AAK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of value-adding specialty vegetable fats and oils, recently announced the promotion of Jason Glaser to serve as director of sales-US Central Region & Canada.

GNT, manufacturer of EXBERRY® Coloring Foods, announced an initial investment of $30 million to expand its operation in North America. Centrally located in Gaston County, just outside of Charlotte, the 49-acre facility now takes the company’s operations to new heights and will provide significant advantages for its customers throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

The program's mission is to partner with companies on the cutting edge of foodservice innovation to deliver customers meaningful food solutions that do good for communities, customers, and the planet.

Mattson, a leader in food and beverage innovation announced its newest service, ProtoThink LTO™, during The Flavor Experience foodservice industry event in Monterey, Calif., on September 8. This new platform is a revolutionary way for foodservice operators to create exciting, limited time offers in as little as two to three months and help drive users to QSR and Fast Casual brands. 

Irish dairy cooperative, Ornua, completed the acquisition of US cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialties Inc. (WSI) for an undisclosed sum from Mason Wells, a private equity firm based in Milwaukee.

The state-of-the-art facility more than doubles production capacity for the company, cementing PURIS as the leading supplier of pea protein in North America and accelerating its mission to build a sustainable food system.

The acquisition will enable Givaudan to become a global leader in natural colors, enhancing its ability to create “Feel Good” Food Experiences through its extensive portfolio of taste and sense solutions.

Mane Kancor Ingredients Private Limited, a pioneer in the field of global spice extracts, opened its new, highly equipped and modern innovation centre at Kochi in Kerala, India. The innovation centre was inaugurated by Mr Jean M. Mane, president and CEO of Mane, in a virtual ceremony.