The merger between Arla Foods and EGM Walhorn has now been approved by the cooperative owners in both companies. The merger will add more dairy farmers to Arla in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Owner-elected representatives from ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has failed in verifying the accuracy of label claims on meat as well as poultry products that are sold in the US, according to a new report released by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI). Titled ...
Tags: Food Label, Label, Packaging, Printing
Brasil Foods, leading producer of frozen foods, has appointed big data software company PROS to enhance its price effectiveness and customer experience initiatives. The food company that has operations in over 120 countries, with a ...
Tags: Food, frozen food, Agriculture
Smart Balance has introduced non-GMO buttery spreads as a part of its plan to transition its product line to non-GMO in the wake of heavy demand for such products. Offered at same price as previous spread products, the distribution of the ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, Non-GMO Food, Buttery
American food company Hillshire Brands has signed a deal to acquire all the outstanding shares of packaged foods firm Pinnacle Foods for $6.6bn. Under the terms of the deal, each share of Pinnacle Foods common stock will be exchanged ...
Tags: Pinnacle Foods, Hillshire Brands
Lifeway Foods, a leading supplier of cultured dairy products known as kefir and organic kefir, announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. First quarter of 2014 gross sales increased approximately 16% to $32.1 million ...
Tags: Lifeway Foods, dairy products
Swedish-Danish cooperative Arla Foods has agreed to sell its packaging subsidiary Danapak Flexibles to Austian-based Schur Flexibles Group. The transaction, which is expected to be completed in July 2014, is subject to approval by the ...
Tags: Packaging Subsidiary, Arla
TreeHouse Foods (THS) today reported first quarter earnings of $0.38 per fully diluted share compared to $0.62 per fully diluted share reported for the first quarter of last year. The Company reported that adjusted earnings per share ...
US-based Tribe has introduced new Limited Batch flavor called Rosemary Focaccia, a zesty, tasty and fragrant spread, which captures the essence of the herb-infused Italian bread. Rosemary Focaccia Hummus is a blend of chickpeas, ...
Tags: Batch Flavor, Tribe
US-based Dean Foods has reported a net loss attributable to the company of $9m for the first quarter of 2014, against the profit of $496m in Q1 2013. On an adjusted basis, first quarter net loss attributable to the company was $5m. ...
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Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin has signed a law requiring the labeling of genetically-engineered foods, making the state the first in the country to mandate genetically modified organism (GMO) labeling. Under the new law, foods that ...
Snyder's-Lance, a US-based salty snack maker, has agreed to buy Baptista's Bakery, a producer of baked snack foods and 'better for you' snacks. As part of the agreement, Snyder's-Lance will acquire 100% stake in Baptista's Bakery, and its ...
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Food microbiology laboratories can now confidently test to a recognized standard for Salmonella species with the Thermo Scientific SureTect Salmonella Species Assay, which has been granted an NF validation certificate by AFNOR Certification ...
Tags: Food Pathogens, Salmonella
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, completed nearly 100 environmental compliance and enforcement actions in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Violations of environmental ...
Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy, EPA, Certification
According to the latest research from The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), food cans are preferred by consumers when compared with other packaging formats. The findings show that cans help families enjoy nutritious meals and ...
Tags: Food Cans, packaging formats