Deal to include net investment of approximately $210 million
November 2, 2017
The transaction will be done via full merger of Enzymotec into a subsidiary of Frutarom. Total Enzymotec sales in the 12 month period ended June 2017 at $47 million.
The company now offers clients a complete suite of ingredients, consumer and sensory research, and product development services
October 27, 2017
Product Dynamics is industry-recognized as a leader in food and beverage consumer research, sensory science and product development services, operating from a state of the art purpose-built building in Orland Park, IL.
Dionne Meehan joins company as VP of Quality, Compliance And Safety
October 25, 2017
Meehan brings extensive experience in food safety and quality in previously-held positions at Tyson Foods and Jennie-O Turkey Store (Hormel Foods), and most recently as Director of Food Safety and Quality Management at Dakota Provisions.
Green Valley Organics is currently updating its packaging to include the FODMAP Friendly seal
October 23, 2017
FODMAPs — a scientific acronym that stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols — are poorly-absorbed carbohydrates that ferment in the gut.
The move is a step in the company’s quest to remake the $4.7 billion-dollar category and become an organic family baking brand
October 20, 2017
In addition, the brand is unveiling new Foodstirs Organic Snickerdoodle Blondie Mix, and three limited-edition holiday SKUs: Foodstirs Organic Very Merry Gingerbread Cookie Mix, Foodstirs Organic Chocolate Chippy Pumpkin Bread Mix, and Foodstirs Organic Pumpkin Spice Stacks Pancake Mix.
Arthur C. Ouwehand recognized for technical contributions in the fields of microbiome sciences and probiotics
October 19, 2017
DowDuPont Specialty Products Division has named three outstanding scientists as 2017 Pedersen Award Medalists: Paul J. Fagan, Arthur C. Ouwehand and David J. Rodini. The award is named in honor of DuPont’s Nobel Laureate, Charles J. Pedersen, and recognizes individuals who have made outstanding technical contributions that have delivered significant value to customers.
Marcella Butler to assume role of Chief People Officer
October 19, 2017
Butler, who moved back to California’s Silicon Valley earlier this month to lead the startup’s human resources department, reports directly to CEO and Founder Dr. Patrick O. Brown and serves on the company’s senior leadership team.
New programs aim to tap unmet consumer opportunities, speed innovation
October 19, 2017
Based on a combination of future trends analysis, consumer insights, and a modernized cross-category development process, the programs guide the company’s research and development efforts to ensure an innovation pipeline that addresses evolving consumer needs and desires.
Rodrigo Troni to take on new leadership position effective October 16, 2017
October 18, 2017
Troni is experienced at delivering top and bottom-line growth in highly competitive CPG businesses at different stages of maturity, bringing a record of success in delivering holistic revenue management, orchestrating business turnarounds and nurturing emerging enterprises.