Eric Schroeder

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Eric Schroeder

ST. ALBANS, UK. — Premier Foods, one of the United Kingdom’s largest food manufacturers, is partnering with wheat supplier Bartholomews to develop low carbon wheat on 165 acres of arable land in southern England. The initiative is part of Premier Foods’ on-going sustainability efforts. Premier Foods said the purpose of the trial is to use renewable energy and is focused on the use of low carbon fertilizer.

1 week ago | bakingbusiness.com | Eric Schroeder

MEXICO CITY — By the end of this year, Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV hopes to have 100% of its packaging recyclable, biodegradable or compostable. The goal, outlined in the company’s 2024 annual report, is part of its Zero Packaging Waste initiative. As of 2024, 94% of the company’s packaging was recyclable, Grupo Bimbo said.

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Eric Schroeder

KANSAS CITY — General Mills, Inc. has acquired the assets of Gladstone Food Products, which makes products under the La Tiara brand. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, though several media reports put the purchase price at approximately $10 million. “General Mills has acquired the assets of Gladstone Food Products, the manufacturer of La Tiara hard taco shells,” said Mollie Wulff, spokesperson at General Mills.

1 week ago | bakingbusiness.com | Eric Schroeder

KANSAS CITY — General Mills, Inc. has acquired the assets of Gladstone Food Products, which makes products under the La Tiara brand. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, though several media reports put the purchase price at approximately $10 million. “General Mills has acquired the assets of Gladstone Food Products, the manufacturer of La Tiara hard taco shells,” said Mollie Wulff, spokesperson at General Mills.

2 weeks ago | bakingbusiness.com | Eric Schroeder

MEXICO CITY — Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV has a goal: to provide access to healthier diets to as many people as possible through whole grains and plant-based ingredients. To achieve its goal, Grupo Bimbo said it is focused on two initiatives: to massify the consumption of whole grains and strengthen innovation.