AquaBounty Technologies, Inc., a Maynard, Mass.-based majority-owned subsidiary of Intrexon Corp., announced plans to purchase an existing production facility and construct a new production facility in North America.

Canada-based Agropur announced plans to display the new mark of origin indicating quality Canadian milk on all its products.

“More than ever, I truly believe that food is our future,” says Jack Kofdarali, 2015-16 chairman of National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), Alexandria, Va.

Danish Crown, Denmark, announced plans to invest approximately $43.9 million in a processing and retail product plant situated in Shanghai, China.

National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), Alexandria, Va., released the “NACS State of the Industry Report of 2015 Data,” the convenience and fuel retailing industry’s premier benchmarking tool and most comprehensive collection of data and trends.

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) includes new rules that place food safety responsibility well beyond food manufacturers – compliance now impacts many facilities previously unaffected, according to a special report released by Cushman & Wakefield, New York.

SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich., acquired Caito Foods Service and Blue Ribbon Transport, both of Indianapolis.

FoodLogiQ, LLC, Durham, N.C., and WQS Food Verification, LLC, Charlotte, N.C., announced a partnership to pair auditing services with a fully mobile, cloud-based supplier management and traceability platform.

Diaz Foods, Atlanta, acquired the Frutel brand from Origin Food Group, Statesville, N.C.