Northern Ireland-based potato supplier Glens of Antrim Potatoes is trialing the use of recycled plastic produce boxes supplied by Marmax Products in the UK. Glens of Antrim Potatoes has ordered for 120 produce boxes, which have saved the ...
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United States agrochemicals firm Monsanto has terminated its plans to grow new types of genetically modified (GM) crops in the European Union over lack of prospects for cultivation in the region. The company said that it will drop all the ...
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Holland’s Pies, a UK-based producer of pies, puddings and pastries, has secured listing for its frozen range with the independent online retailer, Ocado. The company will provide its frozen pies and puds including its Potato & Meat ...
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Herr Foods, a US-based snack food producer, has introduced a new flavored kettle cooked potato chip by combining three of its popular flavors. The new Kettle Cooked Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Potato Chips is a blend of bacon, jalapenos and ...
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US-based organic, kids nutrition firm Plum Organics has unveiled a range of organic pouch snacks for toddlers - Mighty 4. The new Mighty 4 is available in 5 food combinations, including Sweet Potato, Blueberry, Millet, Greek Yogurt; Kale, ...
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US-based manufacturer of process automation systems Key Technology has unveiled a new standard Iso-Flo conveyor and hygienic options for all other Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors at the Pack Expo event in Las Vegas. According to the company, ...
The San Francisco Bay is a frenzy of rapturous seagulls, cormorants so gorged they can barely take flight, sea lions bellowing and porpoises?spinning. The herring have returned to?spawn. Humans are getting in on the action, too. A ...
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B&G Foods has acquired US-based snack food manufacturer Robert's American Gourmet Food from VMG Partners, Michael Repole, founder Robert Ehrlich and other parties in an all-cash deal of $195m. Robert's American Gourmet Food, which is also ...
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The company said it will increase its already-high speeds on potato chips by a further 35% to a performance leading 150 bags per minute, on a single packaging machine. The new Ishida Charge Transfer Control (CTC) system is easily ...
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Scottish potato crisp company Mackie's at Taypack is set to double its output after developing a new manufacturing facility in Errol, which is 60% bigger than its current unit at nearby Moncur, Perthshire. Production will more than double ...
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US-based Frontier Soups has introduced new You Pick Six Pack of gourmet soup mixes, which will allow home cooks to prepare quick and healthy summer meals. The new You Pick Six Pack soup mixes are available in 34 varieties, including 28 ...
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Russia has temporarily imposed a ban on the import of seed and ware potatoes from the European Union over safety concerns. In a letter to the director of the European Commission for Health and Consumer Protection, Russia noted that the ...
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Ishida Europe is upgrading its Atlas range of snack food bagmakers in order to increase the machine’s speeds on Potato Chips by a further 35% to 150 bags per minute. The new Ishida Charge Transfer Control (CTC) system is easily ...
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Ishida Europe will improve its Atlas range of snack food bagmakers in a bid to increase the machine’s speeds on Potato Chips by a further 35% to 150 bags per minute. The new Ishida Charge Transfer Control (CTC) system, which is ...
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US-based ConAgra Foods has reported that its net earnings increased to $192.2m in the fourth quarter of 2013, compared to a loss of $86.2m in the same period a year ago, when the company incurred charges related to a change in accounting ...
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