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Corbion, BASF Finalize Deal

Corbion assumes sales and marketing activities for BASF's Human Nutrition food emulsifiers and food performance systems in North America

December 6, 2016

According to the company, consumers demand healthier indulgence baked goods, and formulators seek innovative solutions to achieve the perfect combination of taste, structure, texture, volume, and shelf-life.

Ingredion to Distribute Sweegen’s Stevia Sweeteners

SweeGen’s zero-calorie sweeteners have a clean, sugar-like taste and are suitable for use in a variety of foods and beverages

December 6, 2016

Ingredion will distribute these sweeteners initially in the United States and subsequently in other countries as additional regulatory approvals are granted.

Kemin Expands Fats & Oils Team

Shelf life extension and food safety solutions company adds three new members to its fats and oils group

December 6, 2016

Jody Jenkin has joined the team as Product Manager, Chandra Ankolekar, Ph.D. is Technical Service Manager, and Tony Bombard is Technical Sales Manager.

B&G Foods Completes Acquisition

B&G Foods purchases ACH Food Companies, Inc., a supplier of spices and seasonings to retail and food service customers, for $365 million in cash

December 2, 2016

B&G Foods expects to realize approximately $83.0 million in tax benefits on a net present value basis.

Barry Callebaut Targets 100% Sustainable Chocolate

Barry Callebaut’s new sustainability strategy includes four targets that the company expects to achieve by 2025

December 2, 2016

Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, published its new sustainability strategy “Forever Chocolate,” with the ambition to move sustainable chocolate from niche to norm in less than a decade.

Hormel Foods to Sell Clougherty Packing

The purchase price was $145 million in cash, subject to working capital adjustments at closing

December 2, 2016

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals, and is expected to close within 30 days.

Greencore to Acquire Peacock Foods

Peacock Foods is a convenience food manufacturer with strong positions in frozen breakfast sandwiches, kids’ chilled meal kits and salad kits

December 1, 2016

Greencore Group plc, an Ireland-based international convenience food business, announced the proposed acquisition of Peacock Foods for $747.5 million.

Base Culture Paleo Baked Goods Expands Facility

The new facility is now expected to produce up to one million Base Culture products per day

December 1, 2016

Base Culture's new office space will accommodate growing demand for the popular bakery's gluten-free desserts and breads.

Pilgrim’s Pride to Acquire GNP Co.

GNP Co.'s operational competencies and use of innovative technologies, including gas stunning, aeroscalding and automated deboning, will enable Pilgrim's to significantly increase the rate of adoption of new technologies in existing facilities

November 30, 2016

It is anticipated that the proposed transaction would close during the first quarter of 2017, subject to regulatory review and approval and customary closing conditions.