The prepared meals and side dish category has declined in the past several years and it’s a trend that is expected to continue despite the popularity of several of its segments.

NuTek Food Science announced that Frank Davis has joined the organization as Executive Vice President of Operations. Davis is responsible for all manufacturing and supply chain management for the company, including the startup of a new plant in Fargo, North Dakota

Justin’s, maker of all-natural, high-quality nut butters and peanut butter cups, has announced that Peter Burns has been hired as the brand’s President and CEO, expanding the growing Justin’s family.

Omega Protein Corporation announced that it has acquired all of the stock of Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. ("Bioriginal"). Bioriginal is a leading supplier of plant and marine based specialty oils and essential fatty acids to the food and nutraceutical industries across North America, Europe and Asia.