Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity investment firm, acquired Gehl Foods, a Germantown, Wis.-based manufacturer of dairy-based products, including cheese sauces, puddings, yogurt and nutritional beverages available through foodservice and retail channels.
H.J. Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., Northfield, Ill., entered into a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Co., what is said to be the third largest food and beverage company in North America.
Today’s organic tent looks a lot different than yesterday’s, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), Washington, D.C. That’s because organic has become more mainstream, with a plethora of options created to meet the needs of a wide and multi-faceted culture.
John Bowie was promoted to chief operating officer of Arby's Restaurant Group, taking over for George Condos, who announced his retirement. John Merkin was named chief operating officer, US, of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. And, Denny Marie Post was promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president and chief concept officer of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers.
Agricultural greenhouse gases (GHG) make up 8.1% of total U.S. GHG emissions. Therefore, the dairy cattle farming industry is challenged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining or increasing profitability