Month: May 2022

The Bel Group separates Chair and CEO roles: Cécile Béliot is appointed Chief Executive Officer

May 18, 2022 The Bel Group

One year after Antoine Fiévet, Chairman and CEO of the Bel Group, announced his intention to to separate Chair and CEO positions at the head of the company, the Board of Directors, meeting on May 12, appointed Cécile Béliot, Chief Executive Officer of the Group, and renewed Antoine Fiévet’s mandate as Chairman of the Board. This new governance serves the Group’s ambition to become the reference in healthy snacking, based on a portfolio of strong and popular brands. …

Miller Milling Announces Expansion of Los Angeles Facility

May 18, 2022 Miller Milling Co.

The project, set to be completed and operational in early 2023, will include the expansion of its mill operations by 2,500 cwts of flour per day, increasing total capacity to 16,500 cwts, representing an 18% increase in production capacity. The Los Angeles site services a variety of customers today with high-quality hard and soft wheat flour. …

Do I Need an Inspector, an Auditor or Both?

May 18, 2022 Judi Lazaro, AIB International

“Some of the confusion may lie in the fact that both services, inspection, and auditing, are delivered by food safety professionals. However, their respective focus, scope of work, and responsibilities are completely different.” …

US Foods Partners With Vertical Farming Innovator Kalera to Expand Its Local and Sustainable Fresh Produce Portfolio

May 18, 2022 US Foods

US Foods Holding Corp. announced a strategic agreement with Kalera®, one of the world’s leading hydroponic indoor vertical farming companies. This is US Foods’ largest vertical farming relationship to date. The agreement underscores US Foods’ commitment to bringing foodservice operators a broad assortment of high-quality produce, year-round. It will also expand the portfolio of local farms that US Foods is sourcing from in various markets in support of its growing Serve Local program. …

Modern Meat Enters Into a Year-Long Supply Agreement With National Casual Fine Dining Conglomerate

May 18, 2022 Modern Plant Based Foods

Modern Plant Based Foods Inc. has entered into a 1-year renewable supply agreement with Northland Properties, an asset management company with ownership in multiple restaurant brands and hotel chains including but not limited to, Moxie’s, Denny’s, Chop Steakhouse, Shark Club, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, and CRAFT Beer Market. …