Dr. Praeger’s adds chief customer officer

[ad_1] ELMWOOD PARK, NJ. — Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods, a Vestar Capital Partners portfolio company, has named Steve Polonowski chief customer officer. Mr. Polonowski will help develop consumer partnerships for…

Tortilla maker expanding with new production line

[ad_1] BUFFALO, NY. — Father Sam’s Bakery, a baker of pita bread and tortillas, will invest $8.6 million to add a third tortilla production line at its plant in Buffalo,…

Consumers and wholesalers paid more for bakery needs in 2022

[ad_1] KANSAS CITY — From the start, 2022 promised to be a rough year for both consumers and commodities markets and was especially disruptive for the baking industry and ingredient…

Bel adds more alternative dairy products to portfolio

[ad_1] CHICAGO – The Bel Group and Bel Brands USA announced Dec. 8 the launch of two new alternative dairy options: Nurishh animal-free cream cheese spread and The Laughing Cow…

Identifying growth opportunities for emerging brands

[ad_1] SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — Plant-based jerky, zero-sugar candy and high-protein cookies are growing segments as shoppers seek snacks that balance health and taste, according to analysts at SPINS LLC, a…

Campbell Soup earnings up in Q1 on supply chain recovery

[ad_1] CAMDEN, NJ. — Gaining share in several sub-categories, the Snacks division of Campbell Soup Co. sustained strong momentum in the company’s first quarter, benefiting from improved supply chain performance.…

The influences behind snack trends

[ad_1] KANSAS CITY — In the baking and snack industries, trends constantly evolve. While some endure, others fall out of favor and still others merge with something else to create…

Flowers reaches deal for Papa Pita Bakery

[ad_1] THOMASVILLE, GA. — Flowers Foods Inc. has finalized an agreement to acquire Papa Pita Bakery, a manufacturer of flatbreads, tortillas, bagels, buns and English muffins. The acquisition is expected…

Bee-free honey maker raises $2.2 million

[ad_1] OAKLAND, CALIF. — Food technology startup MeliBio has secured $2.2 million in new funding to scale production of its bee-free honey. The company has raised a total of $9.4 million…

Nestle building on ‘Tasty’ innovation strategy with ‘Agility’

[ad_1] BARCELONA — Soccer coaches and players know offensive strategies revolve around creating space — Passing the ball in ways that open pockets and lanes that allow players to take…