Snyder’s-Lance Inc. says it will close its bakery facility in Cambridge, Ontario, effective May 17, to reduce operating costs and consolidate production into other manufacturing sites.
Flowers Foods has acquired the perpetual, exclusive and royalty-free licenses to the Sara Lee and Earthgrains brands for sliced breads, buns and rolls in California from BBU Inc.
In response to increased supply chain demands, food re-distributor Dot Foods Inc. and General Mills have reached an agreement for Dot to carry General Mills’ refrigerated Yoplait and Pillsbury brand offerings.
Tyson Mexican Original, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc., has acquired the assets of Don Julio Foods in Clearfield, Utah. The deal includes retail branded tortilla, chip and snack business.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will hold additional public meetings in February and March to discuss new proposals under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
The Tortilla Industry Association is now accepting registrations online for its 2013 Annual Convention and Trade Exposition, which will be held May 10-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.