BASF has started planning for the construction of a new world-scale plant for vitamin A in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The new facility will increase BASF’s total annual production capacity of vitamin A by 1,500 metric tons. Reference ...
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Fonterra’s Anchor Uno now contains the lowest levels of sugar (per 100 grams) in any kids’ yoghurt brand in New Zealand, with 40 per cent less sugar than the original Uno formulation. Good nutrition is important for growing ...
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On the heels of last month’s Deep Fried Twinkies frenzy, Hostess is introducing an array of seasonal items available now at grocery stores nationwide. This fall’s product line-up brings back previous favorites – ...
DuPont Nutrition & Health has launched two new cheese cultures under the Choozit range which are claimed to streamline production and help in producing high-quality soft-ripened cheese. The two cheese cultures have been branded as Choozit ...
Global plant protein manufacturer Axiom Foods will enter India to produce natural rice bran oil to tap the vast potential of the market. In India, Axiom Foods will produce a range of stabilized rice bran ingredients for both human food ...
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Baskin-Robbins is introducing a new lineup of festive frozen treats, including ice cream cake Polar Pizza variety and October flavor of the month. Perfect for Halloween parties, haunted houses or ghoulish gatherings, Baskin-Robbins' new ...
The biggest weekly slump in the global gold price led Beijing's gold stores to cut their prices for the first time this year. The price in Beijing declined by 10 yuan ($1.5) per gram on Sunday. This was the first cut, following six earlier ...
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South Africa-based Rhodes Food Group has announced plans to acquire domestic food producer Pakco for R200m ($14.5m), as part of its expansion strategy. Pakco owns popular brands, including the iconic Bisto brand, Hinds, Buffalo, Southern ...
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Cargill reported financial results for the fiscal 2017 first quarter ended 31 August, 2016. Key measures include: Adjusted operating earnings rose 35 percent to $827 million in the first quarter, compared with $611 million in the ...
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McCormick & Company is initiating a voluntary class I recall of 24 oz. club size McCormick original taco seasoning mix, UPC 52100302461 with best by date codes between June 27, 2018 and September 16, 2018 due to an unlabeled milk allergen. ...
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Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of New York based The Topps Company, has introduced a sugar free gum product, expanding its innovations in the confectionery space. The new product, Bazooka Sugar Free Gum, has been rolled out across ...
Potato-chip giant Utz Quality Foods has completed its previously announced $135m acquisition of Alabama based Golden Enterprises, the owner of the Golden Flake Snack Foods. The merger is expected to support Utz Quality Foods’ growth ...
Southern California based SM Ingredients has developed a new proprietary soluble fiber named as Logifiber, aiming to diversify its ingredient portfolio. The company claimed that Logifiber can potentially change the landscape of the ...
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Premier Foods is investing in its Batchelors brand, as part of its effort to expand its presence in the e microwaveable ambient pots market. Three brand new product ranges, Batchelors High Veg Pots, Soup & Dippers and High Protein Pots, ...
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US Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire specialty foods distributor Jeraci Foods to expand its reach in the Italian independent restaurant and pizzeria sectors. However, the terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based ...
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