CHEP,a provider of managed pallet pooling solutions,has announced a new contract for shipping platform solutions with Del Monte Fresh Produce,a leading marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables in the US. Del ...
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TreeHouse Foods has completed the acquisition of the aseptic cheese and pudding business from Associated Milk Producers (AMPI), a dairy cooperative based in New Ulm, Minnesota, US. AMPI's aseptic cheese and pudding sells products to ...
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UK-based Biopac has announced the launch of its new heavy duty soup containers in two fully compostable versions targeted at catering outlets. The plain containers are lined with a starch based material and are 100% compostable. They are ...
Seneca Foods,a US-based canned fruits and vegetables processor,has agreed to acquire Independent Foods,a processor of canned pears,apples and cherries. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Seneca Foods,Independent Foods ...
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US-based Rishi Tea, a provider of organic and fair trade loose-leaf teas, introduced its first line of specialty tea sachets. The company said it is marketing the tea with a knit-mesh filter bag that lends a different flavor, aroma and ...
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Holland's Pies,a UK-based producer of pies,puddings and pastries,is introducing a range of savory slices at independent convenience outlets and garage forecourts across the north west England. The new range features three 160g slices ...
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Land O'Lakes, a farmer-owned food and agricultural cooperative, has reported that its net earnings increased to $18m for the third quarter of 2012, compared to a loss of $30m for the same period in 2011. The company's net sales for the ...
US-based National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) have partnered to host the inaugural Foodservice Packaging Recovery Summit on 7-8 November 2012 in Austin, Texas. The aim of the summit is to ...
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McCormick has identified top seven flavors that it says are essential for popular recipes this holiday season.The flavors,termed Seasonal Seven,include cinnamon,nutmeg,poultry seasoning,ginger,sage,vanilla and peppermint. The Seasonal ...
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Sara Lee,the brand owned by US-based Hillshire Brands,has announced the launch of its Lemon Pound Cake variety,a new pound cake loaf,as well as an update to its Butter Pound Cake,which is now more moist. The company noted that the new ...
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The California cantaloupe industry has urged farmers, retailers, foodservice operators and distributors to examine their food safety systems and procedures to ensure that consumers are purchasing safe and healthy products. This ...
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US-based Gourmet, the supplier of fresh asparagus, is offering its Peeled White Asparagus as a seasonal item for the holidays. The company introduced the bagged and pre-peeled white asparagus pack to the asparagus category in February ...
Tags: Bag Technology, fresh asparagus, Peeled White Asparagus
Grassland has launched Organic Butter,a new addition to its product range,which is being targeted towards foodservice professionals and dairy consumers. Grassland Organic Butter has no trans-fat and is gluten-free.It is certified by ...
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Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor -- Packaging Digest, 12/1/2012 9:34:36 AM The Foodservice Packaging Institute's fourth annual Trends Report reveals three key trends: "Green" isn't a trend, it's standards operating ...
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UK-based manufacturer of green packaging products Biopac has announced the introduction of its new 100% compostable double wall version cup for the catering industry, expanding its ‘I’m a green cup’ family. Made from ...