US-based food wholesaler Innovative Bites has acquired UK-based sweet maker Bonds of London for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is part of Innovative Bites' long-term growth strategy to become a major confectionery supplier in ...
Sonoco has developed composite cans to package "Fit for Fun" biscuits by Hans Freitag. Superfood meets snack: Hans Freitag cookie and waffle bakery, located in Verde, Germany, relies on carefully selected ingredients for its latest ...
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Tyson Foods is planning to construct a new chicken processing facility at an investment of $136m, near its existing poultry plant in Green Forest, Arkansas. The new 200, 000ft2 processing facility will be located across the street from ...
Mars Food has started a global initiative called Health and Wellbeing Ambition to promote healthier food choices and healthier meal options among consumers. The Health and Wellbeing Ambition will be rolled out over the next five years ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration has given green signal for folic acid fortification of corn masa flour. The approval will allow manufacturers to voluntarily add up to 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound of corn masa flour, making ...
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The next generation of food entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to combine a high quality degree and on-the-job training under plans for new food degree apprenticeships, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announced. The three ...
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Kirsty’s and Kids’ Kitchen has appointed Cheshire based PR and marketing specialists, The Source Partnership, to help drive sales and boost market share in the sector. The six figure budget will include both online and offline ...
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US-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners has acquired Evans Food Group and its subsidiaries. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Evans Food Group, which was founded in 1947 and acquired in 1985, is the maker ...
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Monogram Foods has acquired Massachusetts-based Progressive Gourmet, a manufacturer of frozen appetizers for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will bring additional processing capacities and distribution for small bites foods, baked ...
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Spice manufacturer McCormick & Company has dropped its plan to make further acquisition bid for Premier Foods. The announcement follows three proposals by McCormick for Premier Foods, which were rejected by the latter citing ...
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Messages around nutrition can be overwhelming, so overwhelming in fact that many consumers are left confused about which product to choose. Equally, it’s confusing for food manufacturers when evaluating just what nutritional features ...
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Australia’s ageing population presents opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers, according to Cherie Hugo, a leading Australian dietitian. Ms Hugo delivered a presentation on 12 April 2016 on the topic of “Designing ...
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In cooperation with Reser's Fine Foods' voluntary recall of refrigerated salads that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Albertsons and Safeway stores are voluntarily recalling several refrigerated salad products supplied by ...
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Arctic Zero, a Fit Frozen Desserts maker, has launched seven new flavor additions to its line of creamy treats, including: Brownie Blast, Snickerdoodle Dandy and Banana Pudding Chunky Pints; Cake Batter and Poppin' Pomegranate Creamy Pints; ...
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Victoria Fine Foods (VFF), a slow kettle-cooked pasta sauce manufacturer and Sur La Table are launching a new line of artisanal pasta sauces created exclusively for the Sur La Table customer. The line consists of the following five ...
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