US, Canada produce record amount of maple syrup Jeremy Gerrard June 15, 2016 Good weather and expanding businesses allowed maple syrup production to hit record numbers in the US and Canada this year.Read More
“Clean label” drives coffee creamer trends Jeremy Gerrard June 14, 2016 Consumers continue to show a preference for “pure,” “real,” “natural,” and organic foods.Read More
Study: Food and beverage companies expect ‘significant’ sales increases in 2016 Jeremy Gerrard June 14, 2016 According to the annual US Food & Beverage Industry Study, manufacturers are confident sales will increase 14 percent compared to 2015. Read More
Kellogg the latest company to issue recall for possible peanut contamination Jeremy Gerrard June 14, 2016 The Kellogg Company has issued a recall for a variety of snacks and cookies because the products may contain peanut residue. Read More
Wrigley expands Yorkville, IL facility, adds jobs Jeremy Gerrard June 14, 2016 Mars Inc. has invested $50 million into its Wrigley plant in Yorkville, IL to add a new Skittles line. Read More
Packaging trends emphasize convenience, ergonomics and customization Jeremy Gerrard June 13, 2016 DuPont packaging award judges discuss global innovations in six-part video series.Read More
Tetra Pak commits to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030 Jeremy Gerrard June 13, 2016 Tetra Pak has committed to increasing its use of renewable electricity from 20 today to 100 percent across all global operations by 2030.Read More
People & Industry News People & Industry News: June 2016 June 13, 2016 Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.Read More
Yildiz forms new global biscuit and confectionary business Jeremy Gerrard June 10, 2016 Yildiz Holding, owner of Godiva Chocolatier, is merging its core biscuit, chocolate and confectionary businesses together to form a new global company, pladis.Read More
Smucker gets boost from coffee, pet foods Jeremy Gerrard June 10, 2016 The J.M. Smucker Company’s decision to venture outside its namesake jarred jelly and spreads is paying off.Read More