Lofthouse Cookies, a brand of ConAgra Foods, has recently transformed its main bakery in Ogden, Utah, US, into a nut-free facility. The move is expected to minimize the potential for accidental cross-contact with nut containing products, ...
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a unit of Canada-based Weston Foods, is planning to invest $77.8m in the expansion of its production plant in Lebanon, Indiana. The investment will be used to renovate and equip a new plant in Lebanon which will cover an area of around ...
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Sweden-based food processing company AAK has agreed to acquire the Turkish frying oil brand Frita from Unilever. Frita is engaged in the frying oil segment in Turkey and covers a significant part of the local Food Service market. The ...
American artisan bakery Canyon Bakehouse has announced the expansion of the distribution of its gluten free bread portfolio to all Target stores across the US. Speaking about the development, Canyon Bakehouse co-founder Christi Skow said, ...
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Cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut has introduced Choc-a-like, an addition to its range of compounds for professional bakers, ice cream manufacturers and chocolatiers. The new Choc-a-like line offers a variety of ...
Snyder's-Lance has completed the acquisition of Baptista's Bakery, a producer of baked snack foods and 'better for you' snacks. The deal was originally announced on 7 May 2014. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. ...
Tags: Bakery, snack foods
Global Agri-trade Corporation (GATC), a supplier of certified sustainable palm products, has introduced new Olera GOLD Low Color Palm Shortening. The company said that the new 100% Certified Sustainable multi-purpose palm shortening is a ...
The Barilla Group inaugurated today a new production line, Harrys 100% Mie, in its plant at Plaine de l'Ain (01). The opening of the new production line Harrys 100% Mie represents the first stage in a 47M€ extraordinary investment ...
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Finland-based paper and pulp company Metsa Board has introduced a new lightweight and sustainable board, Carta Dedica, for food service industry. Said to be safe for food contact, the board is available in a clay coating version for ...
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Grupo Bimbo has completed the acquisition of Canada Bread Company, the bakery products division of Maple Leaf Foods, in a $1.66bn deal. According to Grupo Bimbo, the integration of Canada Bread will be reflected in its consolidated second ...
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United Natural Foods has signed an agreement to acquire all of the stock of Tony’s Fine Foods, a distributor of perishable food products, for nearly $195.3m. Founded in 1934, Tony's primarily sells its products to retail and ...
Dr. Oetker Canada, the maker of Frozen pizza brands, dessert brands and dry baking products, has announced the official opening of the company's new frozen pizza production facility in London, Ontario. The plant has been in operation ...
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Flowers Foods, the nation's second-largest producer and marketer of fresh packaged bakery foods, reported results for its 16-week first quarter ended April 19, 2014. First quarter sales increased 2.6% compared to the first quarter last ...
For the seventh consecutive year, Menasha Packaging’s Food Packaging facility, located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, has been recognized by the American Institute of Baking (AIB) International. The Food Packaging facility recently ...
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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 ...
Tags: Snack Foods, Baptista's Bakery