Barry Callebaut Unveils Cameroon Origin Cocoa Powder

January 31, 2013 Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, presents its unique Cameroon origin cocoa powder at the ISM 2013 in Cologne (27/01/2013 – 30/01/2013; Hall 10.2 booth C10 D19). This cocoa powder is the first Cameroon origin cocoa powder on the market. At the company’s booth, visitors are offered a special tasting of cakes made with Cameroon origin cocoa powder.

Canada Bread To Close Fresh Bakeries In New Brunswick & Alberta

Canada Bread Company, Limited (TSX: CBY) today announced plans to close its bakery in Grand Falls, New Brunswick and a bakery in Edmonton, Alberta. The closures will improve efficiencies in the Company's network by reducing overheads, allowing rationalization of lower margin products and consolidating production into more efficient facilities.

ThermoKeeper Packaging Liners Now For Sensitive Bakery Shipments

January 30, 2013 ThermoPod

ThermoPod® ThermoKeeper packaging liners for extended time frame mail order shipments of chocolates, pies & cakes, and other temperature sensitive foods save valuable pallet and shelf space at retailers and fulfillment houses that would other be taken up by bulky foam containers. Resilient and pliable, ThermoKeeper patented super thick insulated packaging liners ship flat to fulfillment houses and retailers, store flat until ready for use, and assemble quickly into superior packaging designed to fit snugly in shipping boxes.

ConAgra Foods Completes Acquisition Of Ralcorp

January 30, 2013 ConAgra Foods, Inc.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. ConAgra Foods agreed to acquire Ralcorp on November 26, 2012, for $90.00 in cash per share of Ralcorp common stock. The closing of the transaction follows the approval of the acquisition by Ralcorp’s shareholders on January 29, and the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

Mile Hi Companies Announce New VP Of Sales & Marketing For Specialty Foods & Bakery Divisions

January 30, 2013 Mile Hi Companies

Mile Hi Companies announced the addition of new members and promotions to their leadership team. Mile Hi Specialty Foods and Mile Hi Bakery hired Jeff Jeppesen as vice president of sales and marketing and promoted Mike Blanton to vice president of Mile Hi Foods, Cody Mullins to vice president of Mile Hi Specialty Foods and Robert Mares Jr. to general manager of Mile Hi Specialty Foods’ Dallas, Texas division.