Dutch firm Hydratec Industries, through its subsidiary LAN Handling Systems International, has acquired food equipment manufacturer ABAR Automation for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is in line with Hydratec's strategy to grow its ...
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Bombay Petfoods has collaborated with Bonson Industrial to launch a single design footprint for its Jimbo's pet food brand. The entire range shares the same footprint regardless of volume, enabling Bombay Foods to streamline its ...
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The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (the Forum) met in Hobart today and considered a range of food regulation matters. The Forum comprises all Australian and New Zealand Ministers responsible for food ...
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The successful and innovative Australian grocery chain, Harris Farm Markets, has introduced an ‘alternative meat cuts’ range. The range, sold as the “Curious Cuts” line, uses meat not normally sold to ...
UK-based independent grocery brand Budgens has launched Jamie Oliver meals in stores. Three meals from the celebrity chef's Keep it Simple ready to cook range were introduced at the start of June. This is the first time Budgens has ...
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Dawn Meats has received approval for the proposed acquisition of a 49% stake in French beef and veal processor Elivia from the EU Competition Commission. Upon completion of the deal, Dawn Meats will have an option to increase its ...
SunRice has launched a new range of ready-to-eat snacks called ‘SunRice Street Snacks’. The new products are inspired by street food from across the world. Street Snacks come in a foil pouch placed in a takeaway style box ...
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The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will allow fresh beef imports from Argentina and Brazil under certain conditions to reduce the risk of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). The ...
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Poultry-based ingredients producer IDF has launched frozen and dry bone broth ingredients that claim to have additional health values. "It's no secret that people are increasingly seeking wellness from within, feeding their bodies for ...
Russia is planning to extend a ban on food imports from the European Union (EU) for an additional period of six months in response to extended sanctions by EU over the Ukraine crisis. The extended ban may also include flowers and ...
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Packaged food manufacturer Bar-S Foods will launch new smoked sausages with Grill Mates seasonings, under a partnership with McCormick Grill Mates. The new smoked sausages are available in four McCormick Grill Mates' flavors including ...
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A strain of superbug MRSA has been found in pork sold in several British supermarkets, according to a Guardian investigation. The MRSA CC398 originates in animals due to excessive use of powerful antibiotics on factory farms. As part of ...
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UK-based MightyBee has launched an organically certified, fresh frozen unpasteurised virgin coconut meat that will be available in the markets from mid-June. MightyBee's organic Virgin coconut meat is hand-scooped from young green Nam Hom ...
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German industrial gases and engineering firm Linde has launched Dri Pack automated box chilling system based on CO2 snow, for packaging meat, poultry and seafood. The system is claimed to be more efficient than water ice or dry ice ...
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Oman Food Investment Holding Company (OFIC) is planning to invest $620m to set up dairy, poultry and red meat factories in the country to boost food security. Of the total proposed investment, around 70% is derived from state-owned ...