The European Parliament recently legislated to reduce the number of bags in circulation, but the potential of oxo-biodegradable plastics has been an important side issue. Campbell Bannerman spoke about the British technology stating that ...
Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods have formed a joint venture to construct a new pork processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa. The site work is expected to begin this summer and construction wil be completed by July 2017. The plant is ...
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Hampshire Group said it has signed an agreement to sell the stock of Rio Garment S.A. to a group led by the current Rio management, which includes David Gren, the president of Rio. Hampshire signed a deal to sell its stake for $6 ...
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These earrings, made in 14-karat rose gold and set with diamonds, are part of the “Petal” family of design in Swarovski’s new line of fine jewelry, launching in independent jewelry retailers and the brand’s ...
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Goodman Fielder CEO departs as sale to Asian giants settles It was announced today that Scott Weitemeyer will be appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Goodman Fielder, replacing Chris Delaney. The announcement ...
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Brown-Forman is planning to invest an additional $20m to restore its Old Forester bourbon brand. Last year, the company had allocated $30m to establish a new distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, to produce Old Forester, which sold only ...
Who are the world’s biggest polluters? A report by non-profit environmental and social responsibility organisation, As You Sow, and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), examined the packaging practices of forty-seven fast ...
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Campbell Soup Company has expanded V8 product range with the introduction of four new vegetable and fruit juice beverages. The new V8 vegetable and fruit juice beverages include Healthy Greens, Purple Power, Golden Goodness, and Carrot ...
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Campbell Soup Company has introduced Campbell Organic - a line of six ready-to-eat soups prepared with USDA-certified organic ingredients. Soups which include vegetarian and gluten free varieties will give more organic food choices to ...
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Great Plains Holdings has agreed to acquire controlling stake in Bonjoe Gourmet Chips for an undisclosed amount. Earlier in December, Great Plains signed a letter of intent to acquire a 30% stake in Bonjoe Gourmet Chips which is now ...
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Campbell Soup is planning to reorganize its business operations into three divisions, in a move to accelerate its growth trajectory. Under the new plan, the new divisions, Americas Simple Meals and Beverages, Global Biscuits and ...
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Chris Campbell, facility manager at PPG Industries’ industrial coatings manufacturing facility in Mount Vernon, Illinois, has presented PPG Industries Foundation checks totaling nearly $4,000 to North Side Elementary School Teachers ...
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Brazilian investment firm 3G Capital Partners is looking at acquiring new food and beverage firms, after investors pledged about $5bn to form a new takeover fund. The company is discussing the possibility of acquiring $14bn worth ...
Brazilian investment firm 3G Capital Partners is mulling to acquire food and beverage firms, after investors pledged about $5bn to form a new takeover fund. The Wall Street Journal reported that the company is discussing the possibility ...
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Melbourne-based warehouse business Supply Warehouse has launched an online grocery shopping service in Australia, making its cheap supermarket items available to shoppers across the country. Supply Warehouse Online offers monthly $1 and ...