Fresh fruit and veg group Total Produce has completed its acquisition of a 35% stake in Canada's Oppenheimer Group for an initial C$15m (US$15.2m). Total Produce said today (7 Januuary) that the completed deal allows for the Irish fresh ...
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Dutch supermarket operator and wholesaler Sligro has survived a fourth-quarter slowdown to report a 2% lift in full-year sales. For the 12 months to the end of December, Sligro said today (2 January) that net sales increased by 1.9% on ...
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Canada-based dairy cooperative Agropur has acquired Foremost Farms USA's dry blending business, as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in the baking and blending industry. With the acquisition, Agropur gains control of brands ...
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Delifish is voluntarily recalling cold smoked salmon products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products subject to recall, from lots 249 through 291, were ...
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Who: Aimia Foods Aim: The family-owned business needed to invest in its three sites in Haydock, North West England, and maintain its high standard of manufacturing products in the dry powder sector Spend: Undisclosed What: A new ...
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US food company Hillshire Brands is planning to introduce new products in frozen breakfast category in an effort to become the most innovative meat-centric company in North America. The offerings will range from easy-to-heat breakfast ...
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With the opening of an 81,400-square-foot student Center,the nation's first public four-year college founded in the 21st century recently made a transition from a commuter school to a more traditional campus community. Georgia Gwinnett ...
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Nestle Waters will supply bottled water for Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins restaurants across the US, under a five-year contract between Dunkin' Brands Group and the National DCP, the supply chain partner for Dunkin' Brands. All of ...
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Fiscal 2013 Second-quarter Highlights(%cited vs.year-ago period amounts,where applicable): Diluted EPS from continuing operations of$0.51 as reported and$0.57 adjusted for items impacting comparability,up 19%as reported and up 16%on a ...
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Net profit reaches $3.1m Operating profit climbs to $5.15m Net sales grow 14.9% US frozen-food firm Overhill Farms has recorded what it says is a "substantial" increase in full-year profit and sales, despite a "challenging" economic ...
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McDonald's, US-based international fast food chain, is set to relaunch its McRib sandwich at participating McDonald's restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region. The McRib sandwich is a combination of boneless pork with onions, dill ...
Ali Group, an Italy-based provider of commercial and institutional foodservice equipment, has acquired Scotsman Industries, a commercial ice machine company, from an affiliate of private equity firm Warburg Pincus. Scotsman Industries has ...
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US food manufacturer Rich Products Corp has made two acquisitions and formed a joint venture in the US. Pizza to dessert maker Rich's said the acquisition of Goglanian Bakeries and f'real, and its joint venture with The Stolbun is ...
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Charcoal oven manufacturer INKA has revamped its range of ovens with a complete redesign, the addition of a number of new cooking features, and a move to UK manufacturing to improve lead time for customers. Product details: INKA ...
Plascon Food Solutions has unveiled the new Cook Chill Handle Bags and Cook Chill Bags on a Roll, which have been developed from multi-layer films designed to protect foods from oxygen and moisture while preserving taste, texture and aroma. ...
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