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Hilary’s Makes Distribution Gains

Hilary’s expands dressings and vinaigrettes to select Kroger stores
June 20, 2017
Hilary’s, a creator of convenient and culinary foods made from real ingredients and free-from common allergens, announced that several flavors of its contemporary organic dressing portfolio, including Ranch Chia Dressing, Apple Fennel Dressing, Chili-Lime Vinaigrette and Beet Vinaigrette, are now available at 950 Kroger locations nationwide.
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American Almond Opens New Facility

Facility in Pennsauken, NJ, primarily produces almonds, macaroons, nut flours and kernel paste
June 20, 2017
The Barry Callebaut Group – a leading manufacturer of high quality chocolate and cocoa products – and American Almond were joined by their customers and local community to celebrate the grand opening of their new facility in Pennsauken, New Jersey.
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Amazon to Acquire Whole Foods

The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $13.7 billion
June 16, 2017
Amazon and Whole Foods Market, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Whole Foods Market for $42 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $13.7 billion, including Whole Foods Market’s net debt.
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Firmenich Appoints New Leadership

Julien Firmenich will lead the Ingredients Business Unit as Vice President of Ingredients
June 12, 2017
Firmenich appointed of Julien Firmenich as Vice President of Ingredients. In this role, he will lead the Ingredients Business Unit with a focus on breakthrough innovation, creativity and long term value creation.
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Ciao Bella Partners With Diageo

Premium Gelato and Sorbetto Brand Introduces its New Baileys Sea Salt Caramel Gelato crafted with the flavor of Baileys® Original Irish Cream
June 9, 2017
Ciao Bella and Baileys continue to collaborate and plan to launch new flavors in the future.
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Sales of Pasta Fall 2%

While hunger for pasta may be waning, brands are innovating to appeal to consumers’ shifting appetites
June 9, 2017
While Italians still consume the biggest volume of pasta per person globally, they are cutting back on this traditional staple.
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Roha Group Appoints New Leadership

Company names Stephane Ducroux as Global Head of Business – Ingredients
June 9, 2017
Ducroux brings in the expertise to meet these challenges, through a proven track record and hands-on experience in acquisitions, integrations, operational leadership, transversal management and business development.
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Tyson Foods Completes Acquisition of Advancepierre

The move is aligned with Tyson Foods’ strategic intent to sustainably feed the world with a growing portfolio of protein packed brands
June 8, 2017
The company completed a tender offer to buy all the outstanding shares of common stock of AdvancePierre for $40.25 per share in cash, without interest.
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Nona Lim Raises $3 Million

Nona Lim will use the financing to support product innovation, executive hires, and drive continued aggressive expansion into national retail and food service accounts
June 8, 2017
Harbinger Ventures leads the round with additional funding from Echo Capital Group, Navama & Kouffman LLC, CircleUp and Cambridge Companies SPG. The seed funding round combines conventional foods and natural foods industry leaders focused on trends popular with millennials.
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