New product features prebiotic starch for gut health.

Will debut by 2025.

Becomes first CPG company to join organization’s HAI affiliate program.

Consumers can use the Panera Grocery Rewards app to collect in-café credit.

Industry groups defend the sweetener’s safety.
 

Sweetener is derived from whole carob fruit.
 

Concerns about volume trends in new year.

Effort would provide clear oversight, improve service for agricultural shippers.

He will succeed Lawrence Kurzius.

Will retain same flavor as Casey’s original crust recipe.