Month: September 2022

Fine Choice Foods Launches Second Manufacturing Facility in Richmond

September 1, 2022 Fine Choice Foods

Fine Choice Foods, a market-leading producer of quality Asian-inspired foods, announced the opening of its second manufacturing facility, also located in Richmond, with a recent in-person celebration. The event included remarks from Honourable Lana Popham, BC Minister of Agriculture and Food; Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of the City of Richmond, BC; and Jason Longden, CEO of Fine Choice Foods. The new facility will produce spring rolls equal to the length of more than 700 football fields on a weekly basis, creating more than 70 new jobs as part of the company’s continued growth. …

Minnesota Dairy Community Crowns 69th Princess Kay of the Milky Way

September 1, 2022 Midwest Dairy

Rachel Rynda (RIN-da), a 19-year-old college student from Montgomery, Minnesota, representing Le Sueur County, was crowned the 69th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony Aug. 24 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. …

Old El Paso Introduces New Tortilla Pockets with a Sealed Bottom for Less Mess on Taco Night

September 1, 2022 General Mills

Old El Paso™ knows families love taco night, but don’t always love the mess, which is why they’re introducing the perfect solution with new Tortilla Pockets. These easy-to-hold soft flour tortillas have a sealed bottom for easy filling and less mess. The innovation makes customizing tacos simple, easy and fun. …

BASF to Divest its Nutrilife Baking Enzymes Business to Lallemand

September 1, 2022 BASF

BASF has entered into a binding agreement with Lallemand Inc’s subsidiary, Danstar Ferment AG, to divest the BASF Nutrilife® baking enzymes portfolio and business. Nutrilife® enables food suppliers produce affordable, healthy and appealing food products while contributing to more efficient use of resources. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to complete on September 30, 2022. …

American Culinary Federation Honors Escoffier Leadership at National Convention

September 1, 2022 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Two members of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts leadership team were recognized by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) at their 2022 National Convention in Las Vegas last week for their outstanding contributions to the culinary industry. …