[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The National Confectioners Association has defended the safety of dark chocolate after Consumer Reports brought attention to the amount of cadmium and lead in the products in…
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Dunkin’ to roll out cold-brew line
[ad_1] NEW YORK — As the coffee category has transformed over the last few years, the J.M. Smucker Co. has shifted its portfolio toward the faster-growing premium and K-Cup segments, said…
Hungry Jack reformulates mixes
[ad_1] CHICAGO — Hometown Food Co. is giving its Hungry Jack brand a makeover, launching new packaging, a renovated website and reformulated pancake mixes. As part of the refresh, Hungry…
Perfetti Van Melle acquiring Mondelez’s gum business
[ad_1] LUXEMBOURG — The Perfetti Van Melle Group is acquiring Mondelez International’s developed market gum business for approximately $1.35 billion. The acquisition will include such gum brands as Trident, Dentyne,…
Bush Brothers acquires Westbrae from Hain
[ad_1] LAKE SUCCESS, NY. — Baked beans maker Bush Brothers & Co., Knoxville, Tenn., has acquired the Westbrae Natural brand of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. Financial terms of the…
Unpacking regulatory trends: What’s in store for 2023?
[ad_1] BOSTON — Redefining the term “healthy” and bolstering food traceability are among the Food and Drug Administration’s top priorities. More clarity around plant-based meat and dairy labels also could…
Navigating the road to retail
[ad_1] SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — Digitally native brands must consider numerous factors prior to launching into brick-and-mortar retail channels. Kirsten Hogan, chief executive officer of Sana Sano Growth Advisors, shared insights…
Krispy Kreme focusing on DFD business
[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, NC. — Once Krispy Kreme, Inc. discovered the biggest barrier to purchase for its freshly-baked donuts was access, not price, the company has been working to expand distribution. During…
Sweetener users seek additional sugar imports
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) said Dec. 14 that it had requested the Office of the US Trade Representative to immediately reallocate the raw sugar tariff-rate quota…
The Better Meat Co. enters joint agreement with Greenleaf
[ad_1] CHICAGO – The Better Meat Co. announced on Dec. 20 a joint development agreement with Maple Leaf Foods subsidiary, Greenleaf Foods SPC, the parent company of Lightlife and Field…