L.H. Hayward & Co., the 95-year-old packager of Camellia Brand beans, peas and lentils, has acquired Gulf Coast Blenders, a New Orleans-based company that produces dry ingredient blends and mixes. L.H. Hayward will take over operations for Gulf Coast Blenders effective immediately. The acquisition of Gulf Coast Blenders is part of L.H. Hayward’s ongoing efforts […]
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Casa M Spice Co. Joins The Go Texan Coalition
Casa M Spice Co., the Dallas-based spice company known for its low-sodium line of spices and rubs, was accepted into the Go Texan coalition by the state of Texas Department of Agriculture. Go Texan is a group of Texas businesses producing products within the state of Texas. The Casa M spices, geared toward specific types […]
McCormick & Co. Opens Its New Global Headquarters
McCormick & Co. Inc. has opened its new global headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The state-of-the-art headquarters brings together 1,000 employees previously located in four different office buildings. McCormick Chairman, President and CEO Lawrence Kurzius was joined by employees, retired company executives, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Jr., Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler and local government […]
Flowers Foods Gains Rights To Produce, Market Sun-Maid Raisin Bread
Sun-Maid Growers of California, a producer and processor of raisins and other dried fruits, has entered into an agreement giving Flowers Foods, producer of Nature’s Own, Wonder, Tastykake, Dave’s Killer Bread, and other bakery foods, license to produce and distribute Sun-Maid Raisin bread to approximately 80 percent of the U.S. population. “Sun-Maid is intent on […]
Peatos Maker Expects To ‘Unjunk’ More Snack Food Categories
A couple of years ago, World Peas Brand took on the daunting task of creating a healthy crunchy cheese snack—a clean-label alternative to the national brand. The company’s creation, Peatos, are made with a base of non-GMO peas and lentils (pulses) instead of corn, and the seasoning used contains no artificial flavors, colors or MSG. After […]
Nissin Foods Welcomes Soong As New VP Of Sales
Nissin Foods, the inventor of instant ramen, named Kalei Soong VP of sales effective Sept. 10. He succeeds Michael Price, now president and CEO. Nissin says the appointment underscores its continued effort to “maximize growth and strategically drive momentum with a unique product portfolio based on consumer preferences.” With more than 19 years of experience […]
De Wafelbakkers Expanding Georgia Production Center
De Wafelbakkers, a pancake manufacturer, will invest $15 million to expand its production facility in Henry County, Georgia, reports Area Development News. The project is expected to create 83 jobs. According to state officials, this investment and job creation represents the first part of a planned two-phase expansion. De Wafelbakkers opened its Henry County facility in […]
Campbell Appoints Slavtcheff Head Of Research & Development
Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Craig Slavtcheff, 51, as VP and head of research and development (R&D). Slavtcheff will lead Campbell’s entire R&D organization, including strategy, innovation and product development for the company’s divisions, as well as its science and technology, regulatory, nutrition and culinary teams. He will report to Campbell’s Chief Operating Officer Luca […]
