TECH FLASH Rockwell acquires conveying system manufacturer The automation leader has purchased MagneMotion, a leading manufacturer of intelligent conveying systems Jeremy Gerrard February 24, 2016 The advanced motion technology will complement the iTRAK motion solution. Read More
TECH FLASH Victory, Southern Tier unite The Northeastern breweries will share a parent company, Artisanal Brewing Ventures Jeremy Gerrard February 24, 2016 The union presents a new model for craft beer partnerships. Read More
Sysco to acquire European rival Jeremy Gerrard February 24, 2016 Foodservice distributor Sysco Corporation announced this week it has reached an agreement to acquire Brakes Group. Read More
SunOpta sells off Opta Minerals to focus on food Jeremy Gerrard February 19, 2016 Targeting its focus on organic, non-GMO and specialty foods, SunOpta Inc. announced it is selling substantially all of its shares of Opta Minerals to an affiliate of Speyside Equity Fund I LP. Read More
JBT acquires X-ray food inspection company February 17, 2016 Food processing equipment supplier JBT Corporation has purchased certain assets of Novus X-Ray LLC. Read More
Jack Daniels plans $140 million expansion Jeremy Gerrard February 11, 2016 In order to meet increasing demand, the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, TN is planning a $140 million expansion. Read More
Asahi to purchase Peroni, Grolsch Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. says it has submitted an offer to Anheuser-Busch InBev to purchase SABMiller’s Peroni, Grolsch. Read More
US Foods to go public Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 Months after a merger with rival Sysco Corporation, US Foods Holding Corp. has filed a registration statement to go public. Read More
People & Industry News People and Industry News: February 2016 February 10, 2016 Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.Read More
Chobani rejects bid from PepsiCo for stake in company Jeremy Gerrard February 9, 2016 Greek yogurt manufacturer Chobani has rejected an offer from global beverage company PepsiCo which sought a stake in the company. Read More