The moves are part of its strategy to deliver “accessible and affordable plant-based nutrition to manufacturers and foodservice providers.”

Tiago Darocha has more than 20 years of experience in operations, supply chain and quality management within the food and beverage industry, most recently at United Malt.

The facility will serve as a strategic center of excellence and regional hub.

The new recipe includes specially blended chocolate chips that feature a higher cacao content and a higher concentrate Madagascar vanilla extract than earlier recipes.

In its inaugural “Trend to Table” report, the company surveyed more than 10,000 consumers over the age of 18 for their thoughts on food purchasing decisions.

World weather and the impact it has on key agricultural regions and markets will be the focus of a June 3 presentation from Drew Lerner, president of World Weather, Inc.

The parent company of brands such as Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon made the move to reflect its reputation as the “go-to” choice in the restaurant industry.

One of the company's points of emphasis will be modernizing “the making and moving of donuts.”

Moore was one of the most recognized figures in the natural foods industry.

Now in its fifth decade, the seminar for purchasing executives of baking and other food-related businesses will be held June 2-4 at the Loews Kansas City hotel.