Blommer Chocolate Co., North America’s largest cocoa bean processor and ingredient chocolate products supplier, has announced that Peter Blommer has been named president and chief operating officer of the company.

TIC Gums has always been known for its excellent technical support and accessibility.

P. L. Thomas is pleased to announce that Terese O’Neill has joined the company as key account manager.

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals Inc., a worldwide supplier of all-natural, zero-calorie stevia, and Wild Flavors Inc., one of the largest, privately-owned suppliers of natural and health-enhancing ingredients, flavors, colors and innovative product concepts to the food and beverage industry, have completed the process for self-affirmation of GRAS status for the stevia extracts they supply worldwide.

Jungbunzlauer introduces two new market development managers focusing on the HealthyChoices ingredients portfolio in North America.

Nikken Foods USA, Inc. announces the recent hiring of Lori J. Hamilton as national sales manager.

Recognizing the value in communicating with our customers through alternative media, David Michael & Co. has joined Twitter, a social networking and micro-blogging service.

Bananas are one of the most popular tropical fruits in the world. Americans consume an average of 25 pounds of bananas yearly per person.

Advanced Food Systems has launched a new Web site – www.afsnj.com – that makes it easy to locate solutions to food formulation and processing challenges.

Fage USA’s yogurt manufacturing venture in the States has been a great success, so much so the company is already expanding the facility.