Articles Tagged with ''food industry news''

Kerry Group Announces Further Development Initiatives

Total consideration for three business acquisitions, including Red Arrow Products, Island Oasis and Wellmune, amounts to $735 Million

October 22, 2015

Kerry, a global taste & nutrition and consumer foods group, announced the acquisitions of U.S. based Red Arrow Products, Island Oasis and Biothera Inc’s Wellmune® business.

Kerry Acquires Wellmune

Acquisition, from Biothera Inc., focuses 100% natural food, beverage, and supplement ingredient

October 21, 2015

Kerry Group plc, a global taste and nutrition company, acquired Wellmune® from Biothera Inc., a natural food, beverage and supplement ingredient that is clinically proven to help strengthen the immune system.

ConAgra Names Biegger Chief Supply Chain Officer

Biegger will have end-to-end supply chain responsibilities for the Consumer Foods business

October 21, 2015

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced the appointment of David Biegger as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective Monday, Oct. 5.

Cargill to Invest $111 Million to Convert Nebraska Plant

Conversion provides new cooked meat capabilities

October 20, 2015

Cargill is investing $111 million to convert its ground beef plant at Columbus, Neb., to a cooked meats facility and relocate ground beef production currently taking place there.

La Terra Fina Becomes HP Hood Affiliate

Claridge Inc. announced the sale of one of its portfolio companies, La Terra Fina USA

October 19, 2015

Claridge Inc. announced the sale of one of its portfolio companies, La Terra Fina USA, based in Union City, California, to an affiliate of HP Hood LLC, effective October 9 2015.

Dr. Ody Maningat Returns to MGP

Maningat to assume role as Vice President of Ingredients R&D and Chief Science Officer

October 16, 2015

MGP, a producer of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches, announced the appointment of prominent cereal food scientist Clodualdo “Ody” Maningat, Ph.D., to serve in the role of vice president of ingredients research & development and chief science officer.

Smithfield Recognized as IHOP Partner

IHOP names Smithfield Farmland Foodservice Vendor Partner of the Year as a result of menu and product innovations

October 16, 2015

The ceremony took place as part of the company’s annual International Franchise Conference, where franchisees and IHOP executives gathered to celebrate the brand’s success as the leader in the family dining category and collaborate on plans designed to build upon that lead in 2016.

BFY Holdings Names New President, Chief Sales Officer

Dan Morgan will be responsible for leading the expansion of the company’s sales and distribution efforts

October 15, 2015

BFY Holdings LLC (“BFY”), the better-for-you snack company which makes PopCorners® and other better-for-you branded and private label snack products, announced that Dan Morgan has been named President and Chief Sales Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Morgan will be responsible for leading the expansion of the company’s sales and distribution efforts for both branded and private label products and will report directly to BFY’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul Nardone.

Arcadia Biosciences Receive Patent

Resistant starch wheat technology offers potential health benefits with higher fiber content and lower glycemic index

October 14, 2015

The patent covers Arcadia’s non-genetically modified Resistant Starch (RS) Wheat lines.

Perdue to Acquire Natural Food Holdings

Acquisition includes Niman Ranch Brand

October 13, 2015

Perdue and LNK Partners announced that Natural Food Holdings, including the well-known Niman Ranch® brand, is being purchased by Perdue.

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