Horizon Milling, Kenosha, Wis., says it will expand production of whole-wheat flour at its Kenosha facility later this fall, doubling overall whole-wheat flour capacity when the project is complete. The business currently produces whole-wheat flour at its plants in Ogden, Utah; Mankato, Minn.; and Mount Pocono, Pa.
Affecting 550 jobs, the closing of a Toronto bakery by Mondelez International Inc.'s Canadian division is expected to take place in the third quarter of 2013. The facility has produced cookies and crackers since 1948 and employs about 550 people. The company says it will shift some production to facilities in Toronto and Montreal.
David F. Giannetto joins Salient Management Co. as senior vice president, performance management. In addition, the Horseheads, N.Y.-based company appoints HighJump Software an OEM for two of its reporting options.
The American Bakers Association, Washington, D.C., says Hurricane Sandy was one of the worst storms in our country's history, with a devastating impact on New York and New Jersey. ABA is reaching out to members with facilities in those areas.
Brad Pederson will manage the corporate demand planning and APS functions at the Lenexa, Kan.-based company, as well as shepherd best practice solutions regarding inventory optimization.
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved an agreement under which Flowers Foods Inc. will acquire certain assets and trademark licenses from BBU Inc., a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo S.A. B. de C.V.
Barry Callebaut AG, a Zurich-based manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, has appointed Peter Boone its new chief innovation officer, effective Dec. 3, 2012.
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