Food Industry News Roundup for Week of Aug. 16

Cox Enterprises Acquires BrightFarms
The move is meant to expand Cox Enterprises' Cleantech Portfolio with Acquisition the indoor agriculture company.

Mohammad Salehi's Heray Spice is Built on Safety, Quality and Giving Back
The company is introducing the coveted spice to the U.S. market while giving Afghan farmers a business model that produces income and supports local schools.

Former Kellogg's Vice President Amy Senter Joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Senter, who also served as chief sustainability officer at Kellogg's, will focus on food, nature and redefining value in her new role of director.

Mettler-Toledo to Demonstrate Product Inspection Systems at Process Expo 2021
The company will showcase two X-ray inspection solutions at the Chicago-hosted event.

Scientists Track Cattle with GPS to Better Understand Disease Risks in East Africa
The study — led by the University of Glasgow and published in Scientific Reports — is an important step in understanding how to develop effective strategies for controlling a host of diseases in similar settings, the authors said.