The Specialty Food Association (SFA) announced the winners of its annual Sofi Awards at the Winter FancyFaire trade show in San Diego. Out of a pool of more than 1,200 applicants, winners were chosen ...

SPRINGDALE, ARK. — The decision to shutter Tyson Foods, Inc.’s Lexington, Neb., beef plant and convert its Amarillo, Texas, beef plant to a single, full-capacity shift reflects the near- and long-term ...

HOBOKEN, NJ. — The Hain Celestial Group continues to struggle as its management team implements a strategic review initiated in May 2025. Divesting its snacks business was a first step in the process.

CHICAGO — Lactalis USA is adding to its Kraft Natural Cheese brand with protein cheese sticks, available in mild cheddar and pepper jack options. Each cheese stick offers 17 grams of protein per ...

Fiberstar, Inc. has introduced Citri-Fi Pro in response to the need for a perceived-as-natural acacia gum alternative in the beverage industry. Citri-Fi Pro is a citrus fiber that may replace up to 75 ...

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Yum! Brands, Inc. expects to close approximately 250 underperforming US Pizza Hut restaurants in the first half of the year, said Ranjith Roy, chief financial officer for Yum!, in a ...

CINCINNATI — Greg Foran is the new chief executive officer of The Kroger Co. His appointment is immediate and he will succeed Ron Sargent, interim CEO, who will continue as chairman of the board.

HP Hood LLC unveiled a line of coffee creamers under its Lactaid brand. The creamers are available in french vanilla, caramel and sweet cream varieties. The creamers are formulated with five ...

Jay Schmalz, research and development innovation manager at M2 Ingredients, will lead the center. “Brands have historically had to choose between ingredient suppliers and true i ...

PHILADELPHIA — Simpli, an organic food and beverage company, is adding 10 Regenerative Organic Certified products to its portfolio. The launch includes four oils, two beans, three lentils and farro, ...