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.

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research titled, "World Frozen Food Market"- Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014-2020," the global frozen food market would garner revenue of $306 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period of 2015-2020.

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.

Supermarkets and convenience stores (c-stores) are raising the bar on their foodservice offerings and an increasing number of consumers are choosing these outlets for their prepared meals and snacks in addition to quick service restaurants (QSRs), reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.

The company's sales in 2014 were £150.3 million.

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.

The report also identifies the factors driving & restraining the market along with analysis of trends, opportunities, winning imperatives, and challenges.

Snee was also appointed to the Board of Directors. Snee succeeds Jeffrey M. Ettinger, 57, who has served as president since 2004. Ettinger will continue to serve as the company’s chairman and chief executive officer.

In my rebellious youth, one of the big symbols of the counterculture movement was Abbie Hoffman’s 1971 manifesto, “Steal This Book.” In many ways, the title was the best part. Inside, the guide for waging protest against the military-industrial complex was both heavy on the impractical and rapidly obsolete.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced the appointment of David Biegger as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective Monday, Oct. 5.