Barry-Wehmiller Taps Packaging Veteran to Lead Strategy Initiatives
Carol O’Neill, a respected veteran of the packaging and manufacturing industries, has been named Vice President of Strategy, Technology and Key Initiatives.
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Bell Flavors and Fragrances Hires New Director of Creative Services
Aaron Graham will bring over 20 years of experience in the industry to Bell.
Maker of Ibex Drinkable Yogurt Ceases Operations
Unable to secure a set of retail authorizations that the company hoped would take Ibex to the next stage of development, Skyland Foods founder and CEO Brandon Partridge decided that further investment in the brand would be unwise.
Video: What Should I Consider When Evaluating a New Concept?
Bob Burke, the founder of Natural Products Consulting, has seen dozens of new brand pitches in his 25+ years working in the food and beverage industries. In each encounter with a new entrepreneur, Burke says that he asks a few simple questions to gauge whether or not a brand will have a chance in the marketplace.
‘tude Juice Now Available In Whole Foods Stores Throughout the Northeast
Whole Foods operates 27 stores located in their Northeast Region which includes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Agro Innova Co. Hires New VP of Sales and Marketing
Before accepting this position, Don Marquess spent many years in the food industry.
IBWA Announces 2014-2015 Officers and Board of Directors
Bryan Shinn was elected to serve as chairman the IBWA Board of Directors for 2014-2015.
Distribution Roundup: Southern Craft Spirits on The Move
Kentucky craft brandy makers Copper & Kings have reached an agreement with Savannah Distributing Co. to get their products in retailers throughout Georgia.
Diageo Launches Piehole, a Line of Pie-Flavored Liqueurs
Inspired by traditional pie recipes, the news product line features pie liqueur flavored whiskeys aged between four to eight years and bottled in Canada.
Coffee Innovation of the Non-RTD Variety, Part 2: Pour-Over Evolves
Pour-over adherents claim that the coffee offers elevated notes of flavor as compared to other brewing methods, while the process itself is often lauded as exquisite and ceremonious. Nevertheless, the cost of café-bought versions can add up quickly; the drinks are made to order and a single cup can cost upwards of $4.
WTRMLN WTR Brings Beverage Industry Veteran on as CEO
Rob Paladino will attempt to bring the brand’s nutrient-rich, cold-pressed watermelon juice to the masses.
Bump Water Adds Pomegranate Mixed Berry and Strawberry Lemonade Flavors
The company is adding two new flavors of prenatal water for their trying-to-conceive, pregnant and nursing consumers.
Project Juice to Open New San Francisco Location
The 720 square-foot location will feature a minimalist design that lends a clean, streamlined atmosphere to the space.
Protein Is Popular. Here’s How You Capitalize.
Whether it be for health, cost, convenience, environmental considerations, dietary restrictions, or just plain vanity, consumer demand for meat-alternative sources of protein has risen dramatically in recent years. Although there are many factors behind this protein revolution, the news here seems to be how the different generational groups are reacting to it.