Global confectionery company Nestle has announced it will remove artificial flavours and FDA-certified colours, such as Red 40 and Yellow 5, from all of its chocolate confectionery products in the US by the end of 2015. Nestle USA said ...
Spain-based Derprosa, which specialises in the development, manufacture and commercialisation of Biaxially oriented Polypropylene film (BOOP) for the graphic arts’ sector, is set to double its production capacity for 2015 with a new ...
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Confectionery company Cadbury Australia has announced it will shrink its family-sized 210g/220g chocolate blocks in the coming weeks. Cadbury Australia said the changes to the size of the block were due to pressure from increased ...
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Chocolate manufacturer Hershey is in talks to acquire beef, turkey and pork jerky snacks producer Krave Jerky, in a deal that is expected to be valued at around $300m. The move is in line with the company's strategy to expand its ...
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Food ingredients producer Chaucer has opened a new freeze dry factory in Portland, in the US state of Oregon. Spread over an area of around 100,000ft2, the facility will house four freeze dry tunnels as part of phase I and the further ...
Tags: fruits, vegetables, Agriculture
Melbourne-based confectionery company Betta Foods has entered into administration, in an attempt to save the business by selling it. Established in 1954, Betta Foods produces liquorice and marshmallow products under the Capricorn and ...
Innovia Films has launched a new BOPP film called Propafilm RCU, which is tested to provide up to 18 months protection from mineral oil migration. The company developed the film after earlier studies found that foods were being ...
Tags: pasta, rice, breakfast cereals, biscuits, Agriculture
Biofilms producer Innovia Films has launched its first bioriented polypropylene (BOPP) film, Propafilm RCU, which is proven to provide up to 1.5 years protection from mineral oil migration. This new innovation is the result of ...
Tags: biscuits, bakery, confectionery, dried foods, Agriculture
Zeelandia and Fine Organics have established a joint venture in India where both partners will have an equal stake. To be based in Mumbai, the joint venture will begin operations in the Indian market in Q1 2015, primariy with imported ...
Australian food marketing and distribution business Menora Foods is reportedly set to be sold to Filipino food conglomerate Monde Nissin Corporation. Menora was established in Melbourne in 1967 and is Australia’s largest ...
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Rockwell Solutions has introduced a laser-perforated version of its Reseal versatile film that allows food to be fresh for longer duration. Formulated to seal to APET, RPET, PP and PE trays, the Reseal peelable films are resealable after ...
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Swiss food major Nestle is planning to invest over EGP1bn ($137.93m) in Egypt over the next few years where food is considered as a fast-growing sector. The proposed investment will be used in manufacturing, new products and the ...
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Australia’s oldest chocolate business, the iconic Ernest Hillier has been placed into voluntary administration, and a meeting with creditors will take place on Tuesday 20 January 2014. Hillier’s administrator, Bruno Secatore ...
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Single-serve ice cream on the rise relative to tub sales The share of hand-held single serve products in global ice cream new product activity continues to rise on increased demand for individual snacks and treats, according to findings ...
Tags: ice cream, bars, sticks, cones, Agriculture
Egyptian cake and biscuit maker Bisco Misr's shareholders controlling 86% of shares have agreed to divest their shares to US-based food manufacturing company Kellogg, in a $125m deal. The Reuters reported that bidding for the biscuit ...
Tags: biscuits, wafers, corn flakes, Agriculture