Roquette Frères and Solazyme agree to dissolve Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals, a 50-50 joint venture. Roquette intends to independently pursue microalgae-sourced food ingredients.

A new report defines and categorizes the food enzymes market with analysis and forecasting of the global size in terms of revenue. Valued at $1,335.8 million in 2012, the segment is expected to move up to $2306.4 million by 2018, with a compound annual growth rate of 8% for the forecast period.

For the third year in a row, QualiTech, a Chaska, Minn.-based food inclusions and particulates producer, has received grade “A” certification from the British Retail Consortium.

Deemed to be the largest single almond investment since 1910, Blue Diamond’s Turlock plant will meet growing global demand for almond ingredients and create more than 300 jobs.

According to the Milwaukee company, the new name better reflects its commitment to, and expertise in, innovative natural product solutions.

Swiss-based chocolate maker Barry Callebaut is looking at gourmet candy company acquisitions to expand its reach. The purchase of Petra Foods’ cocoa ingredients unit will jumpstart the company’s emerging markets segment.

The American Bakers Association and Snack Food Association say the findings from a recent Institute of Medicine report add a new perspective to the national discussion of sodium’s role in the American diet.