The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Lake Success, N.Y., acquired the remaining 51.3% of Hain Pure Protein Corporation (HPP) that it did not already own from an affiliate of Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P. The purchase price of HPP was $40 million.

Only 12% of consumers correctly identified animal products like meat and poultry as the only natural source of vitamin B12.

Organic fruits and vegetables dominated the product market, accounting for over 35% of global market revenue in 2013.

GNP Company and The Maschhoffs' pork production business will operate as separate business units following the closing of the transaction.

These include a multi-protein further processing (FP) facility and an adjacent, integrated poultry operation in Xihua, Henan, province.

The investment includes the construction of a new feed mill facility in Pinckard, Ala., and a $10 million renovation of the Company's poultry processing facility in Enterprise, Ala.

The facility produces a range of cooked poultry products for food service chains, convenience stores, food manufacturers, retailers and distributors across Asia, Europe and North America.

More than 60% of U.S. consumers believe that chicken and turkey are more healthful than beef and pork.

The creative uses of rubs, spices, sauces and condiments has grown, as trends move more boldly into exotic and ethnic flavors.

Several factors account for a decline in meat consumption.