3+ day, 32+ min ago   (470+ words) BOSTON — Mondelez International expects the performance of its North America business to improve further despite a lackluster consumer environment, top executives said at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston. In North America, net revenue for Mondelez’s fiscal 2026 second…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (245+ words) HAVRE, MONT. — Nutrition has been a top priority for Gruff Grains since its founding in January 2022. The Havre-based company makes whole grain grits from ancient farro and emmer using regenerative farming practices. The company also produces Cream of the West,…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1422+ words) KANSAS CITY — Not long ago, sustainably raised meat occupied a niche segment of the meat department, appealing primarily to shoppers seeking organic or grass-fed products. Today, the category has boomed into a broader merchandising opportunity as consumers increasingly connect the…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (234+ words) BOSTON — Nestle SA has “more to be done” in its North America business after a disappointing second quarter, said Anna Manz, chief financial officer. In a Sept. 8 presentation at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston, Manz said that…...

4+ day, 16+ min ago   (1171+ words) KANSAS CITY — Artificial intelligence (AI) quickly gathers information from commodity reports, production lines and customer orders, opening up more time for buyers and purchasers. More advanced AI programs may give recommendations, too, but successful AI implementation in supply chains will…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (260+ words) WASHINGTON — Amid evolving consumer preferences for bread, sourdough has emerged as the category’s star, findings from new Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) research reveal. Likewise, the largest percentage of respondents cited sourdough (19%) when asked to pick just one kind of bread…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (96+ words) WOODBURY, NEW YORK — Arizona Beverages is partnering with Italian mineral water maker Ferrarelle to launch the beverages in the United States. The collaboration includes 16.9-oz canned formats of Ferrarelle’s sparkling and still waters. Additionally, the Italian water brand is partnering…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (153+ words) RIVERVIEW, FLA. — Mane has acquired Cvista, a supplier of citrus oil fractions and natural essences in Riverview. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 2010 by Hadi Lashkajani, Cvista uses its technology to produce citrus-derived flavor ingredients, specialty…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (112+ words) Food Business News Laird Superfood names new chief financial officer BOULDER, COLO. — Laird Superfood, Inc. named Mark Johnson as chief financial officer, effective Oct. 1. Johnson joins the manufacturer of plant-based and functional products from Tropicana Brands Group. At Tropicana Brands…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (110+ words) VAUGHN, ONT. — Canadian sprinkle producer Spectra Confectionery Ltd. has opened a new facility in Mississauga, Ont. The facility expands the company’s capabilities by 40% while creating a stronger foundation for innovation, customer service and continued expansion into the US market, Spectra…...