Onex Corp., Canada, announced plans to sell Jack’s Family Restaurants, Birmingham, Ala.

Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., expanded its MorningStar Farms to include a full line of vegan Chik'N offerings.

Canada-based Maple Leaf Foods signed a definitive agreement with Brynwood Partners VI L.P., Greenwich, Conn., to acquire Lightlife Foods, Inc.

Premium Brands Holdings Corp., Canada, acquired Ontario, Canada-based Belmont Meats Products Ltd.

Qrunch Foods, Denver, Colo., announced plans to change its name to Qrunch Organics, which reflects the company's commitment to organic food.

Lightlife, Turner Falls, Mass., launched two new products to its portfolio of meatless proteins.

Kraft Foods, Northfield, Ill., unveiled Boca Essentials, a new line of vegetable- and grain-based patties that offer a source of “complete protein” for meatless meals.

Hollymatic’s new 8/65 E Roto-Flow portioning machine features a new operator touchscreen, allowing for quick change of variable speed from 30-70 cycles per minute.

NuTEC, New Lenox, Ill., launched the PF-700 Flattener, designed to make patties take on more of a homemade or smashed appearance.

Applegate Farms, Bridgewater, N.J., discovered the missing “link” to breakfast sandwiches. Enter breakfast sausage links in patty form.