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.

London-based Tate & Lyle, a global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, said it launched Fibre University — a new online modular course designed to help formulators and food scientists solve even the toughest fiber formulation challenges.

Tastepoint by IFF, a Philadelphia-based product development partner, said it will soon complete a series of strategic growth initiatives to expand its footprint on both coasts.

National Flavors LLC, a Kalamazoo, Mich.-based flavor producer, welcomes Bonnie & Don Flavours (B&D), a Mississauga, Ontario-based creator of flavors, extracts and essential oils to the Riverside Flavor Platform — a group established by The Riverside Co, Chicago.

Flavorchem, a manufacturer of flavor, ingredient and color solutions, said it opened the SRS Center for Taste Innovation at its Downers Grove, Ill., headquarters campus.