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Hormel Foods Names New President, COO

James P. Snee assumes new role, succeeding Jeffrey M. Ettinger

October 26, 2015

Snee was also appointed to the Board of Directors. Snee succeeds Jeffrey M. Ettinger, 57, who has served as president since 2004. Ettinger will continue to serve as the company’s chairman and chief executive officer.

301 INC, General Mills to Invest in Emerging Brands

New business development and venturing unit to build partnerships to create breakthrough innovation in the food space

October 26, 2015

301 INC, the new business development and venturing unit within General Mills, announced a new strategy focused on building partnerships with emerging food brands to create breakthrough innovation in the food space.

Mars Opens Global Food Safety Center

Pre-competitive research and training facility will address global challenge of food safety

October 23, 2015

Mars, Incorporated announced the opening of its Global Food Safety Center, a facility for pre-competitive research and training that aims to raise global food safety standards through collaboration.

Anheuser-Busch Acquires Golden Road Brewing

Fast-growing Los Angeles craft brewery and brewpub to join major brewer operation

October 22, 2015

The deal will enable Golden Road to bring more of its fresh, canned beer to the brewery's local market and to introduce its unique hop-forward beers to more consumers.

Kerry Group Announces Further Development Initiatives

Total consideration for three business acquisitions, including Red Arrow Products, Island Oasis and Wellmune, amounts to $735 Million

October 22, 2015

Kerry, a global taste & nutrition and consumer foods group, announced the acquisitions of U.S. based Red Arrow Products, Island Oasis and Biothera Inc’s Wellmune® business.

Schwan Announces Ingredient Simplicity Commitments

Removal of four ingredient groups underway

October 22, 2015

This initiative to simplify ingredient lists is part of Schwan’s longtime work to evolve its foods to meet the health and wellness expectations of consumers.

Kerry Acquires Wellmune

Acquisition, from Biothera Inc., focuses 100% natural food, beverage, and supplement ingredient

October 21, 2015

Kerry Group plc, a global taste and nutrition company, acquired Wellmune® from Biothera Inc., a natural food, beverage and supplement ingredient that is clinically proven to help strengthen the immune system.

Honest Tea Annual Mission Report

Honest Tea launched an interactive map detailing where ingredients used in its products are sourced

October 21, 2015

The company also launched a new interactive sourcing map in an effort to continuously improve transparency through all aspects of business.

ConAgra Names Biegger Chief Supply Chain Officer

Biegger will have end-to-end supply chain responsibilities for the Consumer Foods business

October 21, 2015

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced the appointment of David Biegger as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective Monday, Oct. 5.

Cargill to Invest $111 Million to Convert Nebraska Plant

Conversion provides new cooked meat capabilities

October 20, 2015

Cargill is investing $111 million to convert its ground beef plant at Columbus, Neb., to a cooked meats facility and relocate ground beef production currently taking place there.