13 Sep 2019 --- This week in industry news, US ice cream and frozen treat brand Wells Enterprises signed a purchase agreement with Eden Creamery to acquire the Halo Top brand, a manufacturer of high-protein, low-sugar, low-calorie ice creams. Brenntag Food & Nutrition closed a deal with Axiom Foods for the distribution of its plant-based products in EMEA, excluding the UK and Ireland. Norway’s Orkla debuted a new range of plant-based and eco-friendly offerings as part of its autumn launches. Meanwhile, Z Natural Foods launched a new Cashew Milk Powder, marketed as a healthy and natural alternative to traditional milk products. Also, Lily’s Sweets, a specialist in botanically-sweetened (low-sugar) chocolate and confections, debuted nine new products.