Singapore-based commodity major Olam International is keen to make acquisitions of up to SGD$2.72bn ($1.4bn) as it plans to benefit from the dip in prices of agricultural commodities. Olam CEO Sunny Verghese was quoted by Bloomberg as ...
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Frito-Lay's Ruffles brand has begun offering Ruffles All Dressed potato chips for a limited period, till 7 December in the US. Ruffles All Dressed potato chips are considered popular for the combination flavours it offers that include ...
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Brewing major Anheuser-Busch will invest $170m to expand its Metal Container Corporation (MCC) facility in Jacksonville, in the US state of Florida. The proposed expansion will ramp up Budweiser and Bud Light aluminum bottles ...
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FMCG major ITC is planning to venture into dairy business with the launch of ghee (clarified butter) by the end of the current quarter. The company is likely to roll out its range of dairy products within the next few years. The range ...
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The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo is combining its Quaker Chewy Granola Bars with flavors inspired by some of the most beloved Girl Scout Cookies to launch Quaker Chewy Girl Scouts Granola Bars. The relationship provides a ...
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Amcor has acquired South African flexible packaging giant Nampak Flexibles and with it, market leadership in the region. In combination with Amcor’s current business in Africa, the closing of this deal firms up Amcor's leadership ...
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Sabra Dipping Company has expanded its product range with the introduction of new Sabra Guacamole Classic Singles. The Sabra Guacamole Classic Singles is an addition to the company's better-for-you snack size products. These new ...
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PepsiCo Foods Canada will receive $3m in investment from the government of Ontario to revamp its manufacturing plant in Cambridge. The investment will be used to upgrade the food processing facility to meet world-class food safety ...
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Coca-Cola Enterprises is planning to reduce 10% of calories per litre across its portfolio by 2020 in an effort to address thdbe growing obesity problem in the US. The company is also planning to reduce carbon footprint of its business by ...
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The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled a plastic bottle made entirely from renewable plant material. The US beverage giant claims the bottle is fully recyclable and the first to use PET plastic (a common type of polyester) that is entirely ...
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Sabra Dipping Company, a joint venture between Strauss Fresh Foods and Pepsico, has expanded its product range with the introduction of new Sabra Farmer's Ranch Greek Yogurt Dip. The Sabra Farmer's Ranch Greek Yogurt Dip is made with farm ...
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PepsiCo has launched Pepsi Limon, a flavored cola made with lime juice, inspired by the preferences of Hispanic consumers. According to the company, Pepsi Limon combines the flavor of Pepsi with a hint of real lime juice. Featuring real ...
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PepsiCo will manufacture its snack brand Cheetos in Philippines in collaboration with its local beverage bottling partner Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines (PCPPI). The joint snacks-and-beverage franchise operation is in line with ...
AMP Energy, an energy drink brand produced and owned by PepsiCo, has unveiled four new flavors to its energy category- AMP Energy Strawberry Limeade, AMP Energy Passion Fruit, AMP Energy Blueberry White Grape Zero and AMP Energy Watermelon ...
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Orkla has reported a 10% increase in operating profit , totalling NOK 725m in the first quarter of 2015. The Branded Consumer Goods business achieved EBIT (adj.) of NOK 769 million, an improvement of 11% from the first quarter of 2014. ...
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