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DSM Appoints Haaijer as President and CEO

Haaijer to lead DSM Food Specialties, one of the five global divisions of Royal DSM NV

January 26, 2015

DSM, the life sciences and material sciences company, announced that it appointed Ilona Haaijer as President and CEO of DSM Food Specialties, one of the five global divisions of Royal DSM NV.

Amway Buys EX Energy

Deal brings Amway closer to expanding energy drink market

January 23, 2015

Amway, the a direct selling corporation, acquired the XS® Energy brand, co-founded by former Amway business owner David Vanderveen. The deal expands the brand's geographic reach and advances Amway's strategy of connecting with young entrepreneurs.

Bio-Botanica Names Former GNC Executive as Chief Strategy Officer

Former senior vice president and 25 year veteran of GNC joins the Bio-Botanica Team

January 22, 2015

Bio-Botanica®, manufacturer and branding expert, announced the new hire of Vincent Mariani as Chief Strategy Officer, effective immediately.

Diamond Foods Innovation Center

Diamond Foods Inc. greets the new year with a new Innovation Center dedicated to snack product R&D, packaging and consumer insights.

Robert Garrison

January 12, 2015

You could say Diamond Foods Inc. is nuts about new product development.

The Cutrale-Safra Groups Complete Acquisition of Chiquita

Vision for Chiquita outlined: Commitment to excellence in customer service, organizational simplicity and efficiency in business

January 8, 2015

Chiquita Brands International, Inc. and the Cutrale and Safra Groups announced the completion of the transactions under which Cutrale-Safra has acquired Chiquita via its affiliate, Cavendish Acquisition Corporation.

Foodservice, Retail Trends for 2015

Consumer preference drives changes across both arenas

January 8, 2015

MarketResearch.com partnered with industry expert Packaged Facts to determine the biggest trends to expect in 2015 in the Food and Beverage Industry.

Dianne's Fine Desserts Acquires Daystar Desserts

Move will provide a full complement of products, services, technology, innovation and distribution

January 7, 2015

Dianne's Fine Desserts, a provider of gourmet frozen thaw-and-serve desserts for the foodservice industry, announced its acquisition of retail desserts creator Daystar Desserts of Ashland, VA.

Grupo LALA Announces CEO Succession Plan

Scot Rank to succeed Arquimedes Celis

January 6, 2015

Grupo LALA, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: LALAB) ("Grupo LALA" or "LALA"), Mexico's leader in healthy and nutritious foods, announced today that it has initiated its CEO succession plan which will take effect in mid-2015.

Mediterra Names New National Sales Manager

O’Connor joins seasoned executive team

January 6, 2015

Executives with award-winning Mediterra® announced that food industry veteran Michael O’Connor will join the team as National Sales Manager.

Long Island Brand Beverage, Cullen Agricultural Agree to Merge

Merger to assist expansion of iced tea brand

January 5, 2015

Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp., Waynesboro, Ga., and Long Island Brand Beverages LLC (LIBB), Hicksville, N.Y., jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge their respective companies.