French dairy major Danone is planning to shut down three of its plants in Europe, a move which will eliminate 325 jobs. The decision comes amid declining fresh dairy sales in the continent. Although, European sales volumes are now ...
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US-based dairy products company Maple Island has selected Deacom’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution to fortify its manufacturing procedures. The new system will support the dairy company in achieving its growth ...
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Canada-based Yogen Fruz has launched its three new summer flavors - Mojito Sorbet, Strawberry Daiquiri Sorbet and Pina Colada Frozen Yogurt. The new Mojito Sorbet is a dairy-free offering made with fresh mint leaves and real lime juice, ...
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Food industry’s trade association, the Grocery Manufacturers Association in the US and other industry groups have filed a suit in federal court to block Vermont’s genetically modified organisms (GMO) labeling law. Filed in the ...
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Hydroponics and organics expected blossom in a thriving agricultural sector Hydroponics, organic farming and recently secured free trade agreements are expected to deliver increased revenue for agriculture over the next five years, ...
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China has lifted the temporary ban imposed on the imports of British cheese in April this year. A ban was imposed following complaints from food inspectors on hygienic standards at an undisclosed dairy in the UK. The officials, who had ...
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Polar Beverages, a US-based soft drinks company, has selected Closure Systems International's (CSI) lightweight Omni mini XP 28mm linerless closures for its carbonated beverage lines. The closures are said to reduce total cost of ...
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Limiting saturated fat intake could help those with a genetic predisposition to obesity Limiting saturated fat could help people whose genetic make-up increases their likelihood of being obese, according to a new study from the Jean Mayer ...
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The Australian food, beverage and grocery manufacturing industry has an annual turnover of approximately $111 billion, directly employs almost 300,000 people, with half of those in rural and regional areas, and generates $24 billion in ...
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American retailer Meijer has broken ground on a $100m dairy production plant in Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio, a move which will create 100 new jobs. Spread across an area of 173,000ft2, the new plant will include 105,000ft2 dairy ...
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Saputo (Saputo or the Company) reported today its financial results for fiscal 2014, which ended on March 31, 2014. All amounts in this news release are in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated, and are presented according to ...
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Canadian dairy giant Saputo is seeking acquisitions across the US, Canada, Latin America and Australia, in a move to expand its footprint. The potential acquisitions in the US are expected to cost around C$4bn ($3.65bn), while Canadian ...
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Canadian dairy producer Saputo is considering possible acquisitions in Australia, the US, Canada and Latin America. Saputo chief executive officer Lino Saputo Jr was quoted by Reuters as saying that the company's potential acquisitions in ...
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DuPont has approval for a probiotic health claim in Switzerland US-based agriculture and nutrition technology company DuPont has won approval for a probiotic health claim in Switzerland, saying it is the first ingredient company to ...
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Australia’s dairy food company Devondale Murray Goulburn has invested A$19m ($17.5m) in the expansion of its Koroit facility, in a move to cater to the growing demand for infant formula powder. The Koroit site currently produces ...
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