South Central U.S. Food Manufacturing News Monitoring

Pet food manufacturer Milk-Bone eyes Alabama for project

J.M. Smucker Co is considering a $52 million expansion in its Milk-Bone plant in Buffalo, but Alabama is also in the running for the project. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Milk-Bone is planning a $50 million expansion of its Buffalo plant for the Soft n' Chewy line …

Pet food manufacturer Milk-Bone eyes Alabama for project

State lawmakers say they're prioritizing health by taking additives out of school lunch

BATON ROUGE - State lawmakers say they want to take additives some say are harmful out of school lunches. State Sen. Patrick McMath, R-Covington says he wants to take specific dyes and additives out of food served to Louisiana students. The specific …

The Future of Artificial Colors in the US Food Supply Is Not So Bright

Only weeks after being confirmed, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary has advised food companies to remove artificial colors from their food products. He recently met with several major food brand CEOs, informing them that they have …

Greener Events: Convention Centers and Denali Partner to Keep Food Waste Out of Landfills

Food waste is a massive issue in the U.S., with 51% of food waste from retailers like convention centers and hotels ending up in landfills, contributing to methane emissions that make landfills the third-largest source of methane in the country, said Nancy …

Bird flu cases are down, but the threat hasn’t passed. What to know about the H5N1 outbreak.

By most indications, the avian influenza outbreak that has washed over U.S. farms is at an ebb. Experts don’t seem hopeful, however, that the problem has taken care of itself. The waterbirds that carry the virus in the wild have only just begun their …

Senator Carter holds town hall meeting on new environmental laws in Missouri

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter held a public meeting on new environmental laws that were passed last year in the Show-Me State. The event was held at the Joplin Greenhouse and Coffee Shop at 2820 E. 32nd Street in Joplin. “Land application of sludge is …

Food and Beverage News and Trends - March 2025 #2

This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. Secretary Kennedy takes first steps to eliminate GRAS exception. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. …

Food/agriculture industry seen as ‘backbone of US economy’

WASHINGTON — The US food and agriculture sector’s total output declined from a year ago but still accounts for almost a fifth of national economic output, according to the 2025 Feeding the Economy study released by 36 food and agriculture trade groups. The …

Hearthside Food Solutions to shutter California plant, affecting 175 jobs

Hearthside Food Solutions, the US contract manufacturer undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, plans to close another factory. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN), filed with the California Employment Development Department, said …

Tariff-Related Issues Mount; Proposed China Ship Fees Disrupt Trade

Updates: Policy/News/Markets, March 21, 2025 — Tariffs would deepen U.S./Mexico sugar trade woes. The US is set to import the least amount of sugar from Mexico since 2008 as droughts and impending tariffs disrupt trade, Bloomberg reports (link …

Burr, Ferguson register to lobby

By CAITLIN OPRYSKO  03/17/2025 06:14 PM EDT Updated 03/18/2025 06:09 PM EDT 2025-03-18T06:09-0400 Presented by The Association of American Universities With help from Daniel Lippman RETIRED GOP LAWMAKERS REGISTER TO LOBBY: Former Sen. …

Less than 1 in 4 Food Firms Recognize AI's Role in Sustainability Despite Rising ESG Demands Reveals Foods Connected

Survey reveals that while 70% of food businesses have adopted some form of AI, few are tapping into its full potential to drive sustainability efforts. BELFAST, UNITED KINGDOM, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research from Foods …

AiTEN Robotics to Unveil Next-Gen Autonomous Forklifts at LogiMat 2025

Revolutionizing Smart Logistics with Award-Winning Innovations BADEN-WüRTTEMBERG, BADEN-WüRTTEMBERG, GERMANY, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AiTEN Robotics, a global leader in autonomous material handling solutions, is set to transform the …

AiTEN Robotics to Unveil Next-Gen Autonomous Forklifts at ProMat 2025

Revolutionizing Smart Logistics with Award-Winning Innovations CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AiTEN Robotics, a global leader in autonomous material handling solutions, is set to transform the landscape of …

KBL Cosmetics Announces Beauty Trends Webinar (April 29th at 10AM PDT) on Beauty Aesthetics, Natural Formulations & More

AZUZA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With growing consumer interest in effective, minimalist routines and nature-inspired formulations, the beauty industry is redefining its approach to care and design. On April 29, 2025, at 10: …

CES Family of Companies Acquires Bolton & Hay

CES Family of Companies Acquires Bolton & Hay of Des Moines, Iowa DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CES Family of Companies (CES), a leading supplier of equipment, supplies, and service in the Midwest, has …

Robot Industries Launches RiA Agents AI: A Game-Changer in Intelligent Automation

Robot Industries introduces RiA AI agents to revolutionize business automation and enhance human potential! BERLIN, GERMANY, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robot Industries is proud to announce the launch of RiA - AI Agents for Business …

Browns Restaurant Group Announces Browns Socialhouse® location in Cambridge, ON

BROWNS RESTAURANT GROUP is beyond excited to announce the opening of Browns Socialhouse® Cambridge in Cambridge, Ontario. VANCOUVER, CANADA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BROWNS RESTAURANT GROUP is beyond excited to announce the opening …

Twisted Taco Returns to Spelman College This March

Beloved Tex-Mex Spot to Serve Campus Once Again in Lower Manley Food Hall ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exciting news for the Spelman College community! Twisted Taco, known for its fresh and flavorful Tex-Mex …

Ocean House Announces Author Series with Deborah Goodrich Royce

WATCH HILL, RI, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ocean House, a Forbes Five-Star Hotel, Spa and Restaurant, Relais and Châteaux, luxury resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Watch Hill, R.I., is delighted to announce the …

Hop Into Sweet Delights This Easter with Limited-Edition Chocolates and Novelty Items from Norman Love Confections

Premier chocolatier specializing in edible artistry has curated 10 new flavors for the upcoming Easter holiday FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Norman Love Confections, the premier chocolatier specializing in …

Culinary Distinctions Between Sea Salt and Table Salt: Insights from Old Metairie Olive Oils and Vinegars

METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the world of gourmet and home cooking, salt plays a central role in how food tastes, feels, and even smells. While table salt remains a common pantry staple, sea salt has …

Applied Food Sciences Earns Sello Chakra Certification for Sustainable Guayusa Sourcing, Empowering Amazonian ...

Kerrville, Texas, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Food Sciences (AFS) is proud to receive the Sello Chakra (Chakra Seal), a certification from the Amazonian Kichwa communities of Ecuador, in recognition of its integral role in sourcing raw …

Business Reporter: How AI solutions can help reach operational efficiencies in Food & Beverage industry

Business Reporter: Reinforcing the link between digital transformation, strategy and mindset. How AI solutions can help reach operational efficiencies in F&B LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article …

The MVPs of BBQ: Smokey Woods Announces Their Brand Ambassador Program

Smokey Woods BBQ launches its Brand Ambassador Program, uniting top pitmasters to showcase premium wood fuels at competitions nationwide. CRIVITZ, WI, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing the Smokey Woods Brand Ambassador …

eGiftify & Oracle Simphony: Seamless Gift Card Management Now Live

eGiftify Announces Seamless Integration with Oracle Simphony, Revolutionizing Gift Card Programs for Hotels, Resorts, and Restaurants NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eGiftify, a leading provider of omni-channel …

Visit Calistoga Announces Wellness Weekend May 9-11

Curated itineraries designed to inspire mindfulness and vitality. CALISTOGA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This spring, Visit Calistoga (visitcalistoga.com) welcomes its 4th annual Wellness Weekend, May 9-11, 2025. …

Kitchen Guard Expands into San Francisco’s East Bay with New Franchise Owner Emilio Heredia

Emerging B2B Service Brand Comes Home to California with First Location SAN FRANCISO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kitchen Guard, the premier provider of commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services (KEC), announces …

The Top Food Safety Management Vendors According to the FeaturedCustomers Winter 2025 Customer Success Report Rankings

FeaturedCustomers releases the Winter 2025 Food Safety Management Customer Success Report. SUNRISE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today FeaturedCustomers published the Winter 2025 Food Safety Management Customer Success …

Canadian Professionals Champion Corporate Sustainability Through CSE’s Certified ESG Practitioner Program

CSE is launching its Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program – Leadership Edition 2025 in Canada, set for April 10–11 and 14, 2024. TORONTO, ILLINOIS, CANADA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Sustainability and …

The Old Dutch Cupboard Provides a Guide to Ice Cream Cones

TELFORD, PA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Old Dutch Cupboard in Telford, PA, a proud carrier of Fox Meadows Creamery Ice Cream, is helping ice cream enthusiasts discover the best way to enjoy their favorite frozen treats. While …