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Bosch Packaging Technology completed the expansion of its state-of-the-art vertical form-fill-seal test facility at its U.S. food headquarters in New Richmond, Wis.

Joe Rainert will take on the role of chief executive officer, taking over for Jerry Shafir, who founded the company and who will transition to chairman of the board of directors.

Premium Standard Farms, LLC, a unit of Smithfield Foods’ hog production subsidiary, Murphy-Brown, changed its name to Murphy-Brown of Missouri, LLC, effective immediately.

Bellisio Foods entered into a definitive merger agreement to purchase Overhill Farms in a merger transaction valued at approximately $80.9 million.

Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced plans to merge two of its portfolio companies—Hearthside Food Solutions and Ryt-way Industries.

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, Rosemont, Ill., released two new resources to advance the industry’s ability to track, improve and communicate sustainability performance and progress across the supply chain.

Minneapolis-based MOCON, Inc. created four global business units to better support its international food safety footprint.

Central Storage & Warehouse Co. (CSW), Madison, Wis., announced the expansion of its Pleasant Prairie, Wis., public warehouse.

Pocono Produce Co., Inc., Stroudsburg, Pa ., unveiled a new brand identity to more accurately market its current capabilities and product offerings to the foodservice and retail industries.

Roberts Dairy, Springfield, Mo., will begin marketing its fresh, local, high-quality milk and dairy products under the Hiland Dairy Foods label.