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popchips Names David Ritterbush CEO

Veteran CPG executive brings track record of driving growth opportunities
November 9, 2015
popchips previous CEO, Paul Davis, will expand his role on the board of directors, joining Founder Keith Belling as Co-Chairman.
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Bevolution Group Acquires Tropics Mixology

The Tropics® product portfolio includes frozen and shelf-stable cocktail and smoothie mixes
November 9, 2015
Bevolution Group announced its acquisition of Tropics® Mixology, which has become a well-known player in the premium cocktail mix and smoothie category.
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Cargill to Modernize North American Cocoa, Chocolate Business

In early 2016, Cargill will take steps to improve and expand its chocolate, compound and chocolate liquor production
November 5, 2015
In early 2016, Cargill will continue to take steps to improve and expand its chocolate, compound and chocolate liquor production offerings and services for North American food and beverage companies.
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ConAgra Foods to Sell Private Label Operations to TreeHouse Foods

Under the terms of the agreement, ConAgra Foods will divest the vast majority of its private label operations, which are classified as discontinued operations
November 3, 2015
ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for approximately $2.7 billion in cash, excluding transaction-related expenses.
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Bunge, Solazyme Expand Joint Venture

Global teams to jointly commercialize algae oils and ingredients for sustainable, healthier foods
November 3, 2015
Manufacturing will take place in the JV’s world-class fully operational facility in São Paulo state, Brazil, site of the largest aerobic fermentation vessels in the world.
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Swander Pace Capital Acquires Voortman Cookies

Based out of Burlington, Ontario, Voortman Cookies products are sold in retailers throughout the world
November 3, 2015
Based out of Burlington, Ontario, Voortman Cookies products are sold in retailers throughout the world.
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Wixon Adds Renee Santy, Food Scientist

Santy is responsible for the creation of private label customers’ requested new products
November 2, 2015
Renee Santy has joined Wixon, a manufacturer of seasonings, flavors and technologies for the food and beverage industry, as Food Scientist in the company’s Consumer Products Lab.
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Health Conditions Consumers Manage Daily

For approximately a third of U.S. consumers, weight management issues urgently need to be addressed in their households
October 30, 2015
The report finds that the number one health condition America’s consumers are concerned with is the issue of weight management: more than half of consumers (58%) are either treating (26%) or preventing (32%) “being overweight.”
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Snyder's-Lance to Acquire Diamond Foods

Snyder's-Lance will acquire all outstanding shares of Diamond Foods in a cash and stock merger transaction for approximately $1.91 billion
October 29, 2015
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. and Diamond Foods, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Snyder's-Lance will acquire all outstanding shares of Diamond Foods in a cash and stock merger transaction for approximately $1.91 billion, including the assumption of approximately $640 million of indebtedness.
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