Mergers, acquisitions and people news in the food and beverage industry.

Transaction creates the first coast to coast fresh soup supplier in the U.S. 

The company announced Thomas Werner will take over as CEO of its Lamb Weston potato business spinoff.

Recent mergers, acquisitions and personnel movements in the food and beverage industry.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. has agreed to sell its Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings business to Givaudan for approximately $340 million.

Recent news from the food and beverage industry including acquisitions, new hires and awards.

Texas-based Dean Foods Company has agreed to buy the manufacturing and retail ice cream business of Friendly’s Ice Cream, LLC for $155 million.