Spectra Packaging has been busy developing a range of new materials designed to offer brands something different. The Suffolk based rigid plastics manufacturer already produces high quality packaging in HDPE, PET and recycled materials; ...
Honda Motor has co-developed the world's first hybrid vehicle motor magnet that uses no heavy rare earth elements. The automaker said the technology, developed with Daido Steel Co, will be used in the next Freed minivan due to go on sale ...
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Skeeter Snacks, maker of Allsome! and Skeeter Nut Free cookies and grahams, announced the introduction of Allsome! Cinnamon Bitz – a nut-free granola alternative with a crunchy cinnamon flavor that kids and school administrators alike ...
US-based ConAgra Foods has expanded its Healthy Choice simply cafe steamers line with the launch of four dishes made with USDA-certified organic ingredients. The company said that the four new recipes, all with 270 calories or less, are ...
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Farm produce prices posted mild declines last week, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday. The average price of six types of fruit fell 1.5 percent, compared to a drop of 0.7 percent a week earlier, according to the ministry's website. ...
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Burnsville-based Valley Natural Foods has announced that it would invest $2m to open a wholesale meat processing plant in Northfield, Minnesota. The company has purchased 16 acres of land, including a building, for the new plant, Valley ...
The Nutrition Facts label is found on packaged foods and beverages, and can serve as your daily guide for comparing foods and making healthy choices. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making it even easier to explore and ...
New research has found benefit in eating wholegrains for those who want a healthy heart. Published in the latest edition of the American Heart Association journal, ‘Circulation’, the research revealed the higher an ...
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"THINS" may be in its name, but this hearty snack cracker is surprisingly satisfying thanks to both the whole grains and its irresistible crunch. Wasa THINS are the latest addition to the Wasa line and meant to be enjoyed straight from ...
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Achieve Superfoods introduces the launch of SuperBar, the first amaranth-based snack bar available in the U.S. market. Joshua Aisen, Naval officer, recent Harvard graduate, husband, and father of three is the founder of the startup. How ...
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US-based biotechnology company DuPont Nutrition & Health has developed a new concept for European bread market inspired by Nordic thin breads. The concept, which is rich in healthy carbohydrates, targets consumers who are turning to ...
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US-based diversified holding company HC2 Holdings has made an offer to buy agricultural company Andersons for $1bn in cash. The offer, which was made through a letter, valued Andersons' shares at $37 per share, a 43% premium on closing ...
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Agricultural and seed company Monsanto is looking to exit its biotech soybean seeds business in Argentina, as it faces problems in collecting seed royalties and with a depreciation in the country’s currency. The seed company is in ...
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Lundberg Family Farms has announced the availability of Organic Sprouted rice and seasoning mix. The new product line-up features sprouted whole grain brown rice and is available in five varieties: Thai Red Curry, Toasted Coconut, Chile ...
Quaker, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, is introducing Quaker SuperGrains Instant Hot Cereal and Real Medleys SuperGrains Granola. With a hearty blend of grains like oats, barley, rye and more, these new offerings are a powerful way to help ...
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