Diversified ingredients and minerals supplier SunOpta Inc., Toronto, said it sold frozen fruit processing equipment located in Salinas, Calif., to strawberry processor Cal Pacific Specialty Foods, LLC, Moss Landing, Calif.

Nestle S.A., Vevey, Switzerland, said its Nestle USA business will officially open its "state-of-the-art" aseptic products factory.

SunOpta Inc., Toronto, said a newly formed business unit completed several deals, primarily in Central America, to bolster organic fruit and vegetable supply capabilities.