Archives for May 14, 2018

3M completes integration of Food Allergen Kits for peanuts, milk & gluten

3M Food Safety has completed the integration of Elution Technologies, adding 33 allergen specific lateral flow and ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test kits to its portfolio to test for food allergens, such as peanuts, milk and gluten.

Former Snyder’s-Lance owners acquire private-label salty snacks company

Warehime family-owned MAW Acquisitions LP has acquired G&S Foods/Tastysnack Quality Foods from Steve Garvick and Dale Spahr.

Market investment

Frozen snacks maker Modern Pop receives new investment

Frozen fruit bars producer Modern Pop hopes to gain market share and grow rapidly with a new round of investment from three venture capital firms: Cambridge Companies SPG, Rocana Venture Partners and Steelpoint Capital.

Stable Micro Systems tests flowability of compact powders such as flour and cocoa

Stable Micro Systems has developed a Powder Vertical Shear Rig for food manufacturers to measure the flowability of compacted powders, such as flour, cocoa powder and starch.