The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Lake Success, N.Y., acquired the remaining 51.3% of Hain Pure Protein Corp. (HPP) that it did not already own from an affiliate of Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P.
Land O’Frost, Inc., Lansing, Ill., launched Simply Delicious, a heart-healthy, pre-packaged lunchmeat line that is certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program.
Butterball Foodservice, Garner, N.C., launched new 4-ounce turkey breast filets for chefs and foodservice operators looking to expand on better-for-you menu options.
The John Morrell Food Group, a Lisle, Ill.-based division of Smithfield Foods, Smithfield, Va., expanded its Healthy Ones line to include new varieties of deli meat, complete with an updated logo and easy-to-read packaging graphics highlighting fresh ingredients.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., Lebanon, Tenn., launched CB Old Country Store licensed products made available through their licensing agreement with John Morrell Food Group.