30 October 2020
Chr Hansen Natural Colors opens new research facility in France
Chr Hansen’s food colouring business Chr Hansen Natural Colors has opened a new research and development (R&D) centre in Montpellier, France.
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29 October 2020
Tate & Lyle to buy 85% stake in Thai food starch manufacturer
Tate & Lyle has agreed to acquire an 85% stake in Chaodee Modified Starch (CMS), a Thailand-based manufacturer of tapioca-modified food starch.
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28 October 2020
Kraft Heinz and APC Microbiome Ireland to develop natural cultures
US-based food company Kraft Heinz and APC Microbiome Ireland have agreed to collaborate for the development of new natural cultures for food fermentations.
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27 October 2020
HARIBO to build $300m confectionery facility in US
German-owned confectionery brand HARIBO is planning to build its first North American manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, with a $300m investment.
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27 October 2020
JM Smucker to divest Crisco business for $550m to B&G Foods
J M Smucker has finalised an agreement to sell its Crisco oils and shortening brand to B&G Foods in a $550m cash transaction.
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27 October 2020
Sovos concludes acquisition of pancake and waffle mix brand Birch Benders
US food company Sovos Brands has concluded the acquisition of Birch Benders, which produces pancake, waffle mixes, toaster waffles and baking cups.
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26 October 2020
ADM and Marfrig launch JV to sell plant-based food products
Nutrition company ADM and beef patty producer Marfrig have launched their joint venture (JV) called PlantPlus Foods to sell plant-based food products.
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26 October 2020
Modern Meat signs deal with Grey Jay to boost presence in Ontario
Canadian plant-based meat manufacturer Modern Meat has signed a distribution agreement with Grey Jay Sales and Distribution to bolster its presence in the Ontario market.
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23 October 2020
Equistone Partners to divest majority stake in Group of Butchers
Funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe have signed an agreement to divest their majority stake in Netherlands-based speciality meat manufacturer Group of Butchers to Dutch investment firm Parcom Private Equity.
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23 October 2020
IFF opens new taste creative centre in Dubai, UAE
US-based International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has opened a new innovation centre for its Taste division in Dubai, UAE.