The Hain Celestial Group has launched a new strategic platform Cultivate Ventures to invest in lifestyle brands, smaller portfolio brands and concepts as well as incubator opportunities. The company said that the investments should ...
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Catalyst Paper reported significantly improved operating results for the quarter ended 30 September 2016 despite a non-cash impairment write-down of $186.4m on fixed assets at our Powell River, Port Alberni and Crofton paper mills resulting ...
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Multi Packaging Solutions International announced results for its first quarter ended 30 September 2016. 1Q FY 2017 vs. 1Q FY 2016: GAAP sales of $407.8 million vs. $459.1 millionNegative foreign exchange impact of $17.4 millionGAAP ...
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CTB announced that it has acquired the Volito Group, a designer and manufacturer of cage-free layer housing systems. The company has three locations in the Netherlands, including its headquarters in Veenendaal and manufacturing plants in ...
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Our Little Rebellion, a family of non-GMO and gluten-free popped snacks, has unveiled its limited edition PopCorners Minis for the holiday season. A new, first-of-its-kind, mini version of the beloved PopCorners portfolio, PopCorners ...
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation reported results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016. Third Quarter Operating Highlights Consolidated net sales of $777 million in the third quarter of 2016 were $31 million, or 4 ...
Gores Holdings has completed the acquisition of US-based fresh baked sweet goods maker Hostess Brands. The combined company will be renamed as Hostess Brands and will trade on NASDAQ under the symbols TWNK and TWNKW, respectively. Gores ...
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Ball Corporation reported, on a US GAAP basis, breakeven net earnings attributable to the corporation and earnings per diluted share for the third quarter 2016 on sales of $2.8bn, compared to $45m of net earnings attributable to the ...
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Crown Holdings announced its financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016. Third Quarter Highlights Earnings per share $1.31 for the quarter; $3.09 YTD versus $2.35 in 2015Adjusted earnings per share $1.33 for the ...
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French dairy giant The Bel Group has entered into an agreement with LBO France to acquire a majority stake in fruit snacks and dessert maker MOM Group. Under the agreement, Bel will acquire 65% stake in the company, while the remaining ...
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Nissan Motor has acquired a 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) and became its largest shareholder. MMC will also become part of the global Alliance with Nissan and Renault. With the addition of MMC, the Alliance will be in the ...
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"Innovative play experiences, engaging storytelling and global execution of Hasbro's brand blueprint continues to drive consumer and retailer demand for our brand portfolio," said Brian Goldner, Hasbro's chairman, president and chief ...
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Campbell Soup Company has appointed Ed Carolan as president for Campbell Fresh (C-Fresh). Carolan, 47, will lead the division that includes Bolthouse Farms beverages, salad dressings and carrots, Garden Fresh Gourmet salsa, hummus and ...
Ardent Mills is showcasing its latest grain-based industry solutions at the 2016 International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), which is being held from 8 to 11 October. "At Ardent Mills, we continuously work for the good of grain, and ...
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South Africa-based Rhodes Food Group has announced plans to acquire domestic food producer Pakco for R200m ($14.5m), as part of its expansion strategy. Pakco owns popular brands, including the iconic Bisto brand, Hinds, Buffalo, Southern ...
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