Founded in 1903, EFCO develops and distributes savory sauces, bakery fillings, bakery mixes, bakery concentrates, beverage bases and syrups, sauces and spreads, fruit toppings and specialty toppings.

Many companies are responding specifically to the call for gluten-free options in the snack and bakery category, said Matt Goldstein, Ardent Mills.

PLI is a joint initiative by NPPC and NPB to provide a comprehensive training program for pork producers to learn how to spread the industry’s story to the public.

The survey also identified key business challenges in the meat industry and market that influenced investment decisions.

The diet was praised for its focus on overall quality, instead of a single nutrient or food group, and on daily consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, olive oil, herbs and spices.

The new Raydia Food Group platform enables existing Stanz and Troyer’s customers to continue to benefit from the unified company’s distribution services.

Eric Weiner, partner at Lowenstein Sandler’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Group, said he is bullish about the food tech market in 2024.

Online food retail sales, which include instore pickup, curbside delivery, and at-home delivery, reached $76 billion in 2022. Euromonitor International predicts online grocery will be the largest source of growth for food in the US in the future.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services established the Central Virginia Poultry Cooperative, hoping to attract new poultry businesses to the area.

The new Little Debbie Vanilla Mini Donuts and Big Pack Valentine Cakes – Vanilla are available at retail stores nationwide now.