A strategic joint venture was signed between Ramanandraibe Export Co. and Takasago International Corp.

Inventure Foods has entered into a licensing agreement with Vidalia Brands Inc.

LycoRed continues its growth in China, securing a multi-million-dollar agreement with Shanghai Lithy Foods Material Co.

ICL Performance Products LP and BK Giulini, with previously separate sales and marketing groups within ICL PP in North America, have combined to form the new North American food division ICL Food Specialties.

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands and Interbake Foods LLC announced a long-term licensing partnership.

Kirin Holdings Company Ltd. and China Resources Enterprise Ltd. have proceeded with the preparation to establish a joint venture and completed the procedures, which was announced in the previous news release "Kirin and China Resources Enterprise, Limited agreed to establish a Non-Alcohol Beverage Joint Venture in China" dated January 24, 2011.