Private equity investor OpenGate Capital, Los Angeles, said it signed a definitive agreement to acquire a Waukesha, Wis., dairy plant and related assets from Dean Foods Company.
Bunge North America, St. Louis, said it purchased the margarine assets of The C.F. Sauer Company (CFS) which includes the margarine plant of its subsidiary, Dean Foods Co.
Looking to extend its healthy foods portfolio, Smart Balance Inc., Paramus, N.J., said it purchased Glutino Food Group, for $66.3 million from Claridge, a Montreal investments and holding company.
The Associated Press reported that Chobani Greek yogurt processor Agro Farma, Norwich, N.Y., will receive $16 million in state incentives for a new dairy processing facility in Columbus, N.Y.
Dairy processor Kemp's LLC and Nestle USA-Pizza Division were among the industry's best branded food merchandisers and promoters during March "National Frozen Month."
The Associated Press reported that dairy giant Dean Foods, Dallas, plans in mid August to halt processing operations at its LouisTrauth Dairy plant in Newport, Ky.