ICL Performance Products LP and BK Giulini, with previously separate sales and marketing groups within ICL PP in North America, have combined to form the new North American food division ICL Food Specialties.
Brynwood Partners VI L.P. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in the Back to Nature brand food business through a joint venture partnership with Kraft Foods.
Wild Flavors GmbH completed its acquisition of Cargill’s global juice cold blends and compounds business, and announced Vince Macciocchi as the chief operating officer for the North American entity, reporting directly to Michael H. Ponder, global chief executive officer, Wild Flavors GmbH.
Chefs' Warehouse, which distributes specialty food products to restaurants, country clubs, hotels, caterers and stores, paid $54.3 million to purchase Michael's Finer Meats LLC.