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Canadian firm Absolem Health’s subsidiary Absolem Extractions has signed a definitive agreement with ingredients producer AREV Brands International for mushroom extraction solutions.
German fragrances and flavourings manufacturer Symrise has opened its new Creative Center in Egypt for food and beverage taste solutions.
Barry Callebaut has received a temporary marketing permit (TMP) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Ruby chocolate.
Mesirow Financial has agreed to purchase the real estate assets Olam West Coast's US onion and garlic processing facility for $110.3m.
Fruit, starch and sugar producer Agrana has opened its new €100m wheat starch processing plant at the site of its biorefinery in Pischelsdorf, Austria.
US-based Nothing Bundt Cakes (NBC) has expanded its presence in the San Diego market with the acquisition of six NBC franchisee bakeries (San Diego Bakeries).
Global investment firm Platinum Equity has started negotiations with French company Qualium Investissement to acquire European sweet biscuits maker Biscuit International.
Shelf-stable seafood company Bumble Bee Foods has signed an agreement to sell its assets to affiliates of FCF in a deal valued at $925m.
Iceland-based food processing systems provider Marel has opened its new manufacturing facility in Dongen, the Netherlands.
Dutch food company Vion has announced plans to halt the slaughter of pigs at its Altenburg pork and beef processing plant in Germany.
