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The Mendota facility is located about 90 miles southwest of Chicago, conveniently located near railways with quick-access to Midwestern farms and food producers. Pic: ADM

Modern ADM mill opens in Midwest, with triple the capacity of closing plants

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has opened the doors to its state-of-the-art, 30-cwt Mendota mill – replete with current technology and convenient access to railways.

Lay’s gets an Instagram refresh to attract younger consumers

PepsiCo’s Lay’s potato chips – which were launched in 1932 – is coming out with its first packaging redesign since 2007.

Free-to-attend webinars: Safe handling of enzymes in the bakery sector

FEDIMA and AMFEP are hosting a series of webinars that delve into the safe guidelines for workers in the baking industry who are exposed to dust from flour and enzymes.

Grain drain: Drought woes lead to Australian wheat exports drop

Australia’s position as one of the world’s most important grain producers has dwindled away following years of drought and flagging exports that have put wheat in a slump.

Promise Gluten Free brings healthier, fluffier and uniquely baked-in-store gluten-free bread to US

With the US launch of Promise Gluten Free, consumers looking for celiac-safe breads will no longer be restricted to the freezer aisle or required to choose between tasteless loaves without structural integrity or more flavorful and chewy options that...

Brexit fears grow, food shortages expected if UK crashes out

Two thirds of shoppers expect food shortages as a result of Brexit, says HIM survey, as confectionery companies start planning for worst-case scenario.