Snyder’s-Lance, Charlotte, N.C., says it will close its salty
snacks manufacturing plant in Corsicana, Texas, effective Feb. 10, and
will consolidate production into other existing facilities.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. welcomes Kenneth A. May, who joined
the company as its new president and chief operating officer. May
reports to CEO James H. Morgan, and will be responsible for all of the
company's operating segments.
Jeno Paulucci, inventor of the pizza roll, passed away on Nov. 24 at the age of 93. Paulucci was a pioneer of ready-made foods, with his first success being the Chun King line of Chinese canned foods in 1944, and later, Jeno’s Pizza Rolls.
Don’t miss the Food Safety Summit in Washington, D.C., April 17-19, a four-day comprehensive education program for food producers, processors, retailers, distributors and regulators. Pre-conference training and certification programs will be held on April 16.
Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC acquired the
Roskam Granola business unit of Roskam Baking Co., a former subsidiary
of Hearthside. The acquisition includes manufacturing operations in
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Reforming federal sugar subsidies can save American consumers up to $3.5 billion and generate 20,000 new jobs each year, according to a new study by Iowa State University researchers.
NSF International announces its first call
for nominations for the 2012 Food Safety Leadership Awards
program, which recognizes individuals
that demonstrate outstanding food safety leadership in the food
industry.
After receiving numerous high-quality designs, Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC, the marketers of Hawaiian Kettle Style potato chips, is asking for consumers’ help in selecting the winning design.
Hostess Brands invites fans across the country to get creative with the Donettes "Name the Penguins" contest for a chance to win a grand prize of $2,500 as well as free Donettes for a year.
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