Chicago based private equity firm Wind Point Partners has acquired Gehl Foods, a Germantown-based food company that offers dairy products including cheese sauces, puddings and yogurt, among others. According to Gehl Foods current CEO ...
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Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital Partners is in talks to acquire American Food Company Kraft Foods, in a deal potentially valued at more than $40bn. According to people familiar with the matter, the private equity firm would ...
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Wai Wai noodles producer CG Foods is planning to ramp up its noodle production capacity in India, a move that could require an investment of around INR50bn ($801.4m). The investment will be used to establish two manufacturing units in ...
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Sinton Dairy Foods, a unit of Borden Dairy, is looking to exit fresh fluid milk business and focus on making extended-shelf-life milk in the US, a move which could put around 120 jobs at risk. The transition will be carried out over ...
New Zealand based dairy co-operative Fonterra has agreed to acquire 18.8% stake worth $561.32m in Chinese infant formula manufacturer, Beingmate Baby & Child Food Company. The co-operative group has purchased 192.4 million shares in ...
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Fast casual pizza chain PizzaRev has expanded its offerings with the introduction of new Sriracha sausage pizza. Cooked in a 900 degree, stone-bed oven, the new Sriracha Sausage seasonal pizza features PizzaRev's signature organic red ...
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Weston Foods, a subsidiary of Canadian food processing firm George Weston Limited, has acquired cakes producer Starr Culinary Delights. The acquisition forms a part of Weston Foods' commitment to grow and offer quality bakery products ...
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Half of consumers around the world say they are actively trying to lose weight, and 75 per cent of them plan to achieve that goal by changing their diet, according to market research organisation Nielsen. However, sales of both ...
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American snack maker Snyder's-Lance has expanded its gluten-free snacks portfolio, with the introduction of new offerings. The new snacks under Cape Cod, Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Eatsmart Naturals and Lance brands are certified ...
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You can use your microwave for a lot more than making popcorn and reheating leftovers. It drastically cuts cooking time on things like veggies, fish, and shellfish. Baked potatoes can be zapped in the microwave and finished in the oven. ...
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Australia based Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory (WCB) has agreed to acquire the everyday cheese business (EDC Business) of Lion-Dairy & Drinks (LDD), in a A$137.5m ($107.3m) deal. With this transaction, WCB will boost its ...
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The UK government is planning to introduce compulsory country of origin labeling for dairy products in order to support struggling dairy farmers. Dairy products including cheese, milk and yoghurt will feature the country of origin ...
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New Zealand based Fonterra Co-operative Group has started operating its new dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen, the Netherlands. Located on a 25-hectare site, the new facility has been developed to produce whey and lactose specialty ...
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Burger King has expanded its product range with the introduction of new Long Rodeo BBQ at its restaurants across the UK. The limited edition Long Rodeo BBQ includes two flame-grilled 100% beef patties, American cheese, onion rings and BBQ ...
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Foodservice equipment producer Middleby will acquire high speed slicing business unit of the UK-based Marel. The acquisition, which includes Marel High Speed Slicing business unit's assets and the manufacturing facility, is expected to be ...