Canada-based pasta manufacturer Chickapea is launching the only organic, pulse-based mac and cheese in the US. The only organic option in the category, the products boast 19g of protein, 8g of fiber and less than 500mg of sodium per ...
Mars Food has completed the acquisition of Connecticut-based Preferred Brands International, a manufacturer and marketer of all-natural, ready-to-heat Indian and Asian food products sold mainly under the Tasty Bite brand. Preferred Brands ...
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Nestlé has agreed to purchase US-based Sweet Earth to enter plant-based protein market. Sweet Earth produces products ranging in plant-based proteins like wheat-based seitan, tofu as wells as legumes such as lentils, chickpeas and ...
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Enjoy Life Foods has added two new globally-inspired flavors to its allergy-friendly line of Plentils chips. Crafted from crunchy lentils, which are known for being a good source of fiber and all-natural plant-based protein, Thai Chili ...
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North Dakota based Anchor Ingredients has acquired a rail-loading and storage facility in Montana for an undisclosed sum. The new pulse facility acquisition according to Anchor Ingredients is said to increase its sourcing network which ...
General Mills’ owned Progresso has launched a new soup range targeting vegans. Branded as Good Nature, the new vegan soup line is claimed to be made from real ingredients and free from any GMO ingredients, preservatives, and ...
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Pret has expandes its soup range with the introduction of five new flavors. All soups in the range will be under 200 calories and there will be at least one no gluten, no dairy option available daily. Taking the full range up to 12, the ...
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Premier Foods is investing in its Batchelors brand, as part of its effort to expand its presence in the e microwaveable ambient pots market. Three brand new product ranges, Batchelors High Veg Pots, Soup & Dippers and High Protein Pots, ...
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Global food processing company Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has acquired the assets of Illinois based Caterina Foods for an undisclosed sum. Based in Lake Bluff in the US state of Illinois, Caterina Foods is a toll manufacturer of ...
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Hilary’s will launch frozen veggie breakfast sausage products next month in line with its mission to innovate culinary-inspired foods. The company said that the veggie sausage products are nutrient-rich and flavorsome will be ...
Frutarom Health BU offers a new approach to tackle iron deficiency in vegan and vegetarian diets. AB-Fortis, a patented encapsulated iron system, supports vegans/vegetarians, as well as women of childbearing years, who commonly suffer ...
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The United Nations have declared 2016 to be the Year of Pulses or as Australians refer to them, legumes. Australia is amongst 40 countries participating in the initiative which will launch globally on 6 January 2016. Australia’s ...
Private equity firm North Castle Partners has acquired controlling stake in Sprout Organic Foods in a move to bolster its presence in the natural and organic nutrition industry. Sprout Organic Foods primarily serves the baby / toddler ...
Australian medical and nutrition experts have reacted differently to the research findings of a study published December 2014 in the British Medical Journal. The study showed the Mediterranean diet appears to be associated with longer ...
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Packed basmati rice provider Amira Nature Foods has joined hands with 7,500 farmer families in India to develop 12,000 hectares of land for organic crops. As part of this development, Amira plans to deliver technical guidance, marketing ...
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