Simplot to launch new John West ready to eat tuna meals Food manufacturer Simplot Australia is set to launch a new range of ready to eat tuna meals under its John West brand, with the new range combining tuna, brown rice and quinoa. ...
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A new research conducted at Experimental Biology (EB) 2015 by ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of North America's largest food firms, finds that single-serve frozen meals were equally beneficent or better than expensive diet programmes for weight ...
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The government of the northwest Indian state of Punjab is set to establish five primary processing centres for the proposed mega food park being set up by Punjab Agro Industries. Punjab Agro Industries will set up a food park on 100 acres ...
Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital Partners is in talks to acquire American Food Company Kraft Foods, in a deal potentially valued at more than $40bn. According to people familiar with the matter, the private equity firm would ...
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Snack food maker Pure Foods is planning to build a new manufacturing facility in the city of Kingsport, Tennessee, a move that could create 273 new jobs. The proposed 88, 000ft2 facility will see an investment of around $22m and will ...
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Protanica-fortified Heartbar oatmeal squares, Heart Brand Foods’ newest heart-healthy snack bars, were launched at Natural Products Expo West held last week. The latest formula now contains a sustainably harvested, organic and ...
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Australia based private equity investment firm Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has agreed to acquire Kerry Pinnacle, the Australian subsidiary of British baked goods firm Kerry Group. Reuters reported citing a person with knowledge of ...
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Rickland Orchards, a brand owned by US-based B&G Foods, has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of new CLVR bars range. This is in line with the company's strategy to provide gluten-free, dairy-free snack bar that is ...
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Half of consumers around the world say they are actively trying to lose weight, and 75 per cent of them plan to achieve that goal by changing their diet, according to market research organisation Nielsen. However, sales of both ...
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Freedom Foods has reported a Net profit of $55.2 million for the first half of the 2015 financial year. However, the Net Profit figure was boosted by the inclusion of a post-tax fair value gain of $52.2 million from the gain on ...
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American snack maker Snyder's-Lance has expanded its gluten-free snacks portfolio, with the introduction of new offerings. The new snacks under Cape Cod, Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Eatsmart Naturals and Lance brands are certified ...
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Organic rice and rice products manufacturer Lundberg Family Farms has introduced two new rice cake offerings. The new Thin Stackers and Sweet Dreams will be an addition to Lundberg's existing range of healthy snacking options. Lundberg ...
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Billy Sims-China Food Group will export whole milk powder and skim milk powder to China, where the demand for US dairy products is increasing. Billy Sims-China Food Group is also developing a dairy plant in Michigan with an investment of ...
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Yoghurt growth opportunities fuelled by global lifestyle differences, market research More than half (53 percent) of consumers globally are eating more yoghurt than they used to, according to findings from a study commissioned by global ...
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Nut spreads brand Kraft nuts has launched a new range of eight products in Australia, including a crunchy hazelnut spread and the brand’s first ‘natural’ peanut butter. The new Kraft Nuts alternative nuts range ...
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