Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Kalsec, a producer of natural spice and herb extracts, colors, food protection and hop extracts for the food and beverage industry, celebrated the opening of its newest facility with a dedication ceremony on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Chicago-based Barry Callebaut Group said that its North American “better-for-you” portfolio is transitioning to supporting sustainably sourced cocoa and vanilla.

Symrise Diana Food (Diana Food), part of Symrise AG, Holzminden, Germany, said it entered into an agreement with Smag Smart Agriculture for the development of a customized mobile software app that will digitize the global agronomic activities of Diana Food.

CP Kelco said it launched a new global innovation center, adding to the company’s growing network of innovation and technical support facilities around the world.

Aakash Chemicals & Dye-Stuffs, a Glendale Heights, Ill.-based value-added supplier of colorants and specialty ingredients, said it rebranded as Vivify Specialty Ingredients.

Wauconda, Ill.-based Synergy Flavors Inc., a member of the Cork, Ireland-based Carbery Group, said it acquired Lombard, Ill.-headquartered Innova Flavors — a savory flavor and ingredient supplier — from Griffith Foods, Alsip, Ill..

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. said it hosted a companywide virtual event to build and donate 270 portable water filtration systems to fight the global water crisis and bring clean water to people all over the world.

Minneapolis-based Cargill said two new members are joining its executive team as the company makes leadership changes to implement strategic growth initiatives.

Vernier, Switzerland-based Givaudan said it has strategically realigned its Taste & Wellbeing portfolio to better reflect how, through its expanded product offering and capabilities, it supports customers to deliver future-facing food experiences that consumers value.

The Martin Bauer Group, a Secaucus, N.J.-based manufacturer and provider of quality teas and botanicals, said it acquired a majority interest in Power Brands.