MegaMex Foods LLC, a joint venture between Hormel Foods Corporation HRL and Herdez Del Fuerte, S.A. de C.V., announced the closing of an agreement to acquire 100% of Fresherized Foods.
Brynwood Partners VI L.P. announced it acquired St. Paul, Minnesota-based Pearson Candy Company. Terms and conditions of the transaction were not disclosed.
Nawgan Products LLC, the makers of Nawgan, a functional brain health beverage, and Japan's Kirin Holdings announce Kirin's investment in the LLC. The investment represents Kirin Holdings' minority interest in Nawgan Products LLC and will fund growth initiative plans throughout North America. Kirin Holdings is among the world leaders in beer and other beverage production, with annual sales of $25 billion.
Physical activity requires strong, healthy muscles. Fortunately, when people exercise on a regular basis, their muscles experience a continuous cycle of muscle breakdown (during exercise) and compensatory remodeling and growth (especially with weightlifting).
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming 25g of fiber per day. Typically, however, Americans consume around 12-18g per day, making fiber incorporation a challenge for food scientists.
Burger King will introduce healthy options on its menu on Monday through the launch of the California Whopper. The new offering is made of guacamole, which is a dip made of mashed ripe avocado, white onion, lime juice and seasoning.
Kirin Holdings Company Ltd. and China Resources Enterprise Ltd. have proceeded with the preparation to establish a joint venture and completed the procedures, which was announced in the previous news release "Kirin and China Resources Enterprise, Limited agreed to establish a Non-Alcohol Beverage Joint Venture in China" dated January 24, 2011.