Northwest dairy co-op invests in broad-based organic capabilities
October 28, 2020
As a part of this new marketing effort and growth, Darigold is adding organic segregation and processing capabilities to a fourth plant in addition to the existing three.
The acquired business will continue to benefit from increased demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic and generate annual net sales of approximately $270 million
October 27, 2020
B&G Foods, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the iconic Crisco brand of oils and shortening from The J.M. Smucker Co. for approximately $550 million in cash, subject to a post-closing inventory adjustment.
The joint venture will offer a range of finished plant-based food products across North and South America
October 27, 2020
Marfrig, ADM announced the completion of regulatory approvals and the formal launch of PlantPlus Foods, a joint venture that will offer a wide range of finished plant-based food products across North and South America, backed by unmatched technology, scale and experience.
Acquisition enhances ICL's position in the high growth, high margin Brazilian specialty plant nutrition market
October 27, 2020
The acquisition will expand ICL's specialty plant nutrition product portfolio and significantly enhance its customer base and on-ground presence across agriculture regions in Brazil, one of the world's fastest growing agriculture markets. Fertiláqua had been previously controlled by Aqua Capital, a leading ag and food private equity firm.
Synergistic technology platforms being leveraged to accelerate development of high value ingredients
October 21, 2020
Arzeda, the Protein Design Company™, announced that the company has entered into a joint development agreement with Amyris that leverages the complementary nature of the two companies' technology platforms to accelerate the development and commercialization of high value ingredients. This marks the second joint project between the parties.
List of winners includes Hidden Valley Honey Mustard Flavor Packet, The Original Ranch Christmas Stocking and Zaxby’s Caribbean Jerk Sauce
October 20, 2020
The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) awarded Oakland-based The Clorox Company as the winner of the Dressing of the Year Award for its Hidden Valley Honey Mustard Flavor Packet. The announcement was made during the ADS Technical Meeting “Face2Face” held virtually October 5-7.
Transaction builds on firm's extensive experience in health and wellness
October 20, 2020
Kainos Capital, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the food and consumer industry, announced that it has agreed to acquire Nutrisystem, the preeminent direct-to-consumer nutrition and weight management brand, from Tivity Health for $575 million.
Prior to joining Lycored, Cohen spent 12 years as a member of the executive management team at Eden Springs International, a leading provider of water and coffee solutions for offices.