Premier Foods has renewed its long-standing license to manufacture Cadbury-branded cake products until at least June 2017 as part of its plan to boost growth in the cake category. The new licensing deal negotiated with Cadbury ...
US food manufacturer Rich Products Corp has made two acquisitions and formed a joint venture in the US. Pizza to dessert maker Rich's said the acquisition of Goglanian Bakeries and f'real, and its joint venture with The Stolbun is ...
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Swedish ice cream producer SIA Glass has replaced its old thermoformed pot with a new injection-molded custom-made design from RPC Superfos. The container has tamper evidence, which improves customer safety. SIA Glass founder Per Stenstrm ...
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STAGE The Christmas Schooner Have yourself a City of Big Shoulders Christmas at the Mercury Theater, the current home of the beloved Chicago musical, “The Christmas Schooner.” Created by John Reeger and Julie Shannon, ...
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Noble Foods' UK desserts brand Gu has extended its range with the launch of a larger Mango and Passion Fruit cheesecake duo. The dessert maker said it has taken its classic Mango and Passion Fruit Mini Cheesecakes and made them bigger as ...
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UK upmarket retailer Waitrose has launched a 'Good to Go' food range inspired by global cuisine. The selection of foods comprises sandwiches, foccacia, pancakes, baguettes, salads, cakes and fresh fruit. The sandwiches include a Spanish ...
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UK bakery and ingredients firm The Real Good Food Co. has booked a drop in half-year profits, despite rising revenues. The sugar-to-dessert company said profit for the six months to end September dipped to GBP1m (US$161.9m), down from ...
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UK sugar-to-dessert group Real Good Food Company has booked a 62% increase in EBITDA on strong sales gains. EBITDA for the 15 months to 31 March rose to GBP9.1m (US$14.3m) on sales that increased from GBP249m to GBP305.5m. Key trading ...
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Convenience food group Greencore has reported a rise in third-quarter sales, boosted by growth across its business. The company today (31 July) posted a 6.7% increase in underlying sales for the 13 weeks to 29 June. The 6.7% "core ...
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Swiss food manufacturer Huegli has said its 2012 profits will not hit its forecasts after a drop in sales in recent months. Huegli, which makes products from soups to desserts, saw revenues increase in the first half of the year but ...
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Hillshire Brands has added a Lemon Pound Cake to its Sara Lee brand, as well as making the label's signature Butter Pound Cake more moist. The US food group said the new lemon and butter varieties will be available at grocery stores ...
Heinz has extended its baby desserts pots range in the UK with the addition of two new SKUs. Fruity Pudding with Banana and Oats, and Fruity Yogurt Peach, designed for babies aged four to 36 months, are available in four-packs of 100g ...
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Nestle has expanded its Erlenbacher frozen baked goods and desserts range in Germany to include a mini cake range. The Lion, After Eight and Choco Crossies frozen mini cakes launched this month and are being targeted at consumers wanting ...
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US farmer-owned cooperative Land O'Lakes has acquired premium chilled dessert maker Kozy Shack Enterprises. The company said the acquisition was a "good strategic fit" that complimented its existing branded dairy business. Land O'Lakes ...
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Hain Celestial has today (22 August) been announced as the buyer of Premier Foods plc's spreads assets, including brands such as Hartley's jam and Sun-Pat peanut butter. The US food group had been linked to Premier's spreads business, ...
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