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

Cargill, Minneapolis, said it invested 3.5 million euros in its site in Kalmthout, Belgium, to increase its capabilities for producing gourmet chocolate.

Secaucus, N.J.-based Martin Bauer USA, a manufacturer of premium tea and botanical solutions for the food, beverage and dietary supplement industries, said its newest manufacturing facility in Bethlehem, Pa., received organic certification from Quality Assurance International (QAI).

New ingredients from Beneo, Brenntag North America, Cargill, and more!

Milwaukee-based Chr. Hansen Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of the Hoersholm, Denmark, Chr. Hansen Group, said it launched The Probiotics Institute — a new online platform providing inspirational and educational content on probiotics and the human microbiome.

New ingredients and equipment from Matthews Marking Systems, Applied Biomimetic, Milk Specialties Global, and more!

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research said that that the 2020 CheeseExpo, which was set to occur on April 14-16 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, has been postponed until April 6-8, 2021.

More than 4,000 cheese industry leaders, suppliers, marketers and others are expected to gather April 14–16, 2020, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee for CheeseExpo (formerly known as the International Cheese Technology Expo).

Kerry, Naas, Ireland, said it expanded its non-allergenic and organic plant protein capability by acquiring the Spanish company Pevesa Biotech.

Star Kay White Inc., a 130-year-old Congers, N.Y.-based manufacturer of confections and flavoring ingredients for the ice cream industry, said it celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new 84,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on Feb. 14.