Coles and Woolies are locked in a battle for share of the customers wallets and throats that becomes more complicated every day. The competitive landscape has changed. The old model of them against each other and independent wholesaler ...
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Australian packaging company Amcor has signed an agreement to acquire flexible packaging manufacturer Alusa for A$570m ($435m). Amcor expects the acquisition to complement its newly created flexible packaging business in the Americas. ...
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Southeastern Grocers, parent company to BI-LO, Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores, has committed to converting 100% of its private label eggs to cage-free during 2017, and targeting the expansion of that commitment to the remainder of eggs sold ...
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Nature’s Touch has issued a voluntary recall of Nature’s Touch Frozen Organic Berry Cherry Blend in Canada over the suspected Hepatitis A contamination. Nature's Touch Frozen Organic Berry Cherry Blend, with 'best before' ...
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Olam International and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) have formed a joint venture called MC Agri Alliance (MCAA) in Japan for the supply of agricultural and food products. The joint venture will import and distribute coffee, cocoa, ...
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US Foods has acquired Food Genius, a provider of foodservice data and analytics. The Food Genius team members will join US Foods. Focused exclusively on foodservice, Food Genius offers a suite of technology applications which simplify the ...
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US-based food wholesaler Innovative Bites has acquired UK-based sweet maker Bonds of London for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is part of Innovative Bites' long-term growth strategy to become a major confectionery supplier in ...
Researchers from Bio-on, an Italian company engaged in the bioplastic sector, and the University of Tampere in Finland have created new biodegradable material using paper and bioplastic for food packaging. The development is the result ...
Sonoco has developed composite cans to package "Fit for Fun" biscuits by Hans Freitag. Superfood meets snack: Hans Freitag cookie and waffle bakery, located in Verde, Germany, relies on carefully selected ingredients for its latest ...
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Tyson Foods is planning to construct a new chicken processing facility at an investment of $136m, near its existing poultry plant in Green Forest, Arkansas. The new 200, 000ft2 processing facility will be located across the street from ...
Mars Food has started a global initiative called Health and Wellbeing Ambition to promote healthier food choices and healthier meal options among consumers. The Health and Wellbeing Ambition will be rolled out over the next five years ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration has given green signal for folic acid fortification of corn masa flour. The approval will allow manufacturers to voluntarily add up to 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound of corn masa flour, making ...
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Supermarkets and corner stores around Britain can now offer customers a new brand called Kendamil, which is not only the sole infant formula to be manufactured to a whole milk recipe, rather than skimmed, but also the only infant formula in ...
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US-based rigid packaging company TricorBraun has acquired rigid packaging distributor Packaging Design Group for undisclosed amount. Packaging Design Group offers packaging distribution services from design and product sourcing to ...
The next generation of food entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to combine a high quality degree and on-the-job training under plans for new food degree apprenticeships, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announced. The three ...
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