Growth Accelerator Fund to help institution develop infrastructure for new accelerator program
September 12, 2014
The Rutgers Food Innovation Center has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a winner of its first Growth Accelerator Fund competition.
The acquisition will enable Ajinomoto to combine its global strength in food manufacturing with Windsor’s strong market position
September 10, 2014
Ajinomoto Co. Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement, through its subsidiary Ajinomoto North America, Inc., to acquire Texas-based Windsor Quality Holdings LP.
Acquisition will expand General Mills' natural and organic foods business
September 9, 2014
General Mills, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Annie's, Inc., a U.S. producer of branded organic and natural food products with net sales of $204 million in its latest fiscal year (completed March 2014).
St. Louis County location to act as brewery's corporate headquarters
September 9, 2014
The brewery will be Brew Hub's corporate headquarters and the second in a network of five new, state-of-the-art craft breweries the company is planning to build that will offer craft brewers the opportunity to partner brew their beers on site. Brew Hub's first brewery opened last month in Lakeland, Florida.
Move expands company's offerings in human nutrition
September 8, 2014
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.
New president and managing director brings more than 25 years of specialty cheese industry experience
September 5, 2014
Tim Omer will join Emmi Roth USA as President and Managing Director effective September 15, 2014. Omer brings more than 25 years of specialty cheese industry experience to his new role, having previously served as the CEO and President of DCI Cheese Company, which was sold to Saputo in 2011.
Woman-owned, beef, poultry, pork and lamb processing company to target foodservice and retail markets
September 4, 2014
Mistica Foods, LLC a newly formed, woman-owned, beef, poultry, pork and lamb processing company that will focus on providing custom menu and supply chain solutions to foodservice as well as retail channels across the country, begins its full-scale operations.
Honest Tea will be the first brand from The Coca Cola Company available in K-Cup packs
September 4, 2014
In February 2014, the companies signed a 10-year agreement to collaborate on the development and introduction of The Coca Cola Company's global brand portfolio for use in Keurig’s forthcoming Keurig Cold™ at-home beverage system.