Saputo Sees Abandoning Supply Management System As Business Opportunity

August 7, 2017 Presse Canadienne

Canadian dairy producer Saputo would consider the abandonment of the Dairy Farmers of Canada’s supply management system as a business opportunity in light of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations, confirmed CEO Lino Saputo Jr. at their shareholder meeting in Laval on Tuesday.

Center For Dairy Excellence Foundation Hosts Fundraising Gala

The Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation will host the Divine Dairy Affair, a farm-to-fork gala, on September 20 at Harvest View Barn in Elizabethtown, Pa. The Divine Dairy Affair, supporting youth dairy education in Pennsylvania, will be a one-night celebration of Pennsylvania art, agriculture and local food.

Nostalgia Drives Appetite For No-Bake Cookie Made In Bend

Today, The No-Bake Cookie Co. is a stand-alone business with its products sold in more than 6,500 grocery and convenience stores across the country. The Healys — Carol, husband Tom and now their son Eric — hope to grow No-Bake into a nationally recognized brand, said Eric Healy, chief operating officer.

Driving Sustainable Cane Sugar Production: Barry Callebaut Joins Bonsucro

August 7, 2017 Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut has joined Bonsucro, the global change platform for sugarcane. Sugar, being a key ingredient in chocolate, plays an important role in our Forever Chocolate sustainability journey towards 100% sustainable ingredients in our products.

2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo Opens Call For Speakers

The Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, is now accepting proposals for its 2018 Sweet Insights educational slate. As the confectionery and snack industries’ signature trade event, the Sweets & Snacks Expo (May 22-24, 2018 at Chicago’s McCormick Place) is seeking thought leaders who can provide unique insights, strategies and trends to Expo attendees.