01 Mar 2019 --- This week in food industry news, Campbell Soup signed a definitive agreement for the sale of Garden Fresh Gourmet and Hain Celestial completed the first step in its divestiture of the Hain Pure Protein operating segment. Blue Diamond Growers entered into an agreement with Mexican Grupo Lala S.A.B. de C.V. for the commercialization of Almond Breeze almond-based beverages in Mexico. AAK acquired UK-based BD Foods to extend its customer co-development strategy and capabilities. Additionally, Darling Ingredients Inc. announced the financial results for its fiscal 2018 fourth quarter, which saw roughly a US$100 million decrease, while dairy company Emmi announced a 5.3 percent increase in profits, attributable to organic growth of its European and US divisions and favorable acquisitions and exchange rates. In other news, PureCircle expanded its commercial teams to broaden its sales reach.
