The Consumer Price Index for baked foods and cereal products increased 0.6% in October, the smallest month-over-month gain since it advanced 0.5% in December 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.

ADM has opened its new North America microbiology laboratory at the ADM specialty manufacturing facility in Decatur, Ill.

Devon Griggs has been promoted to senior director of food safety at Conagra Brands Inc.

Puratos UK has strengthened its fruit filling offerings with the acquisition of Fourayes, the UK’s largest fruit processor and commercial jam manufacturer for bakeries, desserts and dairy.

La Brea Bakery has introduced a new cinnamon raisin artisan bread at Kroger-owned stores.

The average price paid for white pan bread increased 4.1¢ per lb in August, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.

Seaboard Corp. announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter which showed promise in its turkey investments. 

Putting its “deep expertise, unique position connecting the global supply chain, and extensive innovative partnerships to work” helped Cargill lift global revenues 23% in fiscal 2022 ended May 31 to $165 billion, said David MacLennan, chief executive officer, and Brian Sikes, chief operating officer.

Melinda R. Rich has been named chairman of Rich Holdings Inc. She succeeds her husband, Robert E. Rich Jr., who has been named senior chairman.

Tyson Foods, Inc. on Aug. 3 broke ground on a 170,000-square-foot expansion project at its prepared foods facility in Caseyville.