Private equity firm Cyprium Investment Partners has exited its minority investment in Imperial Bag & Paper, a wholesale distributor of paper and plastic packaging for the foodservice industry and retailers across the US. Imperial Bag & ...
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Fuchs North America, a supplier of seasonings, flavor systems and taste solutions to the food manufacturing and foodservice industries, has received SQF 2000 certification for its main manufacturing facilities in Owings Mills, Maryland, US. ...
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Ken's Foods, a US-based producer of salad dressing, prepared sauces and mayonnaise, is voluntarily recalling its own branded foodservice dressings and sauces over Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the US Food and Drug ...
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US-based Hormel Foods has reported that its net earnings for the third quarter ended 29 July 2012 increased 13% to $111.2m, compared to $98.5m in 2011, due to strong performance of its grocery products unit. Sales for the quarter ...
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston's four plants have gained the Energy Star certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The plants that have received the certification are located in Oregon, Minnesota, Richland and Quincy. ...
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US-based foodservice equipment company Middleby has acquired Stewart Systems Global, a manufacturer of baking systems for the food processing industry. Stewart Systems Global, based in Texas, US, specializes in the production of highly ...
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The new positioning comes a year after Sealed Air's £4.3bn acquisition of hygiene giant Diversey in October 2011 and aims to bring the benefits of both sides of the business into a single coherent approach to food and drink packaging. ...
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McLane, a Texas-based supply chain services provider and a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, has entered into an agreement to acquire Meadowbrook Meat Company (MBM) for an undisclosed amount. McLane chief executive officer Grady Rosier ...
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Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn, a brand owned by ConAgra Foods, has launched four new ready-to-eat popcorn flavors in Canada. The new flavors are - Orville Redenbacher's Sweet & Salty Kettlecorn; Orville Redenbacher's White ...
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Boar's Head Brand, a producer of delicatessen products, has launched Ovengold Turkey Breast sandwich in the US. The new product, which is being marketed as a nutritious lunch option for kids, is made from roasted turkey breast. Ovengold ...
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Brasil Foods (BRF) has signed a binding agreement to buy a 49% stake, and management control in Federal Foods, a privately-held company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, for $36m. This acquisition will be part of BRF's strategy to strengthen its ...
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The Hillshire Brands, formerly Sara Lee, has completed the separation of its international coffee & tea business - DE Master Blenders 1753. Hillshire Brands, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HSH, focuses on ...
US food company Hillshire Brands plans to focus on core brands, pursue acquisitions, and introduce new products, in order to achieve profitable growth over the next three years. The company outlined its strategic growth plans at a ...
German fruit processing company Zentis has announced the acquisition of Sweet Ovations, a US-based producer of sweet ingredients for dairy, frozen dessert, bakery, beverage, and foodservice products. Established in 1931, Sweet Ovations ...
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Food service disposables and food packaging producer Pactiv has introduced the new EarthChoice 25 Percent Post Consumer Recycled Content Foam Foodservice packaging products for disposable food service needs. According to the US-based ...
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