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In a move to enhance its offerings in the health and wellness sector, Heartland Food Products Group has acquired the SlimFast US brand from Glanbia.

MBC Companies, a player in the frozen foods sector, has announced its acquisition of Alpha Foods, a family-owned manufacturer of frozen pizzas based in Waller, Texas.

Flavour manufacturer Natara Global has reached an agreement to acquire Treatt, a provider of natural extracts and ingredients, in an all-cash deal.

The dairy industry is on the brink of transformative changes, according to Rabobank's latest Global Dairy Top 20 report. FoodBev's Siân Yates examines.

Natra, a producer of private label and co-manufactured chocolate products, has acquired Bredabest, a Dutch supplier of peanut butter and peanut-based ingredients.

Capol, a subsidiary of the Freudenberg Group and a manufacturer of confectionery coatings, has announced its acquisition of Blue Pacific Flavors, a player in natural and organic flavour systems.

Biotech company NoPalm Ingredients has partnered with Nizo Food Research to establish the first demonstration factory dedicated to the production of sustainable yeast oils.

Jungbunzlauer, a producer of sustainable ingredients, has purchased a multipurpose production facility in Thomson, Illinois, from IFF.

Post Holdings has entered into an agreement to sell the pasta business of its 8th Avenue Food & Provisions subsidiary to food group Richardson.