Innovation in plant-based foods and beverages seen as critical boost to long-term growth
March 1, 2021
The Martin Bauer Group, a global manufacturer and provider of quality teas and botanicals, announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Power Brands. Power Brands is a leading beverage development, formulation, production, and marketing service company based in Los Angeles.
Stir Foods, Lancaster Fine Foods join forces to establish broader coast-to-coast footprint
March 1, 2021
Wind Point Partners and portfolio company Stir Foods, a custom manufacturer of soups, sauces, dressings, and fresh salsas for retail, industrial, and foodservice customers, announced that Stir has acquired Lancaster Fine Foods, Inc., a private label and contract manufacturer of custom sauces, dressings, and condiments for retail, industrial and foodservice customers.
The company is poised to offer partners and customers the opportunity to meet consumer needs and expectations while embracing current food and beverage trends and advancements in the market
February 26, 2021
By expanding its capabilities to address the growing consumer interest in functional beverages, the company is poised to offer partners and customers the opportunity to meet consumer needs and expectations while embracing current food and beverage trends and advancements in the market.
The company expands scientific advisory board to further unlock discoveries across food science, data science and plant biology
February 25, 2021
Benson Hill, a food tech company unlocking nature's genetic diversity with its cutting-edge food innovation engine, made two announcements that further the company's ability to leverage the combined power of food science, data science and plant biology through its CropOS™ technology platform to accelerate and scale the delivery of novel plant-based food and ingredient options to meet rising global demand.
The parties are continuing with due diligence and expect to close the deal in April 2021
February 25, 2021
Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, announced its intention to purchase substantially all of the business operations of Hinrichs Trading Company, the North American leader in chickpea sourcing, cleaning and packing.
KÖE Organic Kombucha breaks down barriers to entry for kombucha category
February 24, 2021
KÖE Kombucha, fruit-forward, organic kombucha in a convenient can, released results from a recent consumer study on perceptions and challenges associated with the kombucha market. The findings reveal several untapped opportunities to welcome those unfamiliar with kombucha into the category.
Heather Barbarino to become vice president of marketing; Gary Dempsey to take on role as vice president of sales & business development
February 23, 2021
Manus Bio Inc. (Manus Bio), announced the expansion of its sales and marketing team with the hires of Heather Barbarino as vice president of marketing and Gary Dempsey as vice president of sales & business development.
The company will bring more than 25 new better-for-you products to market from its Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks and Sanders Chocolates brands
February 23, 2021
Second Nature Brands recently launched a new company platform housing snacks and treats brands Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, and Sanders Chocolates.
Walstrom worked his way up to CEO and president, successfully steering the Minnesota-based company through 26 years
February 23, 2021
More than 26 years ago, Morey’s brought in Jim Walstrom − who had an established presence in the seafood industry at the time − to come work for the company.