Jay Schmalz, research and development innovation manager at M2 Ingredients, will lead the center. “Brands have historically had to choose between ingredient suppliers and true i ...

Fiberstar, Inc. has introduced Citri-Fi Pro in response to the need for a perceived-as-natural acacia gum alternative in the beverage industry. Citri-Fi Pro is a citrus fiber that may replace up to 75 ...

HP Hood LLC unveiled a line of coffee creamers under its Lactaid brand. The creamers are available in french vanilla, caramel and sweet cream varieties. The creamers are formulated with five ...

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) announced the winners of its annual Sofi Awards at the Winter FancyFaire trade show in San Diego. Out of a pool of more than 1,200 applicants, winners were chosen ...

HOBOKEN, NJ. — The Hain Celestial Group continues to struggle as its management team implements a strategic review initiated in May 2025. Divesting its snacks business was a first step in the process.

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Yum! Brands, Inc. expects to close approximately 250 underperforming US Pizza Hut restaurants in the first half of the year, said Ranjith Roy, chief financial officer for Yum!, in a ...

CHICAGO — Lactalis USA is adding to its Kraft Natural Cheese brand with protein cheese sticks, available in mild cheddar and pepper jack options. Each cheese stick offers 17 grams of protein per ...

CINCINNATI — Greg Foran is the new chief executive officer of The Kroger Co. His appointment is immediate and he will succeed Ron Sargent, interim CEO, who will continue as chairman of the board.

In Texture & Healthful Solutions, net sales rose 1% to $2.40 billion from $2.37 billion. Operating income increased 16% to $405 million from $350 million. Clean label ingredient volumes grew ...

SPRINGDALE, ARK. — The decision to shutter Tyson Foods, Inc.’s Lexington, Neb., beef plant and convert its Amarillo, Texas, beef plant to a single, full-capacity shift reflects the near- and long-term ...

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ. — The Magnum Ice Cream Co. is expanding its Breyers portfolio with the launch of Breyers sundae swirls. Described as a sundae-in-a-tub, the frozen dessert is available in four ...

LOS ANGELES — ActivatedYou, a health and wellness company founded by actor Maggie Q, is launching Morning Lift, a functional coffee line. The organic instant coffee is formulated with six mushroom ...