Ardent Mills Launches Egg Replace and Ancient Grains Plus

June 30, 2023 Ardent Mills

Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, today launched two new products, Ardent Mills Egg Replace™ and Ancient Grains Plus™ Baking Flour Blend. The company designed these innovative, cost-effective solutions to enable its customers to capitalize on new market growth, meet evolving consumer preferences for quality ingredients and great taste, and help alleviate supply chain challenges.

Columbia Grain International is Cultivating Great Innovations with the Acquisition of Great River Milling and Formation of Enrich Foods, LLC

Building on its 45 year legacy as a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics, and distribution of high-quality bulk grains and pulses, Columbia Grain International (CGI) is expanding into the consumer products market. Their newly-formed subsidiary Enrich Foods, LLC completed its first acquisition by purchasing Great River Milling in Fountain City, Wisconsin, assuming its milling operation and a new, state-of-the-art packaging and distribution facility.

Verde Farms Unveils Organic Burger Patties, Available Exclusively at BJ’s Wholesale Club and Schnucks

June 30, 2023 Verde Farms

In advance of the 4th of July holiday weekend, Verde Farms announces its partnership with big-box membership retailer, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and family-owned grocery retailer, Schnucks Markets, as they unveil an addition to their product lineup: refrigerated organic, 100% grass-fed burger patties. The raw, single ingredient burger patties—catering to cooking enthusiasts who seek full control over seasoning their meats—are available only through Verde’s partners.

Upper Crust Food Service, Leading Provider of Contract Food Services, Announces Investment from Copley Equity Partners

June 30, 2023 Upper Crust Food Service

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC, the leading contract food service management company serving Sorority and Fraternity houses on college campuses, as well as summer camps, across the United States, announced that it has received a significant minority investment from Copley Equity Partners, a private investment firm focused on middle market companies with strong growth opportunities.

BradyIFS East Coast Presence Expands with Acquisition of FPC Distribution, Inc.

June 30, 2023 BradyIFS

BradyIFS, a leading distributor of foodservice disposables and janitorial/sanitation (“JanSan”) products, has acquired FPC Distribution, Inc., a foodservice, dry goods and JanSan distributor serving Maryland and Virginia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.