2 Sisters Food Group has purchased the former S&A Foods site, just days after it had entered into discussions to acquire the East Midlands site that was owned by the Indian snack maker S&A, which fell into administration in October. 2 ...
UK-based supermarket chain Asda has recalled its own label buttery spread over fear of contamination with hard plastic bits. The supermarket chain recalled Asda Buttery Spread tubs, which weighed 500gms retailing at 50p each and carry ...
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2 Sisters Food Group plans to invest £150m into its poultry unit, an announcement that comes a few days after the Birmingham-based company stated that it intends to invest £55m into its ready meals business. The investment ...
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Australian supermarket giant Coles has launched a new ‘super grain’ product, teff, under its own label. Coles said the teff grain, which originated in Ethiopia, is “rich in calcium, iron and protein” and is ...
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Pacepacker Services has developed a new offline, portable Mixed Tray Loader pick-and-place system. It’s designed to quickly generate assorted trays of product for smaller outlets, such as convenience supermarkets and inner-city ...
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New research from market research organisation Mintel has found that the share of own-label food products launched in the UK carrying a ‘better-for-you’ claim reached a five-year high in 2014. Mintel found that almost two ...
vPersonalize Inc., a pioneer in full custom, design-your-own apparel, and accessories, has launched its next generation design software that provides advanced features for designers to visualize, produce, and deliver products on-demand to ...
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UK private-label cereal manufacturer Bokomo Foods is all set to launch its own branded range of breakfast cereals called Perfekt for.... Perfekt for...range will debut with wheat biscuits at 388 Tesco stores this year, with the superstore ...
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This is according to a new report from business intelligence provider Key Note, which said paper and board packaging remains the most widely used packaging material in the UK. The Packaging (Paper & Board) 2014 report warned, however, ...
Alex Ratchford and Michelle Dalziel take on new roles with the firm. HTI has strengthened its national account sales team with two new appointments. Alex Ratchford joins the company as senior national account manager, tasked with ...
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Organic farmers in California face unique issues in this devastating drought, leading some to bow out … or sell cows for hamburger meat San Joaquin Valley organic dairy farmer Tony Azevedo's business has dried up—literally. ...
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Global drinks giant Diageo has confirmed it is considering selling most of the Whyte & Mackay (W&M) whisky distilleries it gained by taking over India’s United Spirits. Diageo is offering a deal to offset competition concerns about ...
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Food and non-food volume sales are falling, indicating ordinary people are not feeling the benefits of economic recovery in Europe and the UK yet, according to market analyst Information Resources (IRI). Commenting on the firm’s ...
Premier Foods has confirmed press reports that it is seeking a partner to raise funding for its troubled bread business. Sliced and diced: Premier Foods is looking for a partner for its troubled breads business The debt-laden food ...
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Fresh produce manufacturer Natures Way Foods (NWF) has axed production of branded bagged salad range Lasting Leaf. Natures Way Foods (NWF) has chopped production of its Lasting Leaf bagged salad brand It was unclear if any jobs were ...
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