The American Bakers Association hosted Rep. Richard Hudson for an informal discussion on food industry issues such as the sugar program, budget legislation and the Farm Bill.
CSM is selling its European Bakery Supplies and North American Bakery Supplies businesses to Rhone Capital. The sale does not include Caravan Ingredients.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has teamed with Alison Sweeney, host of NBC’s The Biggest Loser, to offer American women healthy living inspiration via its website, www.littlebluedynamos.com.
Skilled positions will be in higher demand in the coming years, according to reports at this year’s Winter Summit, hosted by the Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA), March 2-3 at the Chicago Marriott. A new educational track was presented. Attendance at the networking reception broke records.
Rehrig Pacific Co., manufacturer of reusable transport packaging systems, including plastic pallets, crates and carts, says it was named the 2013 Supplier of the Year by the All Star Association. The association’s Thoroughbred Award is presented to a company that not only has exemplified outstanding products and customer service to the All Star members from the previous year, but who has also introduced new innovative solutions to the members and the dairy industry.
VMG Partners reportedly has put portfolio company Robert's American Gourmet Food, LLC, seller of the Pirate's Booty brand of baked snacks, up for sale, according to sources.
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) will launch this feature, titled Improving Production through Innovation, at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013, Sept. 23-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Food Packaging Technologies Summit, a conference focusing on key opportunities for the food packaging industry, will be held April 23-25 at the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare.