Heartland Harvest: Press Release: Bunge purchases specialty extrusion business

Press Release: Bunge purchases specialty extrusion businessBunge purchases specialty extrusion businessPR NewswireST. LOUIS, March 6, 2015ST. LOUIS, March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), announced that it has purchased the assets of Heartland Harvest, Inc., a North American leader in the production of die cut pellets used to make extruded foods. Financial terms of the acquisition have not been released.Heartland Harvest produces die cut pellets made of a variety of starches which are then expanded through popping, baking or frying to create extruded food products. The company has one facility in Kankakee, Illinois."Consumer demand for innovative and healthier foods is growing and HHI ingredients can be used to make better-for-you snacks," said Wade Ellis, general manager, Bunge Milling. "This facilThe post Press Release: Bunge purchases specialty extrusion business appeared first on iMarket Reports.