A vegetarian alternative to fish oil, Nature’s Bounty plant-based omega-3 goes straight to the source – algae – to support heart, joint, and skin health Nature’s Bounty, a leader in scientifically-backed vitamin and nutritional supplements, introduced its new Plant-Based Omega-3 dietary supplement. A vegetarian alternative to traditional fish oil, Nature’s Bounty[Read More…]
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Nestlé USA names Martin Thompson as CEO and US Market Head
Thompson joined Nestlé as a part of the company’s acquisition of the Starbucks consumer packaged goods and foodservice products business in 2018 Nestlé USA announced the appointment of Martin Thompson as Chief Executive Officer and U.S. Market Head, effective January 1, 2025. Thompson will report to Steve Presley, Nestlé CEO of Zone Americas, and will join[Read More…]
Econo-Pak announces co-packing facility expansion
This investment reflects Econo Pak’s ongoing commitment to providing clients with flexible, scalable solutions in the rapidly evolving food packaging industry Econo-Pak, a leading contract food packaging and manufacturing company announced a transformative expansion of its Milford, Pennsylvania facility. The project includes a 125,000-square-foot addition to the existing 200,000-square-foot facility, representing a[Read More…]
GURU Organic announces transition from distribution agreement with PepsiCo Canada
The termination occurred to the terms outlined in the agreement with PepsiCo Canada signed in June 2021 GURU Organic Energy Corp. Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand announced that its distribution agreement with The Pepsi Bottling Group (Canada), ULC, a subsidiary of PepsiCo (PepsiCo Canada), will conclude on May 22,[Read More…]
Valante Capital, through Ascend Fund II, acquires stake in American Foods
IDC Network’s Private Equity vertical establishes a strategic partnership with a leading US consumer goods distributor, expanding its reach to over 25 countries Valante Capital, the Private Equity arm of IDC Network—a multi-platform asset manager with $2.2 billion in assets under management announced the acquisition of a significant stake in American Foods,[Read More…]
USA blocks agrifood imports from China over labour concerns
The new restrictions target a wide range of products, including tomato paste, walnuts The United States has banned imports of food, metals, and other goods from 29 additional Chinese companies, including 23 in the agricultural sector that produce items such as tomato paste, walnuts, red dates, and raisins. This decision[Read More…]
Grubhub partners with Incognia to enhance platform security
Leading food delivery platform sees increase in profitability and decrease in care costs with Incognia Incognia, the innovator of next-generation identity solutions, is announcing its partnership with Grubhub, a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. As part of the company’s trust and safety initiative, Grubhub is leveraging Incognia’s fraud prevention[Read More…]
Circus Group enters into production partnership with global leader
Partnership with a North American-based global leader in high-tech manufacturing, operating 40+ factories and over 26,000 employees worldwide The Circus Group, a leading technology company in AI and autonomous robotics for the food service sector, announces a partnership with a global leader in contract manufacturing for high-technology hardware solutions. Circus specialises in[Read More…]
Consumer research reveals widespread demand for new naturally derived sugar alternatives
7 in 10 consumers that use non-caloric, naturally derived sweeteners report that they would be interested in new options, according to research commissioned by MycoTechnology Most American consumers are now aiming to reduce their sugar intake and continue to look for new, better-tasting, non-caloric alternatives. Recent consumer research commissioned by food and[Read More…]
Happy Egg integrates with Egg Innovations
Strategic move strengthens Happy Egg’s position as a leading consumer brand for organic, free-range, pasture-raised and regenerative eggs Happy Egg, a trailblazer in organic and outdoor access egg farming, announced the completion of its merger with Egg Innovations, a leader in regenerative egg farming. This strategic move further enhances Happy Egg’s[Read More…]
