MGP has filed a citizen petition with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking the agency to further confirm the status of the company’s patented wheat starches as dietary fiber. A list of dietary fibers is currently being ...
Rothamsted Research has submitted an application on 3 November 2016 to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for permission to carry out GM field trials. The trials will be conducted on the Rothamsted Farm in 2017 and ...
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The Hain Celestial Group has launched a new strategic platform Cultivate Ventures to invest in lifestyle brands, smaller portfolio brands and concepts as well as incubator opportunities. The company said that the investments should ...
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Florida-based distiller Timber Creek has introduced the whiskey industry's first and only Bourbon Blending Kit. The limited edition gift set features a selection of 100% single grain whiskeys and Timber Creek's Bourbon Blending Guide ...
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Beer giant Anheuser-Busch has agreed to acquire Texas craft brewer Karbach Brewing for an undisclosed sum. Karbach Brewing, which was established in 2011, produced 17,000 barrels of beer in 2013. Its production capacity reached 40,000 ...
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It seems Sony isn’t ready to give up on its dream of a 4K smartphone future just yet. Sony is planning to launch a new handset with a 4K display, according to a new rumour. If it exists, it would be Sony’s second handset to ...
Singapore based global agri-business company Olam International has acquired 100% stake in coffee specialist Schluter for $7.5m. A combination of internal accruals and existing debt facilities will be used by Olam to finance the ...
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Swiss infant nutrition company Hochdorf has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Pharmalys Laboratories and Pharmalys Tunisia. Under the purchase agreement, Hochdorf will buy 51% stake in both the companies. Besides, ...
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Florida based Vintage Italia has secured a new funding of $3m to accelerate its Pasta Chips brand’s growth and also to launch new pasta product lines. The new funding round saw participation from Advantage Capital Agribusiness ...
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MGP is equipped to help food manufacturers meet demand for products that can be marketed as “Clean Label.” Such products provide options that give consumers a greater sense of enjoying foods that are perceived as being more ...
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Flour-milling and ingredient company Ardent Mills has entered into an agreement with Armour Specialty Marketing to produce and sell Ultragrain Pasta into the foodservice and food manufacturing channels. Ultragrain Pasta will be available ...
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China imported 431,810 mt of wheat in September, up 24.2% from August and more than double from a year ago, data released Monday by the Chinese Customs Information Center showed. Wheat imports for the July-September quarter stood at ...
Future Group’s unit Future Consumer has launched a new oats brand in India dubbed as ‘Kosh’ in four variants. The newly launched Kosh oats brand will be distributed to several retail stores across 12 key cities initially ...
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Ardent Mills is showcasing its latest grain-based industry solutions at the 2016 International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), which is being held from 8 to 11 October. "At Ardent Mills, we continuously work for the good of grain, and ...
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Global food processing company Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has acquired the assets of Illinois based Caterina Foods for an undisclosed sum. Based in Lake Bluff in the US state of Illinois, Caterina Foods is a toll manufacturer of ...
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