Goldman Sachs Invests In Pea Milk Startup
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. participated in a $65 million investment in Ripple Foods Inc., a little-known beverage company that makes a milk-like drink from yellow peas. …
Month: February 2018
Bakers, Grocers Met To Reach Deals On Bread Prices, Competition Watchdog Alleges
Senior officers at Canada's two largest bread wholesalers communicated directly to raise prices in lockstep, then met with five retailers, who accepted the hike on condition their competitors would as well, the federal competition watchdog alleges in court documents released Wednesday. …
2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo Grows Global Footprint
Confectionery and snacks from more than 25 different countries will be on display at the 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo – the largest number of countries ever to showcase products at the trade show. Hosted by the National Confectioners Association from May 22-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago, the 2018 Expo will house four acres of widespread product innovation, welcoming more than 850 exhibitors. …
Innovation Expert To Share Strategies For Refreshing Baking At ABA Convention
The American Bakers Association (ABA) announces its esteemed Afternoon Business Session Speaker at the 2018 Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz. this April – former Global Marketing Officer (GMO) of multinational Procter & Gamble (P&G) and leading innovation expert Jim Stengel. Stengel will draw on his extensive expertise in business innovation to plant ideas for reinvigorating the baking category. …
CHEP Launches New Advanced Container Management Facility In Southern California
CHEP recently opened its newest container service center just outside greater Los Angeles. The larger space, optimized layout, and investment in state of the art semi-automated cleaning equipment are key enablers to support CHEP’s growing west coast customer base and ensure just-in-time availability of high-quality sanitized containers. …