The FDA has identified imported enoki mushrooms distributed by Utopia Foods, Inc. of Glendale, N.Y., as a likely source of illnesses in this outbreak.

Before joining ingredients PLUS, Wagner was president and CEO of International Imaging Materials Inc.

The funding supports projects across the food value chain, including supply chain digitization, alternative proteins and sustainable packaging.

The company recently added its eighth facility with the FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification to its portfolio.

The industry veteran's sales, marketing and technical expertise aim to help the company's next phase of growth.

The company says that consumer preference testing has shown that the new Pepsi Zero Sugar outpaces the old formula across the board.

The company says the buildout is the final step to commercialization for its plant-based seafood.

Craig Hafner has been promoted to CTO, and Craig Wolfe has been promoted to COO.

Kawabe will serve as chief representative for the U.S.A. and president/CEO of MAI.

The jerky is the first pork jerky product to be sold under the Hofmann brand.