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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Gratify Foods, the maker of certified gluten-free snacks, has announced release of two new products: Hummus Crackers and Hummus Pretzels. Gratify will unveil the new products at Natural Products Expo West this week. Hummus has exploded in ...
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Bridgestone has announced that it will invest $164m over a period of five years to expand its passenger tire manufacturing plant in Wilson, North Carolina. The company wants to improve the plant's global competitive position by installing ...
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Volkswagen America announced the pricing of the 2016 Beetle Convertible 1.8T Denim limited edition. Paying homage to the 1970s Jeans Bug, the vehicle offers fans a modern take on this classic model, with a starting Manufacturers Suggested ...
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UK-based chocolate manufacturer Hotel Chocolat Group is planning a floatation to raise funds for its expansion plan. The founders of the business Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris are planning to raise £50m through placement in ...
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Ciao Bella, maker of artisan gelato and sorbetto, has launched onto the shelves of a number of new retailers in key markets as part of the brand's expansion plan. This new distribution allows the company to increase its national footprint ...
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NESTLé BUTTERFINGER has launched two new seasonal offerings for Easter. For the first time, families can celebrate spring with the all new Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups Smooth & Crunchy Egg (Individual 1oz/MSRP $0.99 and Six-pack ...
M&M'S Milk Chocolate Candies are the people's chocolate. Since March 3, 1941, it is the fans who have made M&M'S the most popular chocolate candies on earth. To celebrate their anniversary, M&M'S is bringing the celebration to their fans - ...
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Dutch dairy company Royal FrieslandCampina is planning to acquire 51% stake in Pakistani-based Engro Foods for $460m. The European dairy company has approached the Pakistan company to buy around 391 million shares from its parent company ...
BiPro USA will showcase its whey protein isolate at Glazier Clinics' football event in Tampa Bay, Florida, from March 4-6. The clinic will be the fifth Glazier event BiPro USA has attended in 2016. Glazier Clinics are some of the most ...
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Kono USA – the franchisor that introduced the popular pizza-in-a-cone concept to the United States – announces a partnership with Ghirardelli that will add four exclusive treat cones to its menu. The dessert line, part of the ...
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South Africa has renewed imports of US chicken, beef and pork products, bringing an end to a 15-year trade dispute with the country. The South African government concluded months of discussions over 'the three meats' with the US, under ...
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Papa John’s Pizza continues its global growth as the third largest pizza delivery company in the world by opening its first store in Israel. Everyone in Tel Aviv will now be able to experience why better ingredients really do make a ...
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Enjoy Life Foods has announced a fresh look for its allergy-friendly line of Plentils, which highlights the lentil-based chips’ crunchy, craveable flavors and premium ingredient panel that is free-from the top eight food allergens. ...
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Singapore-based food and beverage company Food Empire Holdings has entered into a joint venture agreement with Sweet Blossom Holdings with an initial investment of $13.6m. Together, the companies have set up a joint venture company ...
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