IDFA Welcomes End to Port Strike, Urges Administration to Remain Engaged Through Resolution of Contract Negotiations

The dockworkers union and port officials have agreed to extend their current contract until Jan. 15 to negotiate new contract conditions. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) issued this statement.

One Rock Capital Partners Completes Strategic Investment in Lewis Brothers Bakeries

October 7, 2024 Lewis Bakeries, Inc.

One Rock Capital Partners announced that one of its affiliates has completed a strategic investment in Lewis Brothers Bakeries, Inc., a third generation, family-owned bread and baked goods manufacturer headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, selling its products under market-leading brands including Lewis Bake Shop, Bunny Bread, Butternut and Healthy Life.

Lesaffre Acquires a Majority Stake in Biorigin to Strengthen and Broaden its Savory Ingredients Offering

October 7, 2024 Lesaffre

The aim of this deal is to leverage Lesaffre’s and Biorigin’s complementary capabilities to enable enhanced yeast derivative and savory ingredient solutions for customers worldwide. The business combination between Lesaffre and Biorigin will offer customers benefits by upgrading production capacity and new solutions based on the production and marketing of naturally derived ingredients for human food and animal nutrition industries.

Apeel Sciences Provides Free Coating Services to Support Produce Suppliers Affected by Port Strike

October 6, 2024 Apeel

As supply chain disruptions threaten the availability of fresh produce nationwide, Apeel Sciences’ free coating services offer a vital solution for minimizing waste and keeping healthy foods fresh and accessible to consumers.

Janssen PMP and Fresh Inset Sign Exclusive Partnership to Commercialize Vidre+, an Innovative Freshness Extension Solution

October 6, 2024 Fresh Inset

Vidre+ provides growers, packers, distributors and retailers with a new and unique management tool, so they can deliver just harvested freshness quality on a year-round basis. Furthermore, it enables retailers to increase their revenue and consumer satisfaction with fresh, high-quality produce, while minimizing food losses at the same time.