A new bio-based carton, a filling machine using electron beams, and several dairy supply projects in developing countries helped mark a successful year for Tetra Pak. The packaging supplier began the year with the launch of the Tetra Rex ...
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Woolworths has dug itself into a hole with its recent advertisement starring fitness lifestyle guru Michelle Bridges. Despite Woolworths being long associated with it marketing concept of the ‘Fresh Food people’, Bridges ...
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Ireland-based Kerry Group is establishing Health and Nutrition Institute that aims to provide insight into the science and policy of health, taste, nutrition, and general wellness. The institute, which is supported by Scientific Advisory ...
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Illumitex, green tech developer and manufacturer of LED grow light technology, announced initial steps in what is expected to be a long-term partnership with Singapore’s largest vertical farm, Sustenir Agriculture. Sustenir is an ...
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Iceland has launched new lines of fish and seafood following launch of first premium fish range earlier this year. In-store and online now, the sumptuous new lines are frozen within hours of being caught and, in some cases, are even ...
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has opened a new $37m blending and packing plant in Indonesia. Said to be Fonterra's first manufacturing facility in the country, the plant uses the company's manufacturing design standards and technology. ...
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Roy Morgan Research has revealed most Australians are not actually obsessed with food despite a growing cafe culture and a large number of cooking shows currently airing on TV. After breaking up the nation into segments based on ...
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Weetabix has launched a new range of single serving Weetabix products in packaging of Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury. The three new products - Weetabix Crispy Minis Chocolate Chip, Weetabix Crispy Minis Banana and Weetos pots and were ...
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Poultry-based ingredients producer IDF has launched frozen and dry bone broth ingredients that claim to have additional health values. "It's no secret that people are increasingly seeking wellness from within, feeding their bodies for ...
US Foods has unveiled a new scoop product line-up aimed to freshen up menus across the country. From Chef's Line All Natural Mediterranean Style Mini Beef and Lamb Patties and Patuxent Farms Premium Hardwood Smoked Chicken Wings to Cross ...
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Harvest Specialty Mills has raised funding to build a grain cleaning, milling and packaging facility in Greater Toronto Area, Canada. The C$2.6m ($2.12m) funding will be invested in a 21,000ft2 Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points ...
Mediterra, a US-based producer of ready-to-eat nutrition bars, has expanded its product presence and would be now available at Whole Foods Markets. Made with various fruits, vegetables, seeds and grains, Mediterra bars are available in ...
Nutrition energy bars producer Balance Bar has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of new Balance bites line. Available in chocolate and peanut butter flavours, the new Balance bites claim to offer 190 calories and 13g ...
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The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Rain, as the last term in spring, starts on April 20 and ends on May 5. Grain Rain originates from the old saying, "Rain brings up the growth of ...
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The University of California, Davis researchers have received $5m in grants from US Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to carry out three new research projects. This financial support is part of USDA's ...
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