Powerplant Ventures announced the closing of a $42 million fund aimed at contributing to improving the global food system by investing in emerging plant-centric companies.

Lonza announced that it has agreed to acquire InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc. (“InterHealth”), a leader in research, development, manufacture and marketing of value-added nutritional ingredients for use in dietary supplements, based in Benicia, CA (USA). InterHealth is a portfolio company of Kainos Capital.

Concurrent with the closing of the acquisition by THL, Give & Go completed the acquisition of Create-a-Treat Ltd., NAFTA Foods and Packaging Inc., and related entities.

Hormel Foods Corporation recently honored 26 suppliers with its prestigious Hormel No. 1 Award for their 2011 – 2015 performance. The honor is presented to the company’s top suppliers every five years.

The Oak State acquisition will add one additional US manufacturing location, bringing the network to 24 facilities.

Probasco has a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in Biochemistry and has accumulated vital experience in all aspects of laboratory operations.

Kangaroo Brands, Inc., ("Kangaroo") named Salem Kashou as its second-generation president. Started by brothers John and George Kashou in 1979, Kangaroo has grown to be a leading manufacturer of specialty breads and ready-to-eat, handheld sandwiches.

Kettle Cuisine will be a coast to coast fresh soup producer, having two world class SQF Level 3 certified facilities.

Wal-Mart opened a 12,000-square-foot culinary and innovation center at its headquarters in June as a place where the nation's largest food retailer can work with major suppliers to come up with new food ideas, and develop ideas on its own to bolster its store-brand selection.

Chobani is adding Leland Maschmeyer in the new role of chief creative officer as the Greek yogurt maker tries to find new ways to tell its brand story.