Hain Pure Protein Corporation ("HPP"), Plainville, N.Y., said it agreed to sell its Kosher Valley chicken and turkey brand to Empire Kosher Poultry Inc., Mifflintown, Pa.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., New York, N.Y., said it will partner with The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. and its affiliate Hain Pure Protein Corporation to introduce a new Martha Stewart-branded food line at retail.

Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P., New York, N.Y., said it purchased a controlling 51 percent interest in Hain Pure Protein Corp.

Hain Pure Protein Corp., Plainville, N.Y., said it is expanding its Plainville operation to "meet growing demand" for natural, antibiotic-free, vegetarian kosher poultry products.