The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, and Roundy’s Inc., Milwaukee, announced a definitive merger agreement on Nov. 11 under which Kroger will purchase all outstanding shares of Roundy’s for $3.60 per share in cash. The terms of the agreement were unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies.

A World Health Organization study showing a link between processed and red meat consumption and cancer raises the question, will consumers reduce their intake of these foods?

And today, in an effort to bring such ingredients to the forefront, Gorton's announced a commitment to simplify ingredients and introduce new, cleaner recipes for all of the brand's items by the end of 2017.

In his new role, Evans will lead the St. Louis-based yeast innovation team in the origination, design and development of AB Mauri’s yeast innovation projects.

B&G Foods, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of the iconic Green Giant® and Le Sueur® brands.

The brand bid farewell to Englewood, NJ and moved manufacturing and supply efforts in its homegrown state of Indiana (with co-manufacturing agreements across the country).

Barentz International and U.S. based AmTech Ingredients LLC announced its strategic cooperation for the production and distribution of specialty ingredients across the United States.

This most recent acquisition expands Kahala Brands' list of smoothie concepts to four nationally recognized brands and to 17 brands within its entire portfolio.

KIND announced that it is reducing added sugar across its original Fruit & Nut bar portfolio. This effort, which started in late 2014, is part of KIND's brand promise to offer wholesome and tasty snack choices.

Outstanding store brands products can now be found everywhere across the country and just about anywhere across the retailing spectrum – a reality that is clearly underscored by the winners of PLMA’s Salute to Excellence award for 2015.