SUPPLIER NEWS
Highland Specialty Grains
Highland Specialty Grains, a breeder of barley and other specialty grains, announced the availability of new and improved hulless barley varieties. The enhanced traits include higher protein and more beta-glucan. The company acquired barley varieties and germplasm from Westbred in 2014. The acquisition included different kinds of barley, including conventional feed barleys for feed grain, forage barley varieties, and food barley varieties.
T. Hasegawa USA
Food industry professionals, CPG product developers and culinary connoisseurs can now benefit from a free educational series that guides participants through the entire lifecycle of flavor development, all led by world-class flavor experts. T. Hasegawa USA launched its new comprehensive program, Taste Academy, an educational series designed to lead industry professionals through the journey of developing new food and beverage flavors from the lab to a finished product. Taste Academy is an all-encompassing online series that highlights each step of flavor development from research phases to molecular science and technology, sensory analysis, applications, and more.
CARGILL
Cargill’s Fiscal Year 2023 ESG Report details the company’s progress towards its sustainability commitments and showcases the work being done on the ground to drive positive global impact across operations, supply chains and communities. Its sustainability strategy is designed to deliver on the company’s purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way, by creating products, partnerships, and programs in the prioritized areas of climate, land and water, and people.
ERIEZ
Eriez announced the appointment of Jaisen Kohmuench as president and CEO, effective January 1. He will succeed current president and CEO Lukas Guenthardt, who is retiring at the end of 2023. This appointment is the culmination of a carefully planned succession strategy, with Kohmuench working closely alongside Guenthardt and the Eriez board of directors to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities.
ChickP Protein, Ltd.
Plant protein provider ChickP Protein, Ltd. is aiming at the active nutrition market to meet surging demand for natural, high-protein, plant-based nutrition bars and similar on-the-go, better-for-you products. The company has developed a line of prototypes, powered by its 90% chickpea isolate, to fit the requirements of active lifestyle consumers and others who live life on the go.
ProMach
ProMach announced that it has acquired Sentry Equipment & Erectors Inc., a North American manufacturer of conveyor and container handling machines. The addition of Sentry further expands ProMach’s extensive product portfolio. Founded in 1980 in Forest, VA, Sentry is a supplier of high-quality conveyors, packaging equipment, container handling solutions, and related services. It has a portfolio of conveyance solutions, including table-top conveyor for both bottles and cans, case and pallet conveyor, neck-guided air conveyor, and accumulation conveyor. Additionally, Sentry manufactures a wide array of packaging equipment, including case and bulk palletizing, de-palletizing, and robotic systems.
Orbis Corp.
Reusable packaging maker Orbis Corp. has expanded its manufacturing facility located in Urbana, OH. The expansion adds 30% more space for the production of Orbis totes and pallets, and allows the company to add more presses and tools, increase capacity, and shorten lead times. Coupled with its favorable geographic location for freight optimization, the Urbana plant expansion reportedly will help Orbis better serve its customers nationwide.
Puratos usa
Puratos USA recently launched its Topfil Gourmet Fresh apple fillings, a range of premium fresh apple fillings made from Honey Crisp and Granny Smith apples grown in Washington’s Yakima Valley. According to the company, the fruit fillings boast a blend of sweet and tangy flavors with a crunchy texture. Available in 3/8-inch diced and half slices, with a minimum of 60% and 70% fruit respectively, both varieties are free from artificial flavors, colors, and bio-engineered ingredients, making them suitable for use in pies, cakes, pastries, and more.
