Month: November 2015

Climate Change Transparency Of WhiteWave Recognized By CDP

November 25, 2015 WhiteWave Foods Company

WhiteWave Foods has been identified as a U.S. leader for the quality of climate change related information that it has disclosed to investors and the global marketplace through CDP the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies. It is therefore awarded a position on the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), released today in the S&P edition of CDP’s annual global climate change report. The news comes three weeks ahead of COP21, the UN climate change conference, when national leaders meet to agree to a global deal to reduce carbon emissions and limit temperature warming. …

Barry Callebaut Launches Horizons Sustainable Products And The Cocoa Chronicles

November 25, 2015 Barry Callebaut Group

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, today announced the launch of the HORIZONS range of sustainable cocoa and chocolate products. This further promotes Barry Callebaut’s efforts to scale impact and drive change on the ground to improve the livelihood of cocoa farmers and their communities. …

Bakeries Go Back To Basics By Milling Their Own Grains Into Flour

November 25, 2015 Robin Summerfield, CBC News

In food circles, nothing quite says "back to basics" like milling your own flour. Now Canadian bakers are taking that concept to the next level by using stone mills to grind flour from local farmers' grain. …

Pinnacle Foods To Acquire Boulder Brands

November 25, 2015 Pinnacle Foods Inc.

Pinnacle Foods Inc. and Boulder Brands, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Boulder Brands by Pinnacle Foods, in a strategic, synergy-rich transaction that expands Pinnacle's presence in growing and complementary health and wellness categories. The transaction also expands Pinnacle's presence in the natural and organic retail channel and provides Pinnacle with a new growth platform in refrigerated foods. …

Ontario Knife Company Agilite Utility Knife Is A Versatile And Lightweight Kitchen Companion

November 25, 2015 Ontario Knife Company

Whether you need to slice or dice, chop, cut, trim, carve, julienne, or make a sandwich; the Agilite® Utility Knife by Ontario Knife Company® is something every kitchen can use. Ideal for multiple functions, the mid-sized knife is part of the Agilite line of premium kitchen cutlery, which includes the most advanced knives ever released by the company.  Designed for professional chefs but priced for every kitchen, the Agilite Utility Knife is ultra-lightweight and easy to handle, but built tough for a lifetime of kitchen prep work. …