Frutarom Industries Ltd. ("Frutarom"), one of the world's 10 largest companies in the field of flavors and specialty fine ingredients, announced today the acquisition of the business operations and assets of Scandia Citrus LLC. of Florida, USA ("Scandia"), which specializes in the research and development, manufacture, and sales and marketing of specialty solutions in the field of citrus for leading global customers in the flavor, food and beverages markets, for approximately US$ 6 million. Scandia's sales in 2014 totaled approximately US$ 8 million. The transaction was completed upon the signing of the agreement and financed through bank debt.

iTi Tropicals, Inc. (iTi), a leading supplier of industrial tropical fruit ingredients, offers eight new prototype blends of coconut water with other juices. For beverage research and product development scientists, iTi Tropicals is pleased to share samples by visiting iTicoconutwater.com.

Red, ripe and bursting with sweetly tart flavor, nothing says summer like raspberries, and for good reason - it's raspberry harvest time.

Turns out that Americans are eating their fruits and vegetables as well as other fresh foods and beverages, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company. The percent of all in-home eating occasions that include fresh foods, like fruit, vegetables, and dairy items, is almost back to levels seen 30 years ago, according to NPD food consumption research.

The program, which has sparked dramatically positive behavioral changes in thousands of participants, will improve America's eating habits through a dynamic four-week program that inspires people to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Hinoman, Ltd., Tel Aviv, launched Mankai, a vegetable whole-protein ingredient with high nutritional value.

With consumers seeking greater health benefits from even the most indulgent foods, Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients (CIFI) has created a menu of healthy and clean label application prototypes, which it debuted in its first-ever exhibit at the Chicago IFT show.

Inclusion Technologies LLC, a leading manufacturer of specialty inclusions and nut extenders/replacers, has been awarded the SQF Level 3 Certification by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI).