International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) exhibitors have until June 1 to submit their applications for the IBIE B.E.S.T. in Baking sustainability program. Exhibitors who demonstrate significant environmental sustainability will be recognized at IBIE 2013 in Las Vegas, Oct. 6-9, as well as in preshow promotions, press releases and on IBIE's website and social media channels.
Frito-Lay, Hershey and Kellogg are among the AmeriStar 2013 Packaging Awards Competition entrants being recognized by the Institute of Packaging Professional for their innovative new food-related packaging.
Alfred and Frank Herrera, of Casa Herrera Inc., and Ramiro DeLeon Roel, of La Fama Foods Inc., are this year’s recipients of the Tortilla Industry Association’s (TIA) 2013 Hall of Fame award. TIA presented the awards during its 24th Annual Convention & Trade Exposition in Las Vegas, May 10-11.
Suntava and Minsa are teaming up to produce masa flour for the tortilla chip and table tortilla industry. The product is expected to be available worldwide soon.
With the rise of obesity and other health issues among U.S. children, the Minneapolis-based company announced an initiative to help food manufacturers and foodservice operators find formulation solutions to address challenges associated with improving childhood nutrition.
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., says its current board of officers will remain in their roles for another year to oversee the start of the association’s new strategic plan. FMI also says that next year’s show will be renamed "FMI Connect, The Global Food Retail Experience."
The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) is partnering with the American Pie Council to produce The Great American Pie Festival at IBIE 2013 in Las Vegas.
Cargill broke ground today on a $100 million cocoa-processing facility in Gresik, Indonesia, to meet growing customer demand and stimulate growth of the cocoa sector in Asia.