Metro Inc has announced the sale of its foodservice division, Distrago, as it looks to increase its focus on its core food stores. In an announcement today (22 October), Metro said that it has sold the unit to Sysco Corporation for an ...
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Catering supplier Nisbets has added two new Waring Belgian waffle makers to its range of kitchen equipment products describing both as 'profitable additions' to any foodservice operation. The Waring DM874 double waffle maker is one of ...
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Featured reports from the just-food research store include innovation trends in sauces,and functional food marketing in Asia Pacific. Consumer and Innovation Trends in Sauces,Dressings,and Condiments Growth in home cooking has driven ...
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Intelligent LED Lighting One of Many Sustainability-Focused Technologies Implemented in New Construction Digital Lumens announced that Ben E. Keith Foods, the eighth largest institutional foodservice distributor in the nation, has ...
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Tastykake,a subsidiary of Flowers Foods,has partnered with US chocolate firm Hershey to introduce new Kandy Bar Kakes,which combine both cake and candy. The new Kandy Bar Kakes are made with real quality ingredients and feature Hershey's ...
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US dairy giant Dean Foods has said it is considering the sale of its Morningstar business,a producer of creams and cultured dairy products for foodservice and own-label firms. Dean Foods issued a statement yesterday(26 September)after a ...
Heinz is preparing to launch a line of Heinz Hot Sauces, which will be available throughout the UK from next month. The range of chilli sauces contains three varieties: chipotle & garlic, green jalapeño and yellow habanero. The ...
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Premium disposables manufacturer Huhtamaki has launched a new range of 'contemporary' paper food containers for caterers looking to improve the presentation of their food to go ranges. Disposables manufacturer Huhtamaki has launched a ...
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Cucina Fresca Gourmet Foods is recalling tomato sauce products in the US as they may contain milk,which is not declared on the label,according to the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) Consumption of these products may lead to a ...
US food group Hormel Foods has booked an increase in third-quarter profits as all five of its business segments reported earnings growth. In the three months ended 29 July, profit climbed 13% to US$111.2m, the company reported yesterday ...
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US private-label food group Ralcorp Holdings has reported an increase in third-quarter profits, helped by higher sales and a gain from hedging contracts. Ralcorp, which makes cereals, sauces and pasta for US retailers, booked net earnings ...
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Italian foodservice operator Cremonini has acquired Bagel Factory–a leading bagel baker in UK and Ireland,operating more than 50 stores and franchise units. Bagel Factory has outlets in several major transport hubs in the UK,such as ...
American agribusiness company Cargill is set to acquire ground beef processing plant in Texas,US,from AFA Foods for$14.1m,in a deal that will strengthen its existing beef business. The deal,which includes the purchase of all working ...
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A swathe of results releases this week highlighted the ongoing difficulties of operating in the current economic climate. Supervalu announced that it is cutting 2,500 jobs from its Albertsons chain and McCain said that it is quitting pizza ...
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Daintree Networks has received ZigBee Certified recognition for its Wireless Area Controller product designed for lighting control in commercial applications, while CommScope and Redwood Systems announced a controls-oriented partnership and ...
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