IFF announced that Nicolas Gebara has been named senior vice president, Commercial and Flavors, Nourish, effective July 1, 2022.

Avant, a biotechnology company and developer of an end-to-end platform for cell-cultivated fish and seafood, announced its over $10.8 million round led by S2G Ventures, the direct investment team of Builders Vision, an impact platform dedicated to building a humane and healthy planet. 

Kemin Industries named Jerry Savino as technical services manager for bakery in the Kemin Food Technologies – North America.

Florida Food Products has reached an agreement to acquire Javo Beverage Company

Americold announced the grand opening of its newest facility in Dunkirk, N.Y. 

nVenia, LLC, announced the appointment of Paul Ferrandino as the senior vice president of sales.

The voluntary recall is for Freshpet Select Fresh from the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe 4.5-lb bags due to potential salmonella contamination.

Coke Beverages Florida to get new digs in Tampa

Mars CEO Grant Reid is retiring after more than eight years in that role for the company, and 34 years in the industry. Poul Weihrauch, global president at Mars Petcare, will succeed Reid as CEO, effective at the end of September. 

Clemens Food Group opens its second greenfield pork plant, this one in Hatfield, Pa.