Scoular said the new business will focus on delivering ingredients that provide superior function, texture and flavor.

Ongoing inflationary pressures and the softening consumer environment weighed on first-quarter earnings at J&J Snack Foods.

Key strategic accomplishments across the business, particularly the company’s progress on productivity and innovation objectives, lifted fiscal 2022 earnings and revenues at ADM, said company executives.

The company’s products now will be available at retail at all Market District and Dom’s Kitchen & Market locations.

The transaction was first announced in November 2022.

The committee will hold a public meeting Feb. 9-10. Throughout the committee’s deliberations, the public and other stakeholders will be encouraged to provide comments and feedback.

Jeff Frank has been named chief executive officer of Organic Valley, effective Jan. 23.

Joanne Knight has been named acting chief financial officer of Cargill. She will fill the role of Jamie Miller, who will step down on Jan. 13 to take an opportunity outside of Cargill, the company said.

Goodman Gluten Free, a manufacturer of gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and soy-free baked foods, has entered the brown-and-serve dinner rolls category.

The Kellogg Co., which earlier this year suspended all imports of its products and suspended investment and support for its international brands, including advertising and promotions in Russia, has divested its operations in Russia to a local Russian company, Chernogolovka.