Roka Bioscience, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company focused on providing advanced testing solutions for the detection of foodborne pathogens announced the appointment of Mary Duseau as President and CEO.

This new site is strategically located in Canada, the world’s largest producer of peas, with around 30% of the total global production. Manitoba’s well-educated and professional workforce, strong logistic infrastructures and reliable, competitive and sustainable hydroelectric energy, make the province a very attractive environment for this new facility.

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, announced it has initiated and will lead a Regulatory Consortium formed of Sorbate industry stakeholders and producers.

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc., a marketer and manufacturer of branded better-for-you snack food products, announced it has strengthened the company’s executive leadership team by appointing Mike DeGrace as Senior Vice President of Sales North America.

Bellisio manufactures and distributes single-serve frozen entrees under the Michelina’s, Atkins, Boston Market, Chili’s, EatingWell, and Eat! brands.

The company’s current product portfolio includes specialty bread, cake, doughnut, muffin, brownie and cookie mixes as well as blends and mixes for crackers and biscuits.

Hill & Valley is a brand of Sugar Free and No Sugar Added pre-baked in-store bakery items

Palsgaard announced that it has acquired the majority of the shares of Brazilian food ingredients company Candon Aditivos para Alimentos in December 2016.

Salt of the Earth, Ltd., appointed David Hart as Business Unit Director. He will report to the CEO and be responsible for global business of Mediterranean Umami, an all-natural sodium reduction solution.

Since joining the company in 2005, Buck has spearheaded the development and execution of many successful growth initiatives and strategic shifts at the company.