ConAgra Foods has acquired the packaged foods businesses of Frontera Foods and Red Fork for undisclosed amounts to expand its portfolio. The acquisition includes the Frontera, Red Fork and Salpica brands. However, Frontera-branded ...
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Ohio-based marketing firm, the BOFFO Beverage Group, has launched Blue Shepherd Vodka Ultra-Premium Vodka to toast its law enforcement community. Blue Shepherd Vodka is one of the few to enter the ultra-premium beverage market as a 100% ...
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 7, 2016 – As a next step in an effort to increase economic mobility of workers in retail and adjacent sectors in the U.S., the Walmart Foundation today announced 10 Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) across ...
New York-based farming startup BrightFarms has raised $30.1m Series C funding to expand its presence in the US by introducing more commercial-scale fresh, healthy, local and sustainable produce. The funding is led by equity firm Catalyst ...
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Franklin Electric Co Inc has named Jonathan Grandon as chief administrative officer and general counsel. In his new role, Grandon will be responsible for Franklin Electric’s legal and human resource functions and will also play an ...
The producers of LED Specifier Summit – Northwest, taking place Sept. 22, 2016 at Seattle's Washington State Conference Center, encourage area lighting professionals to take advantage of this new educational and sourcing event. The ...
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Friday, September 02, 2016: Casual Market Chicago is scheduled to take place from September 20 to 23, at The Merchandise Mart. This year’s show is going to feature three compelling keynote presenters to address a variety of topics ...
RiceBran Technologies announced that its board of directors has named Dr. Robert Smith, the company's chief operating officer, as interim CEO, effective immediately. Dr. Smith will succeed W. John Short, who will remain with the Company ...
Visit iSys Label in booth #6413 at the upcoming LabelExpo Americas tradeshow in Chicago, IL. for demonstrations of new and innovative label solutions for on demand printing. During the four day event, iSys Label will officially introduce ...
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Bosch Packaging Technology has developed a new integrated system solution for liquid, viscous and pumpable foods. The new Certiwrap Elite wrap-around cartoner was developed in cooperation with Osgood, the manufacturer of fill and seal ...
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According to a research report released by the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), aluminum cans play a major role in enhancing consumer drinking experience. The report, which looked at the science behind taste and the consumer sensory ...
Ford has issued two safety recalls and one safety compliance recall in North America. Ford issues safety recall for certain 2013-15 Ford and Lincoln vehicles to replace fuel pump control modules Ford is issuing a safety recall for ...
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QuadTech is set to exhibit its two new color technologies at Labelexpo Americas 2016, which will be held from 13 to 15 September. The company will showcase ColorTrack and Color Measurement with DeltaCam technologies at the event, which ...
Eric Boutot has joined Grundfos as operations vice president for the Americas region. Boutot, a 46 year old US citizen, comes to Grundfos from Colfax Fluid Handling where he was vice president of operations of the EMEA & India regions. ...
The audience pitch card ideas to the creators of the game, and the best suggestions are acted out live by comedy troupe, The Nerdologues. Cards Against Humanity has debuted a monthly live show in Chicago, naturally titled Cards Against ...