The barcode was invented at Westinghouse in 1930 by John Kermode, Douglas Young and Harry Sparkes. The first patent for a barcode, US Patent #2,612,994, was issued to inventors Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver on 7 October, 1952. The ...
US-based That's How We Roll announced that its Party-Tizers Dippin' Chips is first Non-GMO Certified chip designed for dipping To highlight the new non-GMO platform of the first dippable snack for the deli, the company is launching the ...
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US-based Inventure Foods has expanded its licensed Vidalia Brands snack food range with the launch of new Vidalia Kettle Potato Chips. The first premium potato chip offerings feature flavor of real Vidalia onions, and is available in ...
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The Withers family behind 7-Eleven in Australia have acquired the Australian operating licence of Starbucks and control of the local operations of the global coffee giant. However, the Withers Group have intimated that the existing 24 ...
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Portland’s Transportation, Sustainability and Energy Committee has voted in favor of a proposal that would require retailers to charge shoppers with 5-cent fee on every single use of plastic or paper bags at grocery stores. The fee ...
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US-based Unique Pizza and Subs (UPZS) has signed an agreement to distribute its healthy frozen pizzas in Asia. The company has signed the deal with Larasan Pharmaceutical, a Florida-based nature-based pharmaceutical company that produces ...
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US-based chain of ice cream specialty shops Baskin-Robbins, along with its sales, marketing and distribution partner Boardwalk Frozen Treats has launched new packaged ice cream and ice cream bars in US. The new Baskin-Robbins 14oz ice ...
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Magnum, an ice cream brand owned by Unilever, has introduced Magnum Infinity ice cream bars in the US market. The Magnum Infinity ice cream bars come in two flavors - Magnum Chocolate Infinity bars and Magnum Chocolate Infinity & ...
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Smart Balance has introduced non-GMO buttery spreads as a part of its plan to transition its product line to non-GMO in the wake of heavy demand for such products. Offered at same price as previous spread products, the distribution of the ...
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Dairy manufacturer Paul's has launched an "augmented reality" yoghurt packaging along with its new Scooby-Doo yoghurt snack for children. The 'interactive' snack pack features augmented reality technology that brings the packaging's ...
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US-based White Castle has introduced its Original Restaurant Blend Coffee in single-serve cups. The single-serve cups are available in packs of 12 and are also claimed to be compatible with brewers that accept K-Cup portion cups. White ...
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Doritos, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, has introduced a bold new mystery to the snack food aisle. Beginning this week, shoppers will see three new mystery flavors of Doritos Jacked tortilla chips making ...
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Armstrong World Industries named The Kroger Co. as its 2013 Flooring Recycler of the Year. The Armstrong award recognizes organizations that made significant environmental contributions by recycling VCT materials during demolition ...
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Although 84 percent of Americans believe that eating breakfast is an essential part of their morning routine, 56 percent skip it several times a week or more. To address this gap for time-starved consumers, Hormel Foods has introduced ...
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The twenty-first Scooby-Doo video has just been released. Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery was released by Warner Home Video on 24-25 March. It's not easy to get anyone excited about the twenty-first anything. And in the world of kids' ...