Loacker debuts products, activations to celebrate its 100th The brand will unveil its Centenary campaign at TFWA World Exhibition in France. SF&WB Staff September 10, 2024 Loacker’s origin story began in 1925, when Alfons Loacker purchased a small pastry shop in Bolzano, where the very first "Bolzano wafer" was created.Read More
Key Technology debuts high-capacity vibratory conveyors New solutions convey up to 100,000 pounds of product per hour. Sammy Bredar September 10, 2024 Key debuts new conveyor solutions to help processors streamline operations and reduce labor.Read More
Eriez names Todd Loudin vice president of global sales The new hire brings more than 30 years of international sales management experience. SF&WB Staff September 9, 2024 Loudin holds an Executive MBA degree from Loyola University Maryland.Read More
Tate & Lyle agreement cuts sucralose carbon footprint The deal with Alabama Power reportedly has slashed the carbon footprint by 20%. SF&WB Staff September 9, 2024 The company aims to have 100% of electricity purchased for its operations renewably sourced by 2030Read More
Fresh Del Monte hires SVP of specialty ingredients Imad Farhat will head up development of ingredients for the company. SF&WB Staff September 9, 2024 The division’s products are geared toward use in snacks, bakery goods, and other foods.Read More
French Gourmet merges with ShellsbyDesign The two companies manufacture a range of pastries, shells, and RTE frozen desserts. SF&WB Staff September 9, 2024 ShellsByDesign manufactures a range of frozen tart shells and frozen dessert products.Read More
Papa Johns add new chief digital and technology officer Ravi Thanawala adds EVP, international to his CFO duties. SF&WB Staff September 9, 2024 Joe Sieve will oversee international development, in addition to current North America development and restaurant operations responsibilities.Read More
Cooper Street acquires facility, announces expansion plans The Harvest Valley Bakery facility will be rebranded as Cooper Street Bakery. SF&WB Staff September 6, 2024 The acquisition of Harvest Valley Bakery opens Cooper Street's doors to the Cooper Street Bakery.Read More
Chomps to open new production plant in 2025 This is the brand's first manufacturing location dedicated exclusively to its products. Sammy Bredar September 5, 2024 Chomps teams up with Western Smokehouse Partners for a new manufacturing facility in Mexico, MO.Read More
Vemag introduces FT722 bakery filling table The automated table can be used to fill baking tins or deposit onto trays. SF&WB Staff September 5, 2024 Bakery operations can use the machine to load and deposit mixtures onto trays or into tins.Read More