The company expands scientific advisory board to further unlock discoveries across food science, data science and plant biology
February 25, 2021
Benson Hill, a food tech company unlocking nature's genetic diversity with its cutting-edge food innovation engine, made two announcements that further the company's ability to leverage the combined power of food science, data science and plant biology through its CropOS™ technology platform to accelerate and scale the delivery of novel plant-based food and ingredient options to meet rising global demand.
The parties are continuing with due diligence and expect to close the deal in April 2021
February 25, 2021
Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, announced its intention to purchase substantially all of the business operations of Hinrichs Trading Company, the North American leader in chickpea sourcing, cleaning and packing.
Heather Barbarino to become vice president of marketing; Gary Dempsey to take on role as vice president of sales & business development
February 23, 2021
Manus Bio Inc. (Manus Bio), announced the expansion of its sales and marketing team with the hires of Heather Barbarino as vice president of marketing and Gary Dempsey as vice president of sales & business development.
The company will bring more than 25 new better-for-you products to market from its Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks and Sanders Chocolates brands
February 23, 2021
Second Nature Brands recently launched a new company platform housing snacks and treats brands Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, and Sanders Chocolates.
Walstrom worked his way up to CEO and president, successfully steering the Minnesota-based company through 26 years
February 23, 2021
More than 26 years ago, Morey’s brought in Jim Walstrom − who had an established presence in the seafood industry at the time − to come work for the company.
Jeff Frank to take on role as vice president of grocery products; Annemarie Vaupel to become vice president of marketing for Hormel Foodservice
February 22, 2021
Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company, announced the appointments of Jeff Frank to vice president of grocery products, leading the strategic integration of the Planters and Corn Nuts brands into Hormel Foods.
Move will further Danone's commitment to bringing innovative, plant-based offerings to consumers
February 19, 2021
Global food and beverage company Danone and Earth Island®, maker of Follow Your Heart brands and a pioneering leader in plant-based foods, announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement under which Danone will acquire 100% of the shares of Earth Island®.
Future-focused organization will drive cross-sector public and private scientific efforts to support confident public health decision-making
February 18, 2021
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS), is a new 501(c)(3) organization focused on catalyzing science for the benefit of public health.
Move will bring lower-cost, plant-based sugar alternatives to the market
February 17, 2021
American Sugar Refining, Inc., a member of ASR Group, made a strategic investment in Bonumose, Inc. to produce and commercialize lower-cost, plant-based alternative sweeteners tagatose and allulose as part of ASR Group’s strategy to provide a variety of products to meet the wide range of consumer needs.