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US-based probiotic ingredient producer and distributor Ganeden is expanding its presence in the global market with new partnerships and product launches.
US-based agricultural products manufacturer Cargill has signed an agreement to sell its wheat flour assets in Argentina to Molino Cañuelas Sacifia, a flour and baked goods producer.
Japan’s meat processing and packing company NH Foods has formed a joint venture with Hokkaido Milk Products, in order to produce yogurt.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €150m loan to dairy company FrieslandCampina, for conducting research and development activities in Europe.
UAE-based National Food Products has discarded its plan to sell an interest in the company.
Teasdale Foods has acquired tortilla-maker Mesa Foods in order to boost its business in the Hispanic foods category.
Canadian meats producer Olymel is to expand its hog slaughterhouse and butchering facility at St-Esprit in the Lanaudière region with an investment of more than $25m.
Arla Foods Ingredients has opened a hydrolysates factory in Nr Vium, Denmark, investing €40m.
US-based cereal maker Post Holdings recently held merger negotiations with Lamb Weston, a frozen foods unit of ConAgra Foods.
McCain Foods (Canada) has announced the expansion of its Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant with a $65m investment.
