Hershey names new leader for US Confection
HERSHEY, PA. — The Hershey Co. has named Michael Del Pozzo as president, United States Confection, effective Sept. 16. He succeeds Charles Raup, who is retiring after 15 years at…
French Gourmet and ShellsbyDesign announce merger
WEST DES MOINES, IA — Midwest Growth Partners, a private equity firm specializing in succession planning and growth capital investments in food and agriculture, announced the merger of Sparks, NV-based…
The evolution of potato chip flavors
What started as a basic salted treat in the early 20th Century has grown into a diverse array of flavors, reflecting global influences, cultural trends and the ever-changing tastes of…
Corbion makes new leadership appointments to grow North American bakery division
Functional ingredients and solutions leader Corbion is further elevating two of its leaders to accelerate growth in its North American bakery division. Todd Oelschlager has been promoted to vice president…
Bucks County Biscotti Co. launches seasonal flavor
QUEENSBURY, NY. — Bucks County Biscotti Co. has added a pumpkin pecan flavor to its biscottini line. The seasonal product arrives just in time for fall and is available for…
Otis Spunkmeyer debuts Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookie
LOS ANGELES — Otis Spunkmeyer, an Aspire Bakeries brand, continues its rollout of seasonal cookie flavors with the release of Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies. The post Otis Spunkmeyer debuts…
Betty Crocker gets magical with ‘Wicked’-themed color-changing baking kits
In celebration of Universal Pictures’ upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, the beloved musical that has thrilled and delighted audiences for two decades, Betty Crocker is debuting two new Wicked-inspired treats…
Spring wheat 2024 tough to define
MANDAN, ND. — The 2024 US spring wheat harvest in the Northern Plains looks to be back on track after a few weeks of disruptive rains. With just more than…
Formost Fuji adds Patrick Harp to sales team
EVERETT, WA — Formost Fuji, a packaging equipment manufacturer, bolstered its sales team with the addition of Patrick Harp as regional sales manager and major accounts coordinator. “With a focus…
From Pringles’ new flavor to Warburton’s pitta and flatbread
Pringles What comes after the ‘pop’ of a Pringles Mexican Street Corn can? A hit-the-spot taste of potato seasoned with zesty elote flavor. That’s how Kellanova describes the introduction of…