Bonduelle, a maker of ready-to-eat vegetables, present in canned, frozen, fresh cut and delicatessen has executed an agreement to acquire Ready Pac Foods, a US company specializing in single serve salad bowls.

The transaction will be financed from cash on hand. Based on current operating results, the acquisition is expected to be accretive to Maple Leaf's earnings in 2017. The deal will close in March, subject to customary US regulatory review. 

Tyson Foods president and CEO Tom Hayes outlined his vision for how the company will shape the future of food. Speaking at the 2017 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference along with Sally Grimes, president of Tyson’s retail business, Hayes said the company is strong today and will lead for tomorrow by growing its portfolio of protein-packed brands and delivering sustainable food at scale.

Southeastern Grocers (SEG), home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores, announced its largest-ever transformation of private label product, which will span approximately 3,000 items across all categories throughout each banner specific store throughout 2017.

United Sugars Corporation announced the commencement of a new bulk sugar storage and transfer facility in Montgomery, Ill., 45 miles west of Chicago. The plant made its first shipment of sugar to a customer on February 2, 2017.

Created by Registered Dietitian and former Miss Indiana Betsy Opyt, Betsy’s Best® Gourmet Nut and Seed Butters are a new driving force in the specialty nut butter category.

Expanding the ranks of its executive leadership, Rich Products Corporation announced the promotion of two longtime, senior-level associates to fill two newly created Executive Vice President positions at the Buffalo-based, global food company.

Naturex, a global natural specialty ingredients company, added Mary T. Clarke and Reza Kamarei, PhD, to its team of high-profile senior executives.

The investment was made alongside current investors, which include Boston-based Flagship Pioneering and Polaris Partners, and will be used to fuel growth nationwide.

Fresh off an historic year, Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited is poised for further growth in 2017 with ambitious plans for an expansion of its foods and ingredients business as well as for continued investment in innovative, industry-leading products.