Kraft Foods plans to restructure three facilities in the US in 2013,a move which is expected to lead to a loss approximately 90 jobs at its facility in New Ulm,Minnesota. The New Ulm facility currently employs approximately 555 people.It ...
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Quaker Oats,a division of PepsiCo,has introduced Quaker Popped,a wholesome snack-time craving,in the US. The company said that the Quaker Popped is made with whole grain brown rice and corn.It offers 10 to 13g of whole grain per serving ...
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Swiss food company Nestléplans to establish two research and development(R&D)facilities in China,to improve its understanding of Chinese ingredients and local cuisine. The units are also expected to provide scientific and ...
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Annie Chun's,a Pan-Asian foods brand based in California,US,owned by CJ,Korean food company,has introduced two new Roasted Seaweed Snacks flavors,Brown Sugar&Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper&Herbs. The company said that the crispy,all-natural ...
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The savory snacks market in Spain is led by the affluent group,but is not influenced by the incomes of consumers,says a report by Canadean–Food. The report'Consumer Trends in the Savory Snacks Market in Spain,2011',finds that the ...
Growing demand from emerging markets drove an increase in sales during the first nine months of the year,Swiss flavours and fragrances group Givaudan has indicated. The company booked an 8.8%increase in sales during the period,which rose ...
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Dollar General Corporation announced the election of Pat Fili-Krushel to its board of directors effective October 15, 2012. "We are excited to welcome Pat to the Dollar General board of directors," said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General's ...
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US snack firm Thanasi Foods has added to its Duke's product line with the launch of a Small Batch Smoked Meats range. The product line, launched last week, comprises 11 variants. Flavours include: Original Angus Beef Jerky; Island ...
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Kellogg is to team up with Singapore agribusiness giant Wilmar International to manufacture and sell cereal and snacks in China. The US company said the venture would look to tap into growing cereal consumption and the "large growth ...
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Kellogg has decided to enter the UK category with its Special K brand following similar moves in the US and Canada. The company insisted Special K Cracker Crisps had "game-changing incremental sales potential" for the sector in the UK. ...
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The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association (PMMI) has released this month a report “Bakery and Snacks — Market Assessment 2012.” The report - available here for PMMI members - details the effects of changing ...
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US-based snack company Snyder's-Lance has entered into an agreement to acquire Snack Factory,a manufacturer of pretzel-shaped crackers,for$340m in cash. Snack Factory's owns Pretzel Crisps brand,which produces thin and flat crackers that ...
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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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Peanut butter just got a makeover,as Planters introduces a new PB that has a bit of a punch.Created for adventure-seekers,the new line is the first national brand to add wholesome ingredients like bananas,granola,berries,raisins,cinnamon ...
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KP Snacks,the snacks division of UK-based United Biscuits,has launched new flavors under McCoy's crisps range.The new flavors include Peppered'Bullseye'Steak and Pickled'One Onion and Eighty'. The new flavors are Darts inspired limited ...
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