UK's KP Snacks reduces packaging tonnage, use of plastic The flow wrapping process will see a 35% plastic packaging reduction for six-packs. Brad Addington March 1, 2024 Company announces additional investment in flow wrap equipment to reduce plastic packaging across three of its popular brands.Read More
Washington Red Raspberry Commission announces student innovation competition winners The students presented their concepts to a judges panel on February 7 in Chicago. Liz Parker February 29, 2024 Students utilized frozen Washington red raspberry puree to develop new product concepts for the grocery/CPG market.Read More
Grupo Bimbo receives recognition for its sustainability actions Approximately 21,000 global companies from different industries applied for The A List and only 346, including Grupo Bimbo received this rating. Liz Parker February 29, 2024 For the second consecutive year, Grupo Bimbo received recognition for its actions to mitigate the effects of climate change at a global level.Read More
AB Mauri North America renews scholarship program with Kansas State University KSU's Bakery Science and Management program is the only 4-year degree program of its kind in the U.S. Liz Parker February 28, 2024 The annual scholarship will be named "AB Mauri Jose Lopez Memorial Scholarship" in honor of an AB Mauri colleague.Read More
ASB announces Catherin Herrera as Rising Baker Award recipient The Rising Baker program recognizes young professionals who have made exceptional contributions to the wholesale baking industry. Liz Parker February 28, 2024 The American Society of Baking (ASB) has announced Catherin Herrera, director of baking technology - technical service at Bimbo Canada, as this year’s recipient of the Rising Baker Award.Read More
Grupo Bimbo selects Real to join its Open Door Program The program fosters collaboration and innovation. Liz Parker February 27, 2024 The gluten-free, grain-free, and plant-based cookie brand is one of seven brands invited to participate from around the world.Read More
Rich Products invests $27 million in Tennessee manufacturing expansion The expansion of Rich's Morristown facility will add 2,400 square feet of space. Liz Parker February 26, 2024 Global, family-owned food company to invest $27 million in Morristown, employ nearly 1,400 Tennesseans upon completion of project.Read More
FTC squashes Kroger acquisition of Albertsons The federal agency argues the supermarket mega-merger would harm U.S. consumers. Jenni Spinner February 26, 2024 The federal agency argues the supermarket mega-merger would harm U.S. consumers.Read More
Cookies, candy, and competitive eating: the latest SF&WB and CI videos Industry experts share their insights in interviews with our curious editorial team. February 26, 2024 Industry experts share their insights in interviews with our curious editorial team.Read More
Natural Products Expo West announces 2024 Nexty Award finalists The 154 finalists in 35 categories include several innovative snack and bakery items. Jenni Spinner February 26, 2024 The 154 finalists in 35 categories include several innovative snack and bakery items.Read More