Premium Brands Holdings Corp. Announces Acquisition Of Island City Baking

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation announced that it has acquired Island City Baking and its affiliate Conte Foods. Island City Baking, which was founded in 1990, is a leading manufacturer of fresh and frozen artisan breads. It operates out of a modern 45,000 square foot production facility located in Richmond, BC and services retail and foodservice customers across southern BC.

Are We Running Out Of Vanilla?

December 14, 2016 American Chemical Society

Vanilla is more than a standby ice cream flavor. It's used to flavor approximately 18,000 food products worldwide and in nearly every sweet you can think of. But a shortage of vanilla beans and a rising demand for them means the rich, complex flavor of natural vanilla may become an expensive rarity. Can anything be done to solve this potential vanilla shortage?

Restaurant Technologies Announces Expanded Executive Team

December 14, 2016 Restaurant Technologies

Restaurant Technologies, an award-winning provider of oil management to foodservice operators, begins 2017 by announcing the appointment of two new executive leaders, Amy O'Neil, vice president of operations, and Lori Wall, vice president of human resources; and the promotion of Bruce Atkinson, vice president of information technology.

Understand The Impact Of Natural & Organic Labels In The Foodservice Industry

December 14, 2016 Technomic

For suppliers and operators to effectively and efficiently target the natural and organic opportunity, Technomic Inc. is launching a new multi-client study, titled Natural and Organic: The Impact on Foodservice. This unique study will provide a 360° view of the natural and organic foodservice landscape using a comprehensive approach, combining industry, menu, consumer, operator and distributor insights.

Wendy's Joins US Roundtable For Sustainable Beef

December 14, 2016 Wendy's

Wendy's® announced its partnership with the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and a commitment to advancing sustainability efforts throughout the U.S. beef value chain. With a forty-six year commitment to serving only fresh*, never frozen North American beef, Wendy's has long partnered with leaders throughout the beef supply chain to advance responsible practices in animal production, health and welfare. By joining the Roundtable, Wendy's will also ensure it has an active voice in discussions about the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the U.S. beef industry.