Picky Bars will become part of the Laird Superfood omnichannel platform, expanding Picky Bars distribution nationwide
May 4, 2021
Picky Bars, the makers of nutritionally balanced energy bars, performance oatmeal, and performance granola, announced that it has joined forces with Laird Superfood, an industry leader of plant-based superfood products to provide plant-based real food products that are as good for the earth as they are for the people eating them.
Brands to complement innovation initiatives and co-manufacturing business
April 16, 2021
SunOpta Inc., a healthy food and beverage company focused on plant-based foods and beverages and fruit-based foods and beverages, announced the acquisition of the Dream® and WestSoy® plant-based beverage brands from The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
The company will also Expand into the bars and snacks categories
April 16, 2021
The Fresh Factory, a leading platform for plant-based and clean-label brands, announced the acquisition of Phyter Food and an expansion into the quickly growing refrigerated-bar category
De Wafelbakkers is a manufacturer of branded, co-manufactured and private label frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast
April 6, 2021
Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. announced that it has acquired De Wafelbakkers from its current owners, The Oklahoma Publishing Company, a subsidiary of the Anschutz Corporation. Terms and conditions of the deal are not being disclosed.
Sustainable ingredient technology lessens use of artificial ingredients and strengthens Kemin position in global meat processing industry
April 5, 2021
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80% of the world with its products and services, today announced it has acquired Proteus Industries, Inc.
The move expands Ingredion's specialty ingredient platform with stabilizing and texturizing solutions
April 1, 2021
Ingredion Incorporated, a global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage industry, announced that it has acquired KaTech, a privately held company headquartered in Lübeck, Germany that provides advanced texture and stabilization solutions to the food and beverage industry.
The facility processes capsicums and a variety of specialty chilies for commercial sale to CPG food manufacturers, spice blenders, and foodservice customers
March 30, 2021
Sensient Natural Ingredients LLC (SNI), a processor and supplier of dehydrated vegetable products and natural food ingredients, announced that it has finalized a transaction to acquire New Mexico Chili Products Inc., a dehydrated chili production facility in Deming, N.M., that processes capsicums and a variety of specialty chilies for commercial sale to CPG food manufacturers, spice blenders, and foodservice customers.
Move expands company's presence in premium functional water segment
March 8, 2021
Nestlé USA announced that it has acquired Essentia Water, a premium functional water brand headquartered in Bothell, Wash. Essentia pioneered ionized alkaline water more than twenty years ago and is the leading brand in that space in the US.
Innovation in plant-based foods and beverages seen as critical boost to long-term growth
March 1, 2021
The Martin Bauer Group, a global manufacturer and provider of quality teas and botanicals, announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Power Brands. Power Brands is a leading beverage development, formulation, production, and marketing service company based in Los Angeles.
Stir Foods, Lancaster Fine Foods join forces to establish broader coast-to-coast footprint
March 1, 2021
Wind Point Partners and portfolio company Stir Foods, a custom manufacturer of soups, sauces, dressings, and fresh salsas for retail, industrial, and foodservice customers, announced that Stir has acquired Lancaster Fine Foods, Inc., a private label and contract manufacturer of custom sauces, dressings, and condiments for retail, industrial and foodservice customers.