The acquisition expands WhiteWave's plant-based foods and beverages platform
September 18, 2014
The WhiteWave Foods Company announced that it has agreed to acquire So Delicious® Dairy Free ("So Delicious") from its existing shareholders, led by Wasserstein & Co., for approximately $195 million in cash.
Metrics include mindful snacking, sustainability, communities and safety
September 18, 2014
Mondelez International issued its first report highlighting the company's progress against its global well-being goals. The report details important steps Mondelez International has made to meet key well-being metrics in the areas of mindful snacking, sustainability, communities and safety.
Women's Health Initiative report suggests potassium consumption may lower blood pressure
September 16, 2014
Postmenopausal women who eat foods higher in potassium are less likely to have strokes or to die from any cause than women who eat fewer potassium-rich foods, according to data from the Women's Health Initiative.
Nut butter brand looks to grow business with new hire
September 15, 2014
Justin’s, maker of all-natural, high-quality nut butters and peanut butter cups, has announced that Peter Burns has been hired as the brand’s President and CEO, expanding the growing Justin’s family.
Growth Accelerator Fund to help institution develop infrastructure for new accelerator program
September 12, 2014
The Rutgers Food Innovation Center has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a winner of its first Growth Accelerator Fund competition.
The acquisition will enable Ajinomoto to combine its global strength in food manufacturing with Windsor’s strong market position
September 10, 2014
Ajinomoto Co. Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement, through its subsidiary Ajinomoto North America, Inc., to acquire Texas-based Windsor Quality Holdings LP.
Acquisition will expand General Mills' natural and organic foods business
September 9, 2014
General Mills, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Annie's, Inc., a U.S. producer of branded organic and natural food products with net sales of $204 million in its latest fiscal year (completed March 2014).
St. Louis County location to act as brewery's corporate headquarters
September 9, 2014
The brewery will be Brew Hub's corporate headquarters and the second in a network of five new, state-of-the-art craft breweries the company is planning to build that will offer craft brewers the opportunity to partner brew their beers on site. Brew Hub's first brewery opened last month in Lakeland, Florida.