Volac expands with acquisition of Micron Bio-Systems
Leading dairy nutrition company Volac has announced its acquisition of Micron Bio-Systems, the UK based bio-science solutions business.
Kainos Capital acquires Texas-based Muenster Milling
Kainos Capital acquired Muenster Milling, family-owned pet food and ingredient manufacturer based in Texas, USA. Proprietary transaction builds on Kainos’ history of partnership with family-owned manufacturing businesses.
Nutreco invests in Proteon Pharmaceuticals
Nutreco invested in Proteon Pharmaceuticals to reduce the reliance on antibiotics within aquaculture and livestock farming.
Cargill, Continental Grain to create poultry company
Cargill and Continental Grain Company have announced that they will acquire Sanderson Farms for $203 per share in cash and create a leading U.S. poultry company. The transaction brings together two complementary U.S. poultry operators, Wayne Farms and Sanderson Farms, under the joint ownership and control of two premier food and agribusiness companies with deep roots in U.S. agriculture.
Milk Specialties Global acquires Kay’s Processing
U.S. based Milk Specialties Global has acquired Kay’s Processing, Inc. The acquisition includes the 96,000-square-foot Kay’s Processing facility in Clara City, MN and the Kay’s Naturals consumer brand.
Bliss Industries joins CPM
CPM Holdings Inc. announced that it acquired Oklahoma-based mills and equipment manufacturer Bliss Industries LLC.
Hamlet Protein appoints Jessika van Leeuwen as global swine manager
Hamlet Protein, the Denmark headquartered company, recently appointed Jessika van Leeuwen as category manager swine. The company has been investing in species specific knowledge, as it aims to increase its share of global piglet, calf, and chick markets.
Global food prices decline in July
Global food commodity prices fell in July for the second consecutive month, according to a benchmark United Nations report released today.
Explosive growth in value of Norwegian seafood exports
Norwegian Seafood Council announced that the value of Norwegian seafood exports amount to NOK 9.5 billion in July. This is an increase of NOK 1.6 billion, or 21 per cent, compared to July 2020.
DSM raises GHG emissions reduction target to 50%
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, aims to raise Science Based GHG emissions reduction target to 50% by 2030.
