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ProMach strengthens its liquid-filling capabilities with acquisition of Fogg Filler

The deal expands ProMach’s filling solutions portfolio and further enhances capabilities for single-source turnkey packaging lines.

August 7, 2020

ProMach, a Cincinnati-headquartered provider of packaging machinery solutions, said it acquired Holland, Mich.-based Fogg Filler Co., a designer and manufacturer of rotary filling systems for the liquids industry.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, suppliers and associations.

July 31, 2020

Land O’Lakes Inc. said Heather Malenshek will join the organization as chief marketing officer, effective Sept. 8, 2020.

DSM and Avril create of joint venture to develop plant-based protein

The partnership was formed to meet increased demand for protein.

July 29, 2020

Royal DSM, Delft, Netherlands, and the Avril Group, France's fourth-largest agro-industrial group, announced the launch of their joint venture, Olatein, to produce canola (rapeseed) proteins for the global food market.

Valrhona earns B Corporation certification

The chocolate company is prioritizing more sustainable cacao production.

July 24, 2020

Valrhona said it was certified as a B Corporation, joining companies around the world that place their societal mission at the core of their purpose.

Ciranda names new CEO to succeed founder

Jean-Philippe Tournoy has extensive experience with global food ingredients.

July 17, 2020

Ciranda Inc., Hudson, Wis., a supplier of organic and fair-trade food ingredients, said it selected Jean-Philippe (JP) Tournoy as the company’s new CEO.

ProMach acquires equipment manufacturer Modern Packaging

The deal expands ProMach’s capabilities into the filling of cups and trays.

July 15, 2020

ProMach, a Cincinnati-headquartered provider of packaging machinery solutions, said it acquired Deer Park, N.Y.-based Modern Packaging, a manufacturer of filling and sealing solutions for the food and dairy industries.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, suppliers and associations.

July 13, 2020

In response to increasing consumer demand for healthier, more natural options, My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream, Los Angeles, said it is moving to using only non-GMO ingredients while also replacing corn syrup with cane sugar as the sweetener across its entire mochi ice cream portfolio.

Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients integrates with FruitSmart

Both companies provide high-quality fruit and vegetable ingredients.

July 7, 2020

FruitSmart Inc., Grandview, Wash., announced the integration of Carolina Innovative Foods Ingredients (CIFI).

INTL FCStone Inc. is changing its name to StoneX Group Inc.

The rebrand signals the next phase for the firm.

June 25, 2020

New York-based INTL FCStone Inc. — which offers comprehensive risk-management and margin hedging programs and services globally to the dairy industry, coupled with OTC hedging tools, M&A advisory services and more — said it is rebranding the firm as StoneX Group Inc.

Healthy Food Ingredients, KND Labs form strategic partnership for hemp-derived cannabinoids

The companies will supply hemp cannabinoids to the food and beverage industries, among others.

June 24, 2020

Fargo, N.D.-based Healthy Food Ingredients (HFI) said it formed a strategic supply partnership with Lakewood, Colo.-based KND Labs, a producer of high-quality domestic hemp-derived cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN).