Brisan is a twenty-one year old company with an expertise in food ingredients and supply chain, and these unique technical insights remain the core business and critical to their growth strategy. “Our ingredient goods and new services can now take a concept all the way through production,” explains Brian Vogt,

Chobani, LLC, maker of a Greek yogurt brand and the second largest overall yogurt manufacturer in the US, announced the expansion of its yogurt plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, by breaking ground on a 70,000-square-foot facility that will serve employees, guests and house the company's global research and development team.

Cambrooke Therapeutics, Inc. (Cambrooke), an innovator in therapeutic nutrition for inborn errors of metabolism and ketogenic diet therapy, announced it has been acquired by Ajinomoto Co. Inc. (Ajinomoto), a worldwide leader in amino acids, pharmaceuticals, high-quality seasonings, processed foods, beverages, and specialty chemicals, through its subsidiary Ajinomoto North America, Inc. Prior to the acquisition, Cambrooke was a privately-held business led by investors Galen Partners and Seventure Partners.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative owned by family farmers, announced the acquisition of Cumberland Dairy; a family-owned processor of ultra-pasteurized dairy products located in Bridgeton, N.J.

The company will launch some of its top product lines in the United States, which can be found at various retailers, depending on the state, including Whole Foods, Vitamin Shoppe, Roundy’s and New Seasons.

Saputo Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Betin, Inc., doing business as Montchevre. Its activities are conducted at one manufacturing facility located in Belmont, Wisc. The business employs approximately 319 people.

Popular FBOMBS include Salted Chocolate Macadamia Nut Butter, Coconut & Macadamia Nut Butter Blend, MCT Oil, and House Blend Oil.

CoreFX Ingredients, manufacturers of custom dry dairy, cheese and lipid ingredient solutions, inaugurated its 5,000-square-foot Innovation Center after just over a year in business as its own entity.

Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Innophos has acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of NutraGenesis LLC, Icon Group LLC and Tradeworks Group, Inc., together referred to as NutraGenesis, for a total purchase price of $28 million in cash.

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