Report of lead in chocolate draws confectionery association response

[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…

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…