Month: May 2024

Ferrero Opens its First Ever Chocolate Factory in North America

May 14, 2024 Ferrero

The chocolate processing facility is part of Ferrero’s overall growth and investment in North America. In addition to new projects in Illinois, the company recently invested in new capacity and capabilities for its Brantford, Ontario plant and added distribution centers in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona, as well as invested in Oregon’s hazelnut growers. Ferrero’s North American presence now totals more than 5,100 employees across eight offices and twelve plants and warehouses in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. …

Boursin Cheese Debuts New Limited-Edition Flavor, Rosemary & Black Garlic

May 14, 2024 Boursin, Bel Brands USA

Boursin Rosemary & Black Garlic is a unique variant of the fan-favorite cheese with a new addition of umami flavors, differentiating itself against the rest of the portfolio. It also offers the signature creamy, yet crumbly texture that stands out against other specialty cheese spreads in the category. …

2024 Hall of Fame Inductee: Cristiano Creminelli, Creminelli Fine Meats/Charcuterie Artisans

May 14, 2024 Mark Hamstra, Specialty Food News

Starting out in 2007 in the basement of Caputo’s Market & Deli in Salt Lake City, Creminelli used his family’s salami recipe to build a specialty food empire, Creminelli Fine Meats, that has won numerous awards for its premium salami and other products. The growth of the company, which Creminelli founded with partners Chris Bowler and Jared Lynch, has been exponential. …

Oppy Celebrates Excellence as Canada’s Best Managed

May 14, 2024 Oppy

Canada’s Best Managed program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy and innovation, culture and commitment, capabilities and governance, and financial performance. Oppy has been selected every year since it first applied in 2001. …

Ark Foods Ignites the Summer Season with Peppers for Every Occasion

May 14, 2024 Ark Foods

In a culinary landscape where spice often reigns supreme, Ark Foods recognizes that not all heat is created equal. From the fiery zest of Jalapeño peppers to the mild allure of Shishito peppers, Ark Foods presents a spectrum of options to suit every preference. Each Ark Foods pepper tote bags are thoughtfully labeled with a spice meter, empowering consumers to embark on a flavor journey tailored to their heat tolerance. …