Cacique, a leading privately-owned Hispanic foods company and maker of the #1 brand of authentic Mexican-style cheeses, cremas and chorizos in the U.S., officially broke ground on an $88 million dairy processing facility in Amarillo, Texas. The new 200,000 square-foot facility will help meet the growing demand for Cacique's high-quality products nationwide. The company is planning to begin operation at the new facility in the fall of 2022 and expects to create approximately 200 new full-time jobs. 

Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor, announced the acquisition of ShopHero, a leading grocery-focused e-commerce technology company, with the support of platform consultancy firm Applico.

DSI Freezing Solutions A/S, a Denmark-based market leader in plate freezing technology, has acquired Cryogenic Equipment and Services NV (CES) and Dantech Freezing Systems A/S (Dantech). Thereby it has created a new global player with the industry’s widest product range within industrial freezing, cooling, and heat treatment of food.

Constellation Cold Logistics, a pan-European platform comprising cold storage businesses, announced that its partner company in Belgium, Stockhabo, has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Frigologix. This acquisition strengthens Stockhabo’s leading position and service offering in the Belgian market and expands the Constellation network into France. 

Hälsa, the maker of the first and only 100% clean organic oatmilk yogurt, is expanding its retail footprint across the country adding more than 160 National Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stores across 20 states heavily concentrated in the Colorado market.

Silver Hills, producer of wholesome, plant-based, non-GMO products that inspire healthier living through healthier choices, announces the launch of its new direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, The Oven Door.  With both online grocery shopping and consumer preference for healthier products accelerated dramatically in the past year, the site will give even more consumers the opportunity to enjoy the on-trend products from Silver Hills Sprouted Bakery, Little Northern Bakehouse, One Degree Organic Foods, and the recently-launched Carbonaut, all delivered right to their homes.

Monogram Foods, a privately-held food manufacturer headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, has completed an acquisition of Quality Food Processors located in Denison, Iowa. With this acquisition Monogram annual revenue will exceed $1 billion. The acquisition, which integrates a former supplier into the Monogram family, highlights Monogram’s commitment to expanding its business by joining with companies that share similar values. 

Bolthouse Farms, a leader in growing and distributing carrots, branded beverages and dressings, today announced its new Bolthouse Farms Wunderoots innovative platform of plant-powered, carrot-based meal solutions are now available regionally where consumers buy groceries. The lineup features Carrot Dogs, Noodled Carrot kits and Riced Carrot kits, providing consumers simple, easy to prepare and delicious ways to eat more vegetables.

Glacio, a Constellation company, announces 100% acquisition of 3PL provider Göteborgs Frysehus. The transaction marks two important milestones for Glacio as this is Glacio’s first acquisition, and Glacio’s first venture into the Swedish market.

The Worthy Company has expanded into 60 Wegman’s locations. The stores will be selling the brand’s Dark Cocoa Cherry, Strawberry & Greens, and Vanilla Orange Worthy Bowls.