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Hygiena to Acquire Food Safety Diagnostics Business from DuPont

Microbiology and life sciences company to combine with global microbial detection and diagnostics business

December 15, 2016

DuPont Nutrition & Health and Hygiena, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company that specializes in rapid food safety and environmental sanitation testing, announced that Hygiena will acquire DuPont's global food safety diagnostics business

Kemin & OmniActive Place Human Health Above Litigation

Move places importance of human health above litigation

December 14, 2016

Both parties will withdraw all legal complaints, cross license each other’s “use patents” and begin to form a Lutein and Zeaxanthin Trade Organization.

Hain Celestial Announces Executive Appointments

Organic and natural products company shifts several leadership roles

December 14, 2016

Executive team appointments pertain to Hain Celestial United States, Hain Pure Protein Corporation and Hain Celestial United Kingdom.

Harvest Hill to Acquire Nutrament from Nestlé

Harvest Hill is the owner of the Juicy Juice, Little HUG and Daily's brands

December 14, 2016

Nutrament is a leading brand in the dairy-based energy drink segment.

Coca-Cola Names New Senior Leadership

James Quincey to succeed Muhtar Kent as CEO in May

December 13, 2016

Under the new structure, company veteran James Quincey, president and chief operating officer (COO), will succeed Kent as CEO, effective May 1, 2017. Kent will continue as chairman of the Board of Directors.

Frozen Bakery Products Market Worth $23 Billion by 2022

The high growth potential in emerging markets such as India and China, and untapped regions provide new growth opportunities for the players in the frozen bakery products market

December 13, 2016

Increase in demand for convenient food products and drive for greater taste, safety, and consistency are the major factors driving the global frozen bakery products market.

Global Dairy Blends Market Projections

Market segment is expected to reach $4.59 Billion by 2024

December 12, 2016

Dairy blends products are showing significant health improvements globally due to beneficial results.

Salt of the Earth Expands Reduced Sodium Capacity

Salt Reduction Trend Drives Company to Invest $1 Million

December 12, 2016

Salt of the Earth Ltd. expands production of its all-natural “Mediterranean Umami” clean-label sodium-reduction ingredient. The company’s $1 million investment in production facilities is nearing completion.

Starbucks in a Post-Schultz World

Howard Schultz plans on staying on board as executive chairman, turning the CEO reins over to Starbucks President and COO Kevin Johnson

December 9, 2016

Starbucks chief Howard Schultz announced that he was stepping down as CEO of the company, effective April 2017. Schultz plans on staying on board as executive chairman, turning the CEO reins over to Starbucks President and COO Kevin Johnson.

Cargill Opens Innovation Center

New facility in China is positioned to create food of the future

December 9, 2016

Situated in Shanghai, Cargill ONE employs nearly 50 researchers, scientists, nutritionists and chefs who will work with customers to develop nutritious and safe food that meet the changing tastes of consumers.