The company also officially opened its Splenda sucralose facility in Singapore. The facility, which was completed in January, will now begin the process of ramping-up to full capacity. This is expected to take 12 to 18 months.

D.D. Williamson, Louisville, Ky., announced that Margaret Lawson, vice president of science and innovation, will receive the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Section (SCIFTS).

David Michael & Co., Philadelphia, set Oct. 4 as the date of its Innovation Roadshow at the Union League in Philadelphia. The next hot food and beverage ideas in retail, culinary and foodservice will be presented as David Michael's global technical staff focuses on these influential areas. Visit www.dmflavors.com for more information.