GEA, Düsseldorf, Germany, said it launched its new nitrogen freezing pilot plant for bacteria, giving dairy and other food processors the opportunity to try out the new technology in their own plants before investing in production-scale equipment.

St. Louis-based Emerson’s fluid control and pneumatics facility in Florham Park, N.J., was recently recognized by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for its leadership in environmental stewardship.

Newly launched Merit Functional Foods, Manitoba, Winnipeg, said it is seeking to uproot the food and beverage industry’s perception of plant-based proteins by producing high-quality plant protein ingredients that exceed standards for purity, solubility, taste and more.

The certified fibers are Versafibe 1940 and Novelose 3490.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Amersfoort, the Netherlands, said it brought together its brands Domo, Kievit, DMV and Nutrifeed in a new organization ideally positioned to anticipate and respond to the unique demands of the North American market.

Synergy Flavors Inc., Wauconda, Ill., said it reinforced its position as an industry leader in corporate social responsibility with the recent completion of a sustainable expansion project at its U.S. headquarters and Innovation Center.

Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, and Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH, Altshausen, Germany, joined forces in a cooperative partnership to create recycling solutions.

Layn Corp., Newport Beach, Calif., a producer of plant-based sweeteners and natural extracts, announced four new business units.

Cargill, Wayzata, Minn., said it is joining forces with dairy farmer Tara Vander Dussen, also known as “New Mexico Milkmaid,” to get more milk to families in need.

The investment will enable Puris to double its pea protein production to keep up with consumer demand.