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DFA creates chocolate milk with extra protein

1 day ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Benton Smith

KANSAS CITY, KAN. — Dairy Farmers of America formulated a better-for-you chocolate milk that it said features more protein and less sugar. The company made TruMoo Zero with whole milk and noted it offers 50% more protein (13 grams per serving) than regular chocolate milk while containing no added sugar. “We know that many consumers today are interested in increasing protein consumption and reducing sugar intake,” Dairy Farmers of America chief marketing officer of dairy brands Rachel Kyllo said.
Tillamook introduces new ice cream flavors

1 day ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Benton Smith

TILLAMOOK, ORE. — Ahead of summer, Tillamook County Creamery Association’s formulators created a pair of new sweet and savory ice cream flavors – Salty Caramel Pretzel and Apple Crisp – that will only be available for a limited time. The farmer-owned cooperative shared that the Salty Caramel Pretzel flavor combines a salted vanilla ice cream base with “chocolatey covered” pretzel bits and salted caramel.
Pet Food Processing Exchange returns for second year

2 days ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Nicole Kerwin

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Following the success of the inaugural Pet Food Processing Exchange, an annual educational and networking event held in Kansas City, Pet Food Processing magazine and Sosland Publishing Company announce the 2025 edition will be held Oct. 19 to 21. Thanks to positive feedback and anticipated growth, this fall’s Exchange will be held at a larger venue — Kansas City Marriott Downtown.
US soybean market set to soar

2 days ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Crystal Futrell

KANSAS CITY — Since August, CME Group soybean oil futures have been locked in a 10¢-trading range. Near-record soybean production from the 2024 crop coupled with the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the transition away from green policies have provided plenty of pressure for the oilseed byproduct. Yet, a barrage of bullish fundamentals has kept soybean oil futures bouncing higher each time they near a threshold of 40¢ a lb.
Slideshow: New menu items from Panera, Krispy Kreme and Marco’s Pizza

6 days ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Caleb Wilson

KANSAS CITY — Operators are refreshing their menus with seasonal offerings and innovative applications. Panera Bread continues to lean into handheld format experimentation with the launch of croissant toast sandwiches. Featuring sandwich bread made from croissant dough, the item comes in Croque Monsieur and Fromage varieties. The former includes Black Forest ham, provolone cheese, asiago cheese and a caramelized onion and gruyere spread.
Campbell’s appoints Snacks president, adds chief growth officer role

6 days ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

CAMDEN, NJ. — The Campbell’s Co. has promoted Elizabeth Duggan to president of its Snacks division and Janda Lukin to the newly created post of chief growth officer. Plans call for Duggan, senior vice president and general manager at Campbell’s Company of Canada, to take the helm as president of the Snacks business unit on May 12, Campbell’s announced late on April 15. Lukin, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Snacks, is slated to start as chief growth officer on June 2.
Pladis selects new leader for Americas unit

6 days ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Brooke Just

WHITE PLAINS, NY. — Pladis, parent company of Godiva, Flipz, Turtles, McVitie’s, Carr’s among others, has named Jeremy Faa as managing director of Pladis Americas, effective May 1. Faa succeeds Carlos Canals, who is taking on a new position as chief business development officer for the company’s global operations. Faa joins the company from The Coca-Cola Co., where he most recently eas president of its North America (South zone).
Regulatory, R&D challenges persist in BFY snacks

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Lucas Cuni-Mertz

ORLANDO, FLA. — The better-for-you (BFY) macro-snacks market stands at $47 billion globally and is expected to reach $75 billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate jumping to 7.6% from 4.2%, according to a forecast by Trifecta Research. North America commands the largest share of the BFY snacks market at nearly 32%, with functional ingredients like fiber, protein and probiotics as well as sustainability claims all driving growth.
Food producers soon facing state fees to pay for package recycling

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Michelle Smith

ORLANDO, FLA. — A patchwork of regulations in five states requiring food manufacturers to pay fees to manage the recycling of their products is growing closer to implementation. Meanwhile, a handful of other states are considering similar regulations, and snack companies need to be ready for them. “This issue is no longer a nice-to-do.
March bakery sales take hit from later Easter

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

SAN ANTONIO — Bakery sales took a hit in March due to the late timing of Easter this year, with the declines lower in the perimeter than in the center store. Fresh bakery dollar sales (including fixed- and random-weight products) for the four calendar weeks in March fell 3.3% year over year to $1.6 billion as unit volume slipped 2.7%, according to Circana US multi-outlet data reported by San Antonio-based 210 Analytics.