Technavio has published a new report on the confectionery market in the US, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of almost 2% from 2015-2019.

Boulder Brands, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a process to explore a range of strategic and financial alternatives to enhance shareholder value.

Dave’s Killer Bread announced it has reached an agreement to be acquired by Flowers Foods, the nation’s second largest baking company. Pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be completed early this fall.

KonaRed Corporation, a food and beverage company based on the exclusive and highly functional Hawaiian CoffeeBerry® coffee fruit from Kona, Hawaii, announced that it has hired Kyle Redfield as President and Chief Operating Officer. Redfield brings an extensive experience in growing revenue and profitability across the food, beverage, healthy snacks and dietary supplement industry.

The 20th anniversary edition of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, which will be held September 28-30 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, projects to be the show’s largest one yet.

The global food coating ingredients market is expected to reach USD 4.44 billion by 2022, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing demand across several application segments, including confectioneries, bakery products and meat & poultry products is expected to drive the global food coating ingredients market over the forecast period.

Takasago de Mexico opened its new Creative Center for Flavors and Fragrances in Tlalnepantla, Estado de Mexico, on May 11th.

WhiteWave Foods Co. said it's buying Wallaby Yogurt Company Inc. for about $125 million. Wallaby was founded in 1994 and is based in American Canyon, California. It makes and distributes organic dairy yogurt products.

Global Palm Oil Market is expected to reach $88 billion by 2022, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing environmental concerns have prompted bio-fuel demand across the globe which is expected to remain a key driving factor for global palm oil market.

Mars Chocolate North America announced that it will invest an additional $100 million in its Topeka, Kansas site, breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art 90,000-square-foot facility in America’s heartland. As part of this expansion, the company will create a total of 70 new full-time, permanent, high-wage manufacturing jobs.