CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, announced that it will invest more than $50 million to expand production capacity for NUTRAVA™ Citrus Fiber, based on strong customer demand and market potential.

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80% of the world with its products and services, is celebrating 25 years of growing its proprietary line of rosemary to create sustainable solutions for foods.

Microalgae cultivation start-up Yemoja, Ltd. is joining the MIGAL Galilee Research institute to spearhead an extensive, four-year research initiative to identify algae-sourced compounds with the potential to help manage inflammation and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Select beneficial algae will be developed into functional foods as well as nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.

Convenience industry e-commerce provider, Vroom Delivery has partnered with last-mile delivery robot operator, Tortoise—founded by a former Uber executive—and Dallas convenience retailer Urban Value Corner Store to bring on-demand delivery of thousands of products to consumers' doors in the coming months.

Garner Foods, makers of Texas Pete® and Green Mountain Gringo® products, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony and press conference on the site of its future facility expansion in Winston Salem, N.C.

Mizkan America, Inc., (MA) announced that it has acquired the natural and organic barbeque sauce and broth brand Born Simple® for an undisclosed sum.

With the opening of the new Planterra office and R&D Innovation Center, the company looks forward to continuing its purpose of feeding future generations and making a positive impact on the world.

Milk Specialties Global (MSG), a manufacturer of nutritional ingredients for the health and wellness, performance nutrition and functional food industries, has acquired the 96,000-square-foot, gluten-free certified Kay’s Processing facility, located in Clara City, Minn., along with the Kay’s Naturals consumer brand.

Bell welcomed Peter Gollmer to its headquarter location in Northbrook, Ill., as director of business development for Bell’s savory business unit. He will be working within the company’s commercial team to accelerate growth in the clean label savory flavor category, optimizing Bell Flavor technologies while working closely with the culinary and sales teams.

The culinary kitchen is modeled to replicate operations in a variety of restaurant environments, from quick service restaurant to fine dining. The space will also feature a state-of-the-art new product development lab to accelerate innovation to market for the North American business.