Flavorchem Corp., a manufacturer of flavors, colors and masking solutions for food, beverage and nutraceutical industries, receives LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Jan Erik Kuhlmann joins the Taunton, Mass., company as president. Harpak-ULMA is a leading packaging machinery/integrated systems supplier to the meat, snack, cheese, produce, bakery, prepared meals and medical industries.
Swiss-based chocolate maker Barry Callebaut is looking at gourmet candy company acquisitions to expand its reach. The purchase of Petra Foods’ cocoa ingredients unit will jumpstart the company’s emerging markets segment.
Congressman Bob Goodlatte kicks off the meeting with his political insight and insider details on the Sugar Reform Act. The meeting also features a business preparedness speaker offering advice on natural and expected disasters.
International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) exhibitors have until June 1 to submit their applications for the IBIE B.E.S.T. in Baking sustainability program. Exhibitors who demonstrate significant environmental sustainability will be recognized at IBIE 2013 in Las Vegas, Oct. 6-9, as well as in preshow promotions, press releases and on IBIE's website and social media channels.
Frito-Lay, Hershey and Kellogg are among the AmeriStar 2013 Packaging Awards Competition entrants being recognized by the Institute of Packaging Professional for their innovative new food-related packaging.
Alfred and Frank Herrera, of Casa Herrera Inc., and Ramiro DeLeon Roel, of La Fama Foods Inc., are this year’s recipients of the Tortilla Industry Association’s (TIA) 2013 Hall of Fame award. TIA presented the awards during its 24th Annual Convention & Trade Exposition in Las Vegas, May 10-11.
Suntava and Minsa are teaming up to produce masa flour for the tortilla chip and table tortilla industry. The product is expected to be available worldwide soon.