Gryphon Investors, a middle market private equity firm based in San Francisco, has announced that it has agreed to acquire Lawler Foods, a manufacturer of gourmet cheesecakes, layer cakes, pies and other desserts for retail and foodservice customers across North America. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of July.
Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. and Crisps Topco Limited and Subsidiaries (“Tyrrells”) today announced that they have executed a definitive agreement under which Amplify will acquire Tyrrells, an international, market-leading and rapidly growing premium Better-For-You snack food business.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the compliance date for final calorie declaration requirements for certain food products sold from glass-front vending machines to July 26, 2018. FDA intends to formally announce the extension in the Federal Register in the near future.
Burris Logistics, a provider of customized retail distribution services, specializing in temperature controlled solutions, recently rebranded their managed transportation services as Burris Freight Management.
The event that takes place in Florianopolis (SC/Brazil) brings together the main leaders of the food industry.
August 9, 2016
The 15th International Congress for Manufacturers of Biscuit, Pasta and Industrialized Bread & Cakes will be held from September 22 to 24 this year in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina. The event will join executives and entrepreneurs aiming contribute to strengthen and grow ABIMAPI categories.
Packing a nutritious school lunch just got easier for Midwest Costco members. Angelic Bakehouse, a nationally renowned, artisan sprouted grain bakery, announced its best-selling Sprouted Mash 7-Grain Bread is now available in more than 40 new Costco locations throughout the Midwest.
The GNT Group is investing more than three million euros in its research and development capabilities: by constructing new laboratory facilities at its headquarters in Mierlo, the Netherlands, the company will almost double its capacity for quality control and product development.
Snyder’s of Hanover has transitioned its main pretzel bakery in Hanover, Pennsylvania, to a peanut-free production facility to accommodate consumer demand for snacks free of the allergen.
Intelligrated announced the appointment of Tom Tobin as senior sales manager for its Midwest regional operations. Based in the company’s Woodridge, Illinois office, Tobin helps lead business development efforts and manage the Midwest regional sales team.
MGP Ingredients, Inc. announced that all of the company’s food grade starches are now designated as Non-GMO Project Verified. Verified status is also in place for several of the company’s wheat proteins.