Multinational snack food conglomerate Mondelez Internationa, Inc. and D.E. Master Blenders 1753 B.V. have completed the transactions to combine their coffee businesses, creating the new company Jacobs Douwe Egberts.

Emerson Process Management has acquired the Norwegian company Yggdrasil, a provider of flow assurance and production optimization software.

OREO is adding a new product to its portfolio. No, it’s not another wacky flavor like birthday cake, red velvet, cotton candy or even watermelon—products that tempt consumers to give in to their inner child. Instead, the new cookie variation—more sophisticated, crisp and delicate—is meant for adults.

After combing through thousands of new, innovative products, an expert panel of trend spotters identified the top five newest trends in specialty foods spotted at the Summer Fancy Food Show.

Nestlé says it will invest $120 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Dubai to produce coffee and culinary products in order to meet demand increases in the Middle East and cater to local tastes.

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released two updated interagency plans related to the surveillance of avian influenza in wild birds.

JBS USA Pork reached an agreement with Cargill to acquire the company’s US-based pork business for $1.45 billion.

The food safety testing market is projected to reach $15.04 billion and a volume of 1.16 billion tests by 2019, according to market researcher MarketsandMarkets.

The Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance Foundation (MISA) awarded seven $10,000 scholarships to be used towards completing the winners’ respective degrees within the meat sciences discipline.

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert due to concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella that may be associated with raw, frozen, breaded and pre-browned, stuffed chicken products. FSIS said these items may be labeled "chicken cordon bleu" or "chicken Kiev".