Slated for Nov. 4, the event will enable Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers’ Association members to network in a relaxed setting.

The Charlotte, NC, snack manufacturer says it will focus efforts on branded products and growth categories, such as ‘better-for-you’ snacks.

Pinnacle Foods also reaffirms its earnings per share guidance for 2014.

A.J. Janosko, director of expositions for PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, Reston, VA, died June 23.

It’s cherry time, and Michigan’s annual festival, July 5-12 in Traverse City, coincides with the cherry harvest. The eight-day event includes a parade and outdoor concerts and attracts about 500,000 attendees each year.

Corn prices fell to their lowest level in four months last week after the Department of Agriculture said the majority of this year's U.S. harvest is in good-to-excellent condition.

Ingredion Inc., a global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, will work with Alliance Grain Traders (AGT) to distribute its pulse flours, protein and bran ingredients and products for consumer foods, such as baked goods, snacks and pasta. The deal covers the U.S., Canada, China, most of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Mondelez Global plans to invest more than $40 million in its Henrico County, VA, biscuit bakery.

The Kellogg brand will celebrate its birthday with its Crazy Good Summer concert series and sweepstakes.

AIB International says Gary Skrdlant, vice president of finance and administration, will retire after 32 years of service.