Month: June 2024

Gluten-Free Certification Organization Withdraws Certification from Best Express Foods

June 3, 2024 Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG)

The Gluten Intolerance Group’s Gluten-free Certification Organization (GFCO) has made the decision to withdraw certification from Best Express Foods, Inc., the umbrella company to Universal Bakery (BEF/Universal Baking), and the producer of “Aussie Bites” and other products. This decision comes after a thorough investigation in the U.S. and Canada of BEF/Universal Baking’s “Aussie Bites” following a safety alert that was issued on May 15, 2024, revealing positive test results for gluten in excess of the FDA threshold.   …

Sucro Announces Board Changes and Approval of Stock Purchase Plan

June 3, 2024 Sucro Limited

Sucro Limited, an integrated sugar refiner focused primarily on serving North American sugar markets, announced changes to its board of directors as a result of elections at its annual shareholders’ meeting as well as the approval by shareholders of a stock purchase plan for employees of the Company and its subsidiaries.  …

Darryl Bergman Appointed Chief Financial Officer of High Liner Foods

June 3, 2024 High Liner Foods Incorporated

Darryl Bergman joins High Liner Foods with more than 25 years of executive-level financial experience, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of Clearwater Seafoods. Mr. Bergman has extensive experience in growth organizations, previously as CFO for Exchange Income Corporation, a highly successful growth oriented diversified portfolio company with over $2.5 billion in revenues. Mr. Bergman also held key senior finance roles in helping transform Northland Power Inc. …

‘Injured by a Vegan?’ Campaign Promotes Plant-Based Lifestyle by Parodying Ambulance Chaser Billboards

June 3, 2024 Eat Differently

The plant-based advocacy organization, Eat Differently, has launched a new “Hate Vegans?” ad campaign that, through humor and parody, hopes to drive in-depth discussions about the real reasons vegans care so much and what we can all do, right now in our lives, to change the world. …

UNLIMEAT Kimbap Products Now Available via DoorDash’s DashMart

June 3, 2024 UNLIMEAT

Traditionally, Kimbap consists of cooked rice, vegetables, fish, and meat rolled in kim (gim) – dried sheets of seaweed – and served in bite-sized slices. UNLIMEAT’s frozen kimbap stands out from other vegan options by featuring plant-based bulgogi and tuna. Each roll is filled with plant-based bulgogi or tuna, garlic stems, and pickled daikon radish. By freezing the kimbap, UNLIMEAT prevents the seaweed from becoming soggy, allowing it to be stored for up to 12 months. This entirely plant-based kimbap can be prepared and ready to eat in just 3 minutes in the microwave, offering a quick and delightful meal or snack. …