EMPWR, a functional nutrition bars producer, completed the acquisition of Vurense Snack Industrie, a bar manufacturing business, from Hearthside Food Solutions, a food products manufacturer. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We are very excited to be joining forces with VSI, one of the pioneering European companies focused on functional bars. This transaction will bring enhanced opportunities for our employees, customers, and partners, and allow us to continue to drive innovation in functional bars and build on our growth story," Peter Denolf, EMPWR CEO.