Baking & Snack

MegaMex Foods LLC is expanding its La Victoria and Chi Chi’s brands with the introduction of enchilada sauces and street taco-style tortillas. http://ow.ly/ur2h50GAcsu #foodindustry #bakingindustry

Bunge has named two new members to its board of directors: Michael Kobori and Kenneth Simril. http://ow.ly/pUxp50GAbQt #foodindustry #bakingindustry

If you haven't already read this month's issue of Baking & Snack be sure to give it a look. Here are our editor's favorite stories to get you started.

PepsiCo is creating digital hubs in Dallas and Barcelona, Spain, to centralize and advance the company’s efforts around such technologies as predictive analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning. http://ow.ly/4oU050Gzlcx #foodindustry #bakingindustry

Michael Okoroafor, PhD, has been promoted to chief sustainability officer at McCormick & Co. Inc. In his new role he will be responsible for growing the company’s recognition as a leader in sustainability. http://ow.ly/h5OI50GzkTx #foodindustry #bakingindustry

After nearly 19 years with the organization, Kelly Knowles has left the American Bakers Association. https://www.bakingbusiness.com//55001-kelly-knowles-depart #foodindustry #bakingindustry

Keith Moore and Makayla Nicholis have joined the staff at Sosland Publishing as the new managing editor and associate editor, respectively, of Baking & Snack. https://buff.ly/3jHX35H #foodindustry #bakingindustry

The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) will once again partner with iba. TRADE FAIR. IBIE will provide three original education sessions on-demand as part of iba’s inaugural virtual event, iba.CONNECTING EXPERTS, which occurs March 15-17. https://buff.ly/2LJ8n4T #foodindustry #bakingindustry #ibaConnectingExperts

In this month's Editor's Picks, Charlotte Atchley, editor, gives a rundown of three key stories featured in the magazine. https://buff.ly/3darosi #foodindustry #bakingindustry

The American Society of Baking will induct five new members to its 2021-2022 board of directors. https://buff.ly/3tUU9iw #foodindustry #bakingindustry

Shares of TreeHouse Foods surged nearly 23% after activist investor Jana Partners issued a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission urging the company to explore a strategic review, including a potential sale. https://buff.ly/3tMEFx6 #foodindustry

Hormel Foods is acquiring Kraft Heinz Company nut business, which includes the Planters brand, for $3.35 billion in cash. https://buff.ly/3jGelAa #foodindustry #bakingindustry