Chilean fruit producer Hortifrut has agreed to take over the blueberry business of Talsa for $160m. In addition to the cash payment, Talsa will get a stake of 17.13% in the merged company alongside a result-based reward. Talsa, a ...
Santa Barbara Chocolate, founded in 1992 has launched the new Cocoa Butter Vegan Chips. The chips, made from 100 percent fresh pressed cocoa butter, are 100 percent cacao fruit product and have no added fillers like shea butter, milk, ...
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Kombrewcha has introduced a 3.2% ABV fizzy fermented tea, intended to be a healthier alternative to high-calorie cocktails, beer and wine. Each bottle of the organic, gluten free brew comes in at under 110 calories and 9 grams of sugar. ...
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Swedish packaging firm Tetra Pak has introduced new ice cream extrusion line for medium-capacity producers. The new ice cream extrusion line employs an independently controlled horizontal cutter to slice the ice cream as it exits from the ...
Baker Perkins has introduced new ServoForm Mini small batch / lab-scale depositor for the functional and medicated confectionery applications. Developed for the functional and medicated confectionery sector, the ServoForm Mini ...
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Inventure Foods has agreed to divest its frozen business unit to Oregon Potato Company (OPC) for $50m as part of its ongoing strategic and financial review. Under the terms of the definitive asset purchase agreement, the Arizona-based ...
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Redd's Apple Ale is releasing its second limited-edition flavor of the year: Redd's Black Cherry Ale. This new beer joins the Redd's family as part of the Limited Pick series, and will be available nationwide through early 2018. The ...
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Gluten-free snacks manufacturer The Gluten Free Bar (GFB) has launched a nee, grab-and-go bites. Available in six different flavors, including Dark Chocolate Coconut, Coconut Cashew Crunch, Chocolate Cherry Almond, PB+J, Dark Chocolate ...
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American brewing company MillerCoors is set to launch a new beer, dubbed Two Hats, early next year for people aged between 21 to 24 years. The new brand of light beer will come in two fruit flavours of lime and pineapple. To be ...
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RPC Bebo UK has introduced a selection of new packs in both polypropylene (PP) and PET, which can be used for several products. The company has launched 60mm diameter PP pot in different sizes, including 45ml, 60ml and 75ml. The new pots ...
Ardo has acquired a majority stake in VLM Foods, a supplier of processed food in North America. Besides VLM Foods, the deal includes a controlling stake in Compañia Frutera La Paz S.A., Costa Rica’s largest frozen pineapple ...
Bosch has revealed what it describes as a start-up powertrain for electric vehicles. It’s now common knowledge that a more powerful battery will increase an electric car’s range. But can a new powertrain have a comparable ...
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Shareholders of Refresco Group have approved the acquisition of Cott's bottling activities for $1.25bn in cash. The deal is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of this year subject to certain closing conditions and regulatory ...
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ULMA Packaging has launched the patent-pending VTI640V vertical form fill and seal system (VFFS), a new packaging solution for herbs and leaf produce. The product will be pulled to the bottom of the bag, by the solution using a device, ...
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Scientists from the Turkey-based Sabanci University have developed a new clay-based antimicrobial packaging film to enhance the shelf life of perishable foods. The new packaging film, which will be presented at the 254th National Meeting ...
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