Cargill has selected Chuck Gitkin, a veteran consumer packaged goods (CPG) and meat industry marketer, to lead its North America protein business marketing efforts in a newly created role as chief marketing officer (CMO), effective Sept. 19, 2016. He will also be a member of the Cargill Protein Group’s leadership team.

Nexira, worldwide supplier of natural innovative ingredients for the food, nutrition and health industries today announced the buyback of 24% of its capital previously held by Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners through its Winch Capital 2 fund.

For those seeking home delivery, Bantam Bagels will send NYC straight to you via its newly refurbished online ordering system, which now includes flat rate shipping anywhere in the US.

Better Bakeries Inc, the San Francisco-based company, is refocusing to support local producers and the alternative food movement.

Dykes, who has spent his professional career leading and executing agricultural government affairs policies and strategies, will work in transition with Tipton beginning in October and will assume the CEO role in January 2017.

Nellson, a full-service nutrition bar and powder provider in, announced plans to replace its aging Irwindale, California operation with a new facility nearby. Nellson has secured a new site in Ontario, California and will invest $40-50 million to create a world-class production facility.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., an innovator of sensory experiences that move the world, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire David Michael & Company, Incorporated.

In 2014, more than 50% of women had pre-pregnancy weights, which classified as overweight or obese.

The new plant will more than double First Choice Ingredients’ footprint and will become their third large-scale production facility in Wisconsin.

Solvaira Specialties has announced that Jit Ang will speak at the September 16, 2016 conference on FDA & USDA changes to labeling of dietary fibers.