Hempco Food and Fiber has announced that September 2016 was the official launch of PLANETHEMP brand retail product distribution throughout Canada and the UK. Hempco has signed an agreement with Tree of Life UK - natural, health and ...
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Stone Canyon Industries has sold SCI Ingredients and its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Fleischmann's Vinegar Company to Green Plains for $250m. Fleishmann’s Vinegar is being regarded as one of the largest producer of food-grade ...
PepsiCo division Tropicana has launched new line of juices with probiotics. The company claims that Tropicana Essentials Probiotics is 100% juice with one billion live and active cultures Varieties include strawberry banana, pineapple ...
Archer Daniels Midland will be showcasing its comprehensive and growing product portfolio at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing show in Dubai. Highlights will include an extensive selection of natural colors and flavors, flavor ...
US-based blow molded packaging solutions provider Pretium Packaging has acquired Custom Blow Molding (CBM), a producer of plastic containers for sports nutrition products. California-based CBM is a supplier of rigid plastic containers ...
Starbucks has launched a new smoothie range in UK stores. The three smoothies - Green, Berry and Orange & Ginger are made with fresh fruit and vegetables and blended with natural cloudy apple juice or coconut milk. The new nutritious ...
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Today amidst a gathering of the world's consumer goods industry leaders at the CGF Global Summit in South Africa, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) have signed a ...
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Swiss food company Nestle is one of the companies backing a new global standard to fight food waste. The Food Loss and Waste Accounting and Reporting Standard, which was developed by the multi-stakeholder Food Loss and Waste Protocol, has ...
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Fitbit, Inc., will host its first annual Captivate Summit on June 7-9, 2016 in San Francisco, CA. The 2016 Captivate Summit will explore key topics around corporate wellness program design, employee engagement and ROI, as well as ...
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Planet Fitness Inc. has hired new executives in key operations, real estate and finance positions, including Jim Esposito as SVP of corporate club operations, Brian Zehetner as director of health and fitness, Josh Beyer as VP of real ...
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US-based private equity firm Castanea Partners has invested undisclosed sum in Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, a retailer and wholesaler of branded artisanal ice creams. This investment makes Castanea Partners, the sole outside investor in ...
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Swiss food company Nestle is planning to invest over €25m for expansion of its research and development center in Askeaton, Ireland. The expanded facility will be located at Nestle's current plant in Askeaton. The facility ...
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Global manufacturer of flavors and colors Flavorchem Corporation is launching a new line of Non-GMO Project Verified flavors. The new flavors will join the existing line that includes cocoa, coffee, lime, orange, peppermint, and lemon. ...
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In 2016, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is offering numerous ways for guests to achieve their goals beginning with a unique live better smoothie line up and new flatbreads launching in January. All are designed to deliver the delicious, unique ...
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US-based packaged foods company Pinnacle Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Boulder Brands for $975m, in a move that signifies the former’s expansion into health and wellness segments. The acquisition is expected to ...
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