Food processing | Prepared Foods

Roquette Opens World's Largest Pea Protein Plant

The company works closely with food leaders to develop new products and solutions that are contributing to the development of a new plant-based cuisine

November 17, 2021

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A Universe of Ingredients Expands Upon Entering Commercial Manufacturing

Quality expert Nancy Jo Seaton emphasizes the importance of detailed ingredient specifications

Nancy Jo Seaton

October 15, 2021

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Once you move into the world of commercial manufacturing the universe of ingredients increases exponentially. No longer is there only one "sesame oil", but rather there is sesame flavor, toasted sesame flavor, in liquid or powder form, and then at least 10 different types of oil from which to choose.

Irish Dairy Co-op Acquires US Cheese Business from Whitehall Specialties Inc.

The acquisition significantly increases the company's current position in the US cheese ingredients market

October 14, 2021

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Irish dairy cooperative, Ornua, completed the acquisition of US cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialties Inc. (WSI) for an undisclosed sum from Mason Wells, a private equity firm based in Milwaukee.

Managing Peanut Ingredients in Food Processing Facilities

The National Peanut Board partnered with the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) to create a free, downloadable roadmap for processors

June 23, 2021

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Controlling food allergens in processing environments can be a challenging but not impossible task. Brands and manufacturers from small to large often have questions or concerns about managing allergens, specifically peanut, in their facilities.

Riviana Foods Invests $15 Million in Memphis Production Facility

The move will improve production and expand instant rice capacity at the facility

April 13, 2021

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The renovations and new installations will increase reliability, volume output, productivity and efficiency and, just as important, advance the sustainability of the production process. Completion of the project is expected in the third quarter.

Sensient Natural Ingredients Acquires Chili Pepper Plant in New Mexico

The facility processes capsicums and a variety of specialty chilies for commercial sale to CPG food manufacturers, spice blenders, and foodservice customers

March 30, 2021

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Sensient Natural Ingredients LLC (SNI), a processor and supplier of dehydrated vegetable products and natural food ingredients, announced that it has finalized a transaction to acquire New Mexico Chili Products Inc., a dehydrated chili production facility in Deming, N.M., that processes capsicums and a variety of specialty chilies for commercial sale to CPG food manufacturers, spice blenders, and foodservice customers.

Redefine Meat Raises $29M Round Led by Happiness Capital and Hanaco Ventures

Investment will be used for large-scale pilot line and product launch in Europe, followed by Asia and North America

February 16, 2021

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Alt-Meat innovator Redefine Meat announced the completion of a $29 million A-series funding round led by Happiness Capital and Hanaco Ventures.

Santa Monica Seafood Buys Out JV Partner in Ethos Seafood Group

Ethos Seafood develops and sells pre-packaged, chilled seafood products to retail grocers

January 13, 2021

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Santa Monica Seafood, a national seafood processor and distributor headquartered in Southern California, announced that it has closed a purchase agreement for the equity interest in its Ethos Seafood Group division that had been owned by an outside, unaffiliated group. Santa Monica Seafood now owns 100% of Ethos Seafood.

Sensus Expands Capacity to Meet Consumer Interest in Immunity, Holistic Health

Demand for better-for-you food products is increasing and shows no signs of subsiding

December 1, 2020

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To keep up with the rising demand of chicory inulin market led by growing consumer preference toward healthier food ingredients, Sensus committed significant capital for expansion of its production capacity starting in 2021. The planned investments will be matched by Sensus contracting increased acreage for chicory roots with its farmer base.

Better by the Bottle

On-trend retail sauces, marinades help at-home consumers add greater appeal to meals

Juliet Greene

November 27, 2020

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COVID-19 has been the great disruptor of 2020 and it shows in the sauce and marinade flavor profiles currently trending. With many restaurants on either hiatus or using abbreviated menus for dine-in or take out, grocery retail trends are leading the way for manufacturers.