The Flexible Packaging Association presented ProAmpac two gold and two silver annual achievement awards for packages showcasing innovation and advances in packaging. The awards were announced last night at the FPA Welcome Dinner & ...
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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 ...
In a letter to the USDA's Office of Inspector General, The Cornucopia Institute has requested an independent audit of the National Organic Program, charging multiple illegal actions and inactions. The Wisconsin-based farm policy research ...
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Sprout Foods has introduced new clear food pouches for its line of organic baby food. The updated line features existing Sprout Organic Baby Food flavors in a transparent pouch so parents can see what's inside the pouch while they ...
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Canada-based organic food company SunOpta has raised $85m from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management to reduce its debt. The company said that it will utilise the funds to repay its debt and to increase financial flexibility. The ...
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The net turnover of the Ebro Group grew by 16.1% year on year in 2015, rising to €2462m (€2.4bn). The EBITDA, or gross operating profit, was considerably better than year-end projections, closing at €314.8 million, up 9.6% ...
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Annie's, maker of America's favorite childhood foods with natural and organic ingredients, launched its new brand campaign demonstrating how the company is bringing delicious, organic food to nearly every aisle of the grocery store, and ...
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US-based ConAgra Foods has expanded its Healthy Choice simply cafe steamers line with the launch of four dishes made with USDA-certified organic ingredients. The company said that the four new recipes, all with 270 calories or less, are ...
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Sprout Nutrition and CROSSMARK have entered into a new nationwide partnership to bring organic whole foods to babies, toddlers and all family members. The "win-win" partnership gives Sprout expanded category presence and broad access to ...
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US-based food company General Mills is planning to expand its cereal manufacturing facility at Albuquerque, New Mexico, for $80m. The company has applied for $80m industrial revenue bond (IRB) from Bernalillo County to expand the ...
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US-based food company General Mills has completed the sale of its Venezuela business to private investor Lengfeld, exiting from the country. The sale of the Venezuelan business includes brands such as Underwood, Rico Jam and ...
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US-based food company General Mills is planning to more than double its organic acreage sourcing for ingredients, to reach its goal of 250,000 acres by 2019. The increase in acreage is to meet the growing demand for natural and organic ...
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Canada-based organic food company SunOpta has entered into an agreement to sell Opta Minerals business to Speyside Equity Fund for CAD$6.2m ($4.4m), in order to focus on its core business of food distribution. The acquisition proposal has ...
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Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, is announcing a new organic initiative committed to helping US wheat growers double organic wheat acres by 2019. Ardent Mills CEO Dan Dye said: "Ardent Mills' vision is to be ...
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Arbor Investments has acquired majority equity stake in California-based DPI Specialty Foods from Ireland-based Ornua Co-operative Limited. DPI sells gourmet, organic, ethnic foods to national, regional, independent retailers, ...
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