Eric Schroeder

Eric Schroeder is managing editor of Milling & Baking News, Food Business News and World Grain. He has more than 20 years of experience covering the grain, milling and baking industries for Sosland Publishing Company. He is a graduate of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas.

Food and beverage associations request priority access to COVID-19 vaccine

15 food, beverage associations request priority access to COVID-19 vaccine

11.17.2020

By Eric Schroeder

The groups sent a second letter to President Donald Trump on Nov. 11, following a similar letter sent in late June.

Anchor acquires Dakota Dry Bean barley assets

Anchor Ingredients acquires barley production assets

10.30.2020

By Eric Schroeder

The ingredient supplier purchased Dakota Dry Bean, Inc.'s barley business and related production assets for an undisclosed amount.

Mary L. Bandu, Ph.D., director of microbiology at Great Plains Analytical Lab.

Microbiology director added to Great Plains leadership

08.01.2020

By Eric Schroeder

Mary L. Bandu, Ph.D., brings 17 years of industry experience to her new role as director of microbiology.

Cargill to cease sharing quarterly financial earnings

Cargill no longer sharing quarterly financials

06.09.2020

By Eric Schroeder

The company has decided to stop sharing its quarterly earnings, opting to only publicize annual revenue and operating cash flow reinvested back into the company.

Sosland to launch web series in lieu of in-person Purchasing Seminar

Sosland to host virtual video series in lieu of in-person Purchasing Seminar

05.18.2020

By Eric Schroeder

Four hour-long webinars will replace the 10 hours of presentations originally scheduled.

Credit Suisse projects both positive and negative long-term impacts to global food industry

Pandemic could cause persisting changes to food industry

04.20.2020

By Eric Schroeder

In a recent report, Robert Moskow, research analyst for Credit Suisse, said four structural factors are expected to cause long-term effects in the food and foodservice sectors.

In light of COVID-19 travel and gathering restrictions, Sosland has decided to cancel its 2020 Purchasing Seminar event

Sosland Publishing cancels 2020 Purchasing Seminar due to COVID-19

04.02.2020

By Eric Schroeder

The decision was made as the worsening COVID-19 pandemic causes increased restrictions on travel and business/social gatherings, which is expected to extend well into the year.