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Beneo inaugurates new pulse-processing plant

The Germany site processes local pulses into high-quality food ingredients.

SF&WB Staff

April 14, 2025

With the expansion of the site, Beneo is addressing evolving consumer trends and catering to rising customer demand.

2024 Snack Producer of the Year: Biena Snacks

The pioneer in the better-for-you snack space is growing, thanks to thoughtful innovation and solid partnerships.

Jenni Spinner

March 28, 2024

Consumers continue to crave salty snacks—that behavior isn’t fading anytime soon. However, shoppers increasingly seek more meaningful than mindless noshes.

Hippeas introduces Flavor Blast line of chickpea puffs

The plant-based snacks come in Vegan White Cheddar Explosion and Blazin’ Hot flavors.

Jenni Spinner

January 18, 2024

The plant-based snacks come in Vegan White Cheddar Explosion and Blazin’ Hot flavors.

Hippeas forges regenerative agriculture partnership with Avena Foods

The snack brand and miller collaboration includes a ‘living lab’ crop demonstration.

June 6, 2023

The snack brand and specialty miller collaboration includes a ‘living lab’ crop demonstration.

2023 Snack Producer of the Year: Calbee America

The company’s ambitious growth plan focuses on building upon existing successes and new opportunities.

Jenni Spinner

March 16, 2023

The company’s ambitious growth plan focuses on building upon existing successes and new opportunities.

BENEO invests $54 million in pulse-processing plant

April 27, 2022

Marking an important milestone for BENEO, extending its footprint into the fast-growing market for sustainably produced plant-based protein ingredients.

Columbia Grain International acquires pulse processing facility in Hastings, NE to launch its new consumer pulse brand

CGI continues its mission to safely cultivate high-quality crops from their local farmers that nourish the world with its newest venture in its Pulse Division.

December 29, 2020

Columbia Grain International (CGI), one of the largest processors and exporters of high-quality pulses in the United States, has commenced business in its newest location in Hastings, NE.

Forging new frontiers for the next generation of gluten-free snacks and baked goods

Snack producers and bakers can venture into new territory to develop leading-edge gluten-free products

Kimberly Decker

February 17, 2020

When a gluten-free version of Sheila G's Brownie Brittle hit U.S. stores in 2017, JoAnn Rupp, global market insights manager, Corbion, Lenexa, KS, noticed something that distinguished the product on an increasingly crowded gluten-free shelf.

Peatos Classic Cheese

February 22, 2018

Peatos Classic Cheese snacks deliver a bold cheese flavor with that big crunch snacking experience we crave, but without those empty calories.

Avena Foods and Best Cooking Pulses partnership

Avena Foods Limited and Best Cooking Pulses, Inc. announce partnership

January 11, 2018

Avena Foods Limited of Regina, Saskatchewan and Best Cooking Pulses, Inc. (BCP) of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba are pleased to announce a new partnership, effective January 2018.