Finland-based meat specialist HKScan has announced plans to invest in new production facilities in western Finland and Rakvere, Estonia. The proposed facility in western Finland will see an investment ranging from €35-65m, while the ...
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Food prices in New Zealand were down by 0.8% in September, following the 0.3% gain in August, according to the latest report released by Statistics New Zealand. During the period, fruit and vegetable prices fell 6.5%. Lower vegetable ...
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Atlantic Natural Foods (ANF) announced the acquisition of the Loma Linda brand of canned shelf stable alternative meat analog products. The company will also license the Worthington Foods brand and will transition these products to the ...
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has offered around $52m in grants to boost local and organic food system in the country to cater to the increasing demand for local and organic options. The funding will be used to increase consumer ...
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Simplot Australia has recalled vegetarian patties as it potentially contains hard blue plastic pieces, according to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand. The product associated with the recall is 240g Quorn 4 Classic Burgers with Best ...
SIG said the cap is designed to suit consumers’ need for convenience, made from high-quality, recyclable plastic, and can be opened with minimal effort. Hanno Bertling, global product manager for opening solutions at SIG Combibloc, ...
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Barcode printing and labelling company Sato has launched two new printing and labelling solutions for the food industry to meet the new food traceability law. The TH2 all in box ready-to-eat pack comprises a TH2 printer and labels to ...
American meat processor OSI Group has slashed 340 jobs at its Shanghai Husi Food plant, which is under investigation for allegedly selling expired meat to McDonald's and KFC. The move came as the company witnessed significant financial ...
Global meat packing company Hilton Food Group has witnessed a decline in revenue in the first half of its financial year. For the 28 weeks to 13 July 2014, revenue was £592.3m, a 0.3%, decline from £593.8m in the first half of ...
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US-based Jason’s Deli has introduced new gluten-free chicken nuggets called J.D. Nuggetz. The new nuggets are said to be free from antibiotics and gluten, which are exclusively produced for Jason's by Purdue. In addition, the ...
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Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has expanded its product range with the introduction of slow cooked pulled chicken products. The move is in line with the company's strategy to cater to the increasing consumer demand for American and BBQ ...
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American foodservice company Golden State Foods (GSF) has signed a Management Services Agreement (MSA) with Guangzhou OSI Food, to control and manage the plant in Guangzhou, China, which produces vegetables, fruits and nut products. Under ...
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British beef supplier Dovecote Park has selected thermoformed packaging provider Leeds Vacuum Formers (LVF) as the sole supplier of bespoke packaging, a move that will double the latter's output to nine million meat trays annually. A ...
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US-based meat producer Tyson Foods has received approval from the antitrust division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for its previously announced $8.5bn purchase of Hillshire Brands. DOJ said that Tyson Foods has agreed to sell its ...
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MADANGSUI has introduced Korean barbecue catering packages for the summer's last cookout. The city is now being introduced to a new way of celebrating a classic American holiday, fused with Korean culinary culture. MADANGSUI, the Korean ...