Tradeshow Look Ahead: Leana Salamah, Summer Fancy Food Show 2024
Gama spoke to Leana Salamah, SVP Marketing & Communications, Specialty Food Association, ahead of the latest edition of the Summer Fancy Food Show. What are your expectations for this edition of the Summer Fancy Food Show? What features are there for visitors to look forward to? We’re incredibly excited for the 2024 Summer Fancy […]
USA: Barney & Co invests in second manufacturing facility
Barney & Co, the number two almond butter producer in the US, has announced it has invested in a second manufacturing plant in Fresno, California, as part of a plan to diversify its product line, starting with peanut butter. The new manufacturing site claimed to feature cutting-edge equipment and strict quality controls to ensure a […]
USA: Lancaster Colony ceases production of Flatout, Angelic Bakehouse brands
Lancaster Colony, a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products, has announced it is ceasing production of baked goods under its Flatout and Angelic Bakehouse brands, including the closure of facilities in Saline (MI) and Cudahy (WI). The company acquired Angelic Bakehouse in 2016, and Flatout in 2015. In a statement, the firm said the […]
USA: Pasture Brands acquires Pillars Yogurt
Pasture Brands, a portfolio company of Benford Capital Partners created in 2021 to buy Farmers Hen House Group and other natural, fresh and refrigerated food and drinks firms, has announced the acquisition of Pillars Yogurt, a drinkable Greek yogurt company. Founded in 2016, Pillars Yogurt is described as a better-for-you, clean-label brand with a portfolio […]
USA: Killer Brownie investing in expanded facility
Killer Brownie, a maker of single-serve and assorted brownies, has announced plans to invest up to $1 million to expand its manufacturing plant in Miamisburg, OH. According to sources, the company is planning to add a 10,500 sq ft facility adjacent to its existing 27,000 sq ft plant, adding both office space and an R&D […]
USA: Mondelez International expands Chips Ahoy! brand into gluten free
Consumer goods major Mondelez International has announced the first ever expansion of the market leading Nabsico Chips Ahoy! chocolate chip cookie brand into the free-from arena with the launch of Chips Ahoy! Gluten Free. Described as being one of the first products to emerge from the company’s recently-opened R&D innovation centre, Chips Ahoy! Gluten Free […]
Netherlands: Lipton Teas and Infusions enters partnership with Browns
Netherlands-based Lipton Teas and Infusions, the tea business divested by Unilever formerly known as Ekaterra, and Sri Lankan conglomerate Browns have agreed a new partnership that will reportedly make the latter the world’s leading tea producer. The long-term agreement will see Lipton Teas and Infusions cede control of its tea estates in Kenya, Rwanda and […]
Anna Bosch Güell, Director General
Noel Alimentaria
Gama spoke to Anna Bosch Güell, Director General at Noel Alimentaria. What major trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2024 and beyond? Health-oriented products, products with extra-high protein, plant-based options made from vegetables that emulate fish and meat, locally-sourced products, and manufacturing processes that minimize environmental impact: these are some of the principal […]
USA: Rubicon Bakers acquires Lucky Spoon Bakery
Rubicon Bakers, a portfolio company of Trive Capital specialising in baked goods, has announced the acquisition of Lucky Spoon Bakery, a maker of gluten-free cakes and biscuits headquartered in Salt Lake City (UT). Founded in 2010, Lucky Spoon is described as a manufacturer of fresh cakes, cupcakes, biscuits, and brownies. Rubicon Bakers, which also includes […]
USA: Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe to invest $123.2 million in plant expansion
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, a baker of bread and roll products, has announced plans to invest $123.2 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Chambersburg, Franklin County (PA), generating at least 127 jobs over the next five years. Established in 1955, Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe is known for producing bread, potato bread, swirl potato bread, […]