Cocoa Leaders Unite to Embrace Innovation in the Face of Unprecedented Challenges at WCF Partnership Meeting

February 25, 2025 World Cocoa Foundation

Political and economic instability in recent weeks – from the delay and simplification of regulation to the freeze on international development funding and soaring cocoa prices – are further straining a global cocoa sector already grappling with profound challenges. In response, the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting will convene global leaders to drive collaboration, accelerate innovation and build long-term resilience across the supply chain.

Home Chef Partners with SpongeBob SquarePants to Bring Bikini Bottom’s Iconic Flavors to Kitchens on Land Nationwide

February 25, 2025 Home Chef

Home Chef, the leading meal solutions company available online and in stores nationwide, is partnering with the beloved Nickelodeon animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants, to bring SpongeBob’s crustaceous crew’s recipes to the Home Chef menu. Inspired by SpongeBob’s underwater adventures, this four-week collaboration combines iconic moments from the show with delicious dishes that will make everyone feel like a goofy goober.

Women’s Foodservice Forum Reveals its Class of 2025 Change Makers

February 25, 2025 Women's Foodservice Forum

Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF), the leading non-profit organization working toward developing and advancing women in the foodservice industry for more than 35 years, has announced its Change Makers Class of 2025. They are women representing the future of our foodservice industry by driving strong business results and exemplifying leadership skills. This year marks the seventh class of WFF Change Makers.

Tulkoff Food Products Appoints Mike Kagan as New CEO

February 25, 2025 Tulkoff Food Products

Following its recent acquisition by Graham Partners, Tulkoff Food Products is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Kagan, a seasoned industry executive with over a dozen years of technical solutions selling experience across the functional ingredients and sauces markets, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Middleby Announces Intent to Separate Food Processing Business into a Standalone Public Company, Creating Independent Innovative Leaders in the Kitchen Equipment and Food Processing Industries

February 25, 2025 Middleby

The Middleby Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of equipment for commercial foodservice, residential kitchens and food processing industries, today announced that as an update on its previously announced strategic review its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate its food processing business into a standalone public company.