The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on January 28 in the Federal Register a reorganization for the Foods and Veterinary Medicine (FVM) program that was implemented on October 1, 2012. Under the reorganization, the Office of ...
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Unilever will cut up to 125 jobs in the US after announcing plans to close close its Atlanta-based spreads factory. The group said late last week that it will close the plant by 30 June this year. "The action is being taken to address ...
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Plum Organics, a US-based organic, kids nutrition company, has acquired Plum UK - a leading organic baby food producer in the UK, a move which marks the company's first international expansion. The acquisition enables Plum to offer ...
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US baby food producer Plum Organics has acquired London-based organic baby food firm Plum UK. The acquisition signals the start of international expansion for Plum Organics, it said today (24 January). It also positions the firm as a ...
Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI), a subsidiary of Swedo-Danish cooperative Arla Foods, is set to establish a lactose manufacturing facility in Denmark with an investment of EUR120m. The plant will be located next to Denmark Protein in Nr. ...
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McDonald's is unveiling new packaging designs on all carry-out bags and fountain beverage cups with QR codes. This initiative is the latest step in the company's ongoing commitment to provide consumers with information to help them ...
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Arla Foods Ingredients has revealed plans to invest EUR120m (US$160.1m) in the establishment of a lactose manufacturing facility in Denmark. The plant will be constructed next to the firm's existing main protein factory in Jutland, and ...
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US-based food company Heinz is all set to launch new pouch format in a bid to innovate its infant food range. The pouches will be available in smooth texture for babies of 4+ months and in mashed texture for 7+ months babies. According to ...
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Global foodservice retailer McDonald's has announced plans to launch new packaging designs on all of its carry-out bags and fountain beverage cups featuring QR codes, in the US. The new packaging has been designed to communicate brand ...
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The annual show season can leave some of us longing for the relative comfort of the office. Based on his own experience – but also the invluable advice of others – Lewis Tyler gives some tips on how to survive the show with ...
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Cargill has secured a deal to acquire two animal feed mills from the bankrupt Pennfield Corporation in the US for US$9.8m. Cargill said today (18 January) that the deal for the mills, located in Mount Joy and Martinsburg in Pennsylvania, ...
UK baker Warburtons has extended its Half & Half bread offering further with the launch of sliced rolls. Half & Half Sliced Rolls join Warburton's Medium and Toastie loaves launched late last year. The baker said it is hoping the launch ...
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Post Foods, a US-based cereal brands manufacturer, has introduced new Great Grains Protein Blend cereal, as part of its efforts to help Americans’ top resolution for 2013 to lose weight. Available in two flavors - Cinnamon ...
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BODYARMOR SuperDrink has evolved the look of its packaging and added a new flavor to expand its lineup to six products. The packaging evolution incorporates athlete feedback to include an "easy-open" top that allows for quicker, easier ...
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Europe’s largest own-label ice cream manufacturer has bought the Yoomoo frozen yogurt brand for an undisclosed sum. var ...
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