above the FY 2023 funding level.Read More
Mergers & Acquisitions Fortifi Launches as Global Food Processing Automation Platform March 12, 2024 The company recently completed its acquisition of MHM Automation, with acquisitions of LIMA France and Reich to follow.Read More