Aligning for Global Action in the Cocoa and Chocolate Sector: Feb 6-7 World Cocoa Foundation 2024 Partnership Meeting in Amsterdam

January 11, 2024 World Cocoa Foundation

Next month The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) will host its 2024 Partnership Meeting, in collaboration with CHOCOA, the premier industry conference for better chocolate. Themed “Aligning for Global Action,” this pivotal event will take place from February 6-7, 2024, at the historic Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Welcomes New Membership Director

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has announced Kristan (Kris) Neilson as the new Membership Director.

Golden State Foods Promotes Justin Vannoy to Corporate Senior Vice President and President, Liquid Products North America, and Trisha McRoberts to Corporate Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer

January 11, 2024 Perishable News

Golden State Foods is pleased to announce the promotions of Justin Vannoy to corporate senior vice president and president of Liquid Products North America (LPNA), and Trisha McRoberts to corporate vice president and chief procurement officer.

Upper Crust Food Service Announces Acquisition of Campus Cooks

January 11, 2024 Upper Crust Food Service

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC and Campus Cooks, LLC, two of the largest providers of contract food service management companies serving Fraternity and Sorority houses, announced today that they are combining operations via Upper Crust’s acquisition of Campus Cooks. Financial terms were not disclosed. Adam Guy, current CEO of Upper Crust, will oversee operations for the combined business moving forward.

Fill A Glass With Hope Raises $135,500 to Provide Milk to Families in Need

Dairy farmer and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program chair Lolly Lesher, Bernville, Pa., helped kick off the 2024 Fill a Glass with Hope® campaign at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Spearheaded by Feeding Pennsylvania and local food banks, the campaign raised $135,500 in donations to feed Pennsylvania’s food-insecure families. To date, the campaign has provided more than 36 million servings of fresh milk to nourish those in need.