U.S. and European Dairy Processors Agree to Maintain Open Communication Amid Global Food System Shocks

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has upended global food supply chains, raised prices for inputs, energy, and finished food products, and exacerbated nutrition insecurity in countries around the world. Following a meeting today in the Washington, D.C. offices of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), leaders of the European Dairy Association (EDA) and IDFA issued the following joint statement:

Pan Coating Care & Cleaning for Bakeries Using Protein Washes

May 12, 2022 Bundy Baking Solutions

The trend toward brioche-style buns and bread products has grown rapidly—with no signs of slowing down. Unfortunately, the new protein spray applications that are used to create the shiny appearance on these buns present a significant challenge to pan cleaning and care.

Puratos USA Opens Innovation Center

May 12, 2022 Puratos USA

Puratos USA opened an innovation center in Issaquah, Wash., the company’s seventh in the US. The 10,000-square-foot facility includes state-of-the-art equipment and dedicated spaces for bakery, sweet goods and chocolate innovation, as well as offices and meeting rooms.

Culinary Institute of America Honors Six “Champions of Global Cuisine”

 The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) honored six Champions of Global Cuisine at the 2022 CIA Leadership Awards. Maneet Chauhan ’00, Dr. Jessica B. Harris, Enrique Olvera ’99, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino ’97, Roy Yamaguchi ’76, and Jungsik Yim ’05 received the Augie™ for their dedication to cultivating an understanding, adoption, and love of world cuisines among countless individuals.

E S Foods Acquires Notables to Expand School Foodservice Reach

May 12, 2022 E S Foods

E S Foods announced that it is acquiring assets of school foodservice company Notables. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Notables is a producer of school meal kits – a specialty of E S Foods for over 15 years.