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Ingredion Acquires KaTech

The move expands Ingredion's specialty ingredient platform with stabilizing and texturizing solutions
April 1, 2021
Ingredion Incorporated, a global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage industry, announced that it has acquired KaTech, a privately held company headquartered in Lübeck, Germany that provides advanced texture and stabilization solutions to the food and beverage industry.
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IRI Names Google Executive, CPG Advertising Leader as Next President and CEO

Kirk Perry to take on new role in mid-May
March 31, 2021
IRI®, a fast-growing, innovative, global provider of technology, data, and predictive analytics for the consumer, retail, and media sectors, announced the appointment of Kirk Perry, Google’s president of global client & agency solutions, as president and CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective May 17, 2021. Perry succeeds Andrew Appel, who has successfully led a transformation of IRI for nearly a decade. Appel will remain an advisor to the company and member of the board of directors.
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LIVEKINDLY Collective Raises $335 Million to Accelerate Adoption of Plant-Based Living, Sustainability in the Global Food System

Funding round led by The Rise Fund and joined by Rabo Corporate Investments, S2G Ventures, existing and additional mission-aligned investors
March 31, 2021
LIVEKINDLY Collective, a collection of heritage and start-up brands on track to become one of the world’s largest plant-based food companies, announced a successful capital raise led by The Rise Fund, the global impact investing platform managed by TPG.
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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
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.
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Almond Board of California Names New Managerial Leadership

Charice Grace to assume new role as manager, trade marketing and stewardship
March 23, 2021
The Almond Board of California (ABC) welcomed Charice Grace to the organization as new manager of trade marketing and stewardship. In her position, Grace will lead the execution of all trade public relations and advertising activities for North America.
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Hormel Foods Appoints New Corporate Leadership

Jacinth Smiley to take on role as group vice president of corporate strategy
March 23, 2021
Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company, announced the appointment of Jacinth Smiley as group vice president of corporate strategy. Smiley will report to Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hormel Foods.
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Tate & Lyle Introduces 'Collaborate at Home Kitchen' Digital Engagement Hub for North American Food Formulators

The hub provides users with access to Tate & Lyle’s experts, as well as resources to find solutions to formulation challenges
March 23, 2021
Tate & Lyle, a global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, introduced the “Collaborate at Home Kitchen”, a digital engagement hub where food and beverage manufacturers can explore trends, science and solutions that power modern consumer choices. The hub also provides users with access to Tate & Lyle’s experts, as well as additional resources to help them find solutions to their formulation challenges.
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