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An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private investment firm, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Halo Foods Ltd. in partnership with the management team of Halo.

To kick off Climate Week, ADM and CDP will be co-hosting an online panel discussion, Nourishing Resilience: ESG as a Tool for Sustainable Food and Ag Growth, on Monday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. EST.

US Foods Holding Corp. launched Fall Scoop 2020, titled “On Point With Off-Premise – Designed To Make It.” This special edition of Scoop features 14 products designed to address trends within off-premise dining such as labor-saving products perfect for DIY meal kits and products that will help ease diner safety and hygiene worries, including tamper-evident packaging and sanitation items.

Highlander Partners, L.P., a middle market private equity firm based in Dallas, announced the acquisition of Hilo Nutrition, Inc. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Hilo is an emerging and innovative player in the nutrition and wellness category.

In alignment with the company’s Core Value of Excellence, the new lab will strengthen its dedication in supporting and driving the long-term improvement of wheat quality, commitment to flour quality and consistency and ongoing exploration of innovation opportunities.  

PepsiCo, Inc. announced that Athina Kanioura has been appointed executive vice president and chief strategy and transformation officer. She will report to chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta.

Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc. — a subsidiary of Schwan’s Company — will launch five new products under the Red Baron®, Freschetta®, Edwards® and Pagoda® brands by October 2020.

Vélez-Bautista was most recently chief executive officer of Mission Foods, the leading producer of fresh and authentic tortillas and other Mexican food products.