Seaboard Triumph Foods (STF) is set to begin commercial operations at its new pork processing plant in Sioux City, Iowa from 5 September 2017. STF said that the new facility will make use of robotics and other technologies to supply a ...
The Laser X infrared gaming experience is expected to be one of the most in-demand toys for the Christmas season. Character Options has reported an excellent performance for its infrared real-life gaming experience Laser X, with the game ...
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Fast food restaurant chain Nathan’s Famous has introduced pre-cooked, quarter-pound steak patties for purchase at retail grocery stores across the US. The new Nathan’s Famous Steak Patties are made with fresh beef, with no ...
Redpath Sugar will invest C$5.2m ($4.17m) in the expansion of its dry blending and packaging plant in Belleville, Ontario to add new pouch packaging capabilities. The Canada-based cane sugar refiner will install two new customized ...
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US-based Hormel Foods has entered into South America with the acquisition of Brazilian meat company Cidade do Sol for about $104m. Cidade do Sol offers over 70 products in 15 categories that include meats like mortadella, sausage and ...
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LED maker Lumileds of San Jose, CA, USA says that its LUXEON Stylist Series of LEDs for fashion retail and fresh food markets is now available as a comprehensive portfolio, which includes new mid-power packages in addition to the existing ...
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Japan-based food packing machinery manufacturer Ishida says that its X-ray inspection system is helping a Turkish food company meet the stringent quality norms desired in the UK and Western European retail sectors. The food company named ...
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A subsidiary of Flagship Food Group has acquired various assets of Glutenfreeda Foods, including its brand portfolio and its USDA manufacturing facility near Seattle, Washington. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but Flagship ...
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Technology giant IBM has collaborated with food giants across the globe over a blockchain solution in an effort to reduce food borne illness and get rid of food contamination. The consortium includes food companies Dole, Driscoll’s, ...
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Food packing firm Hilton Food Group has signed a long term supply agreement with Tesco Central Europe to produce fresh food. This development supports Hilton’s strategy of providing key retail partners globally with a diversified ...
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Constantia Flexibles’ film-based product CompresSeal has won German Packaging Award 2017 in sustainability category. The award will be officially handed over to winners at a gala event in Berlin, Germany, on September 26. ...
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American branded food giant Hormel Foods has purchased Italian meats company Fontanini Italian Meats and Sausages from Capitol Wholesale Meats for $425m. Based in Chicago, Fontanini is a branded foodservice business which was established ...
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Flexible packaging firm ProAmpac, part of the Pritzker Group Private Capital portfolio of companies, has completed the acquisition of Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Orlando from Holland’s Clondalkin Group. The companies did not ...
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Carton packaging producer Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is demonstrating its FruitPack range of sustainable fresh produce packaging solutions at this year’s UK Produce Industry Fair. The FruitPack range of packaging ...
Based in Everett, the Funko HQ store boasts all maner of licensed goods from plush toys and collectables to handbags and backpacks. Funko has opened the doors to its first retail store, located in Wetmore Avenue in Everett, US. The ...