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Bob Evans Farms purchased for over $1 billion
Post Holdings has acquired Bob Evans Farms at $77.00 per share, with multiple news outlets putting the total value at around 1.5 billion. Post said... continue reading »
McCall Farms acquires Sager Creek Vegetable Company brands
McCall Farms, producer of seasoned southern-style vegetables and fruits, has purchased the Sager Creek Vegetable Company, a division of Del Monte Food... continue reading »
Fresh-cut sector diversifies in response to new consumer trends
Like many with longtime experience in the produce industry, Kathy Means can remember a time when fresh-cut meant celery and carrot sticks. Not anym... continue reading »
QMI changes name to QualiTru Sampling Systems
QMI is now QualiTru Sampling Systems. The company’s new name reflects a continuing commitment to accurate, aseptic sampling and a dedication to crea... continue reading »
SpartanNash to acquire Caito Foods Service
SpartanNash and Caito Foods Service have entered into a definitive agreement under which SpartanNash will acquire certain assets of Caito Foods Servic... continue reading »
Produce packaging gets smarter all the time
The image of a bag of fresh-cut lettuce talking to you from its place in the produce department refrigerator evokes the memory of many a cheesy TV com... continue reading »
AgroFresh introduces new sensor technology
AgroFresh Solutions and C2Sense have co-developed proprietary sensors to monitor ethylene and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), the active ingredient in p... continue reading »
Emerson acquires PakSense, Locus Traxx
Emerson recently acquired PakSense and Locus Traxx. Chicago-based Sikich Investment Banking acted as the exclusive sell-side adviser. PakSense was in... continue reading »
FMI, Nielsen partner for digitally engaged consumers program
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Nielsen have formed an analytic alliance to uncover comprehensive insights on the “Digitally Engaged Food Shopp... continue reading »
Ready Pac, Domino’s partner for salad delivery
Ready Pac Foods and Domino's Pizza have partnered for a national rollout of co-branded salad bowls at all Domino's restaurants in the U.S. The prepack... continue reading »
