3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (248+ words) CHICAGO — Protein2o, a manufacturer of fruit-flavored, clear protein water formulated with whey protein isolate, has named Mark Rappaport as chief executive officer. Rappaport succeeds Chris Pruneda. Rappaport brings more than two decades of experience in the beverage and consumer brands space,…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (308+ words) BEDMINSTER, NJ. — Applegate Farms, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corp., recently detailed new findings on omega fatty acids in its Regenerative Organic Certified all-beef hot dogs. During 2025, Applegate converted all its beef hot dogs to verified regenerative farms. For the…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (162+ words) SALT LAKE CITY — USANA Health Sciences, Inc. is expanding its Rise Wellness brand with Protein Pop Balance, a ready-to-drink protein beverage formulated with prebiotics. The functional soda contains 15 grams of protein, including 10 grams of clear whey protein isolate, along with…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (153+ words) RIVERVIEW, FLA. — Mane has acquired Cvista, a supplier of citrus oil fractions and natural essences in Riverview. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 2010 by Hadi Lashkajani, Cvista uses its technology to produce citrus-derived flavor ingredients, specialty…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (112+ words) Food Business News Laird Superfood names new chief financial officer BOULDER, COLO. — Laird Superfood, Inc. named Mark Johnson as chief financial officer, effective Oct. 1. Johnson joins the manufacturer of plant-based and functional products from Tropicana Brands Group. At Tropicana Brands…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (268+ words) CHICAGO — Gunnar Sigge, PhD, associate professor and head of the Department of Food Science at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, has been named president of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). He succeeds Peggy Poole, PhD, who completed her one-year…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (143+ words) Ashley Wainer, left, chief executive officer at Runamok and Eric Sorkin, co-founder and outgoing CEO at Runamok. FAIRFAX, VT. — Runamok has updated its leadership team upon celebrating its 10-year anniversary. The Vermont-based organic maple syrup and specialty maple products manufacturer…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (183+ words) Stan Stuka, vice president, commercial at Dole Packaged Foods, LLC. WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIF. — Stan Stuka has returned to Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, in the newly created role of vice president, commercial. As vice president, commercial, Stuka will lead sales and marketing…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (122+ words) ROSEMONT, ILL. — Haribo is expanding its confectionery portfolio Balla Bites. The multisensory candy features a chewy outer layer with a soft center and is available in flavors such as orange, blackberry, lemon, strawberry, apple and wild berry. The candy also is…...