ConAgra Foods is planning to cease operations at its cookie manufacturing facility in Ripon, in the US state of Wisconsin. The move will put close to 300 jobs at risk, with the job cuts to be completed by December this year, FOX 11 ...
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Low-fat snacks producer SnackWell's, which was recently acquired by Back to Nature Foods, is planning to reformulate its products by eliminating several ingredients, as well as expand its product range. The company plans to produce its ...
A recent study across the US revealed that highly processed foods were at the top of the American consumers shopping list, which consisted of more sugar, salt and fat than foods that were less processed—equalling 60% in calories of ...
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US-based establishment Silver Lake Cookie Company has voluntarily recalled Easter Egg Cookies as they may contain egg which is not mentioned in the ingredients. The recalled products include all lots of 8oz Silver Lake brand Easter Egg ...
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US-based Toray Plastics has developed PWX5, a metallized Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film that can be used as a high-performance inner moisture and oxygen-barrier web in gas-flushed applications. While one side of the film ...
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Fortune cookie maker Wonton Food is reportedly looking to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities with a new $20m facility in La Vergne, Tennessee, US. The company is also considering Houston and New York as alternate sites. The ...
England based Wrights Food has decided to invest £6m in its new confectionery factory in Weston Road, enhancing company’s production capacity in the country. The new 40,000 sq ft facility is now fully operational and ...
Three new flavours from baked goods specialist ginnybakes were previewed at California’s Natural Products Expo West trade show which was held from March 6-8. Maker of gluten-free, organic and non-GMO baked products since 2010, ...
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Half of consumers around the world say they are actively trying to lose weight, and 75 per cent of them plan to achieve that goal by changing their diet, according to market research organisation Nielsen. However, sales of both ...
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You can use your microwave for a lot more than making popcorn and reheating leftovers. It drastically cuts cooking time on things like veggies, fish, and shellfish. Baked potatoes can be zapped in the microwave and finished in the oven. ...
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Irish bakery Foods of Athenry has expanded its export business to the UK after securing new deals with upmarket department store Harrods and speciality distributor Cotswold Fayre. To date, they have won 38 Taste Awards for their unique ...
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Hawaiian Host, US-based producers of Hawaiian chocolate covered macadamia nuts, has agreed to acquire Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut from The Hershey Company. An agreement to this effect was signed by Hawaiian Host and Hershey, reports ...
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Australian small food manufacturer SweetLife has launched a range of baking mixes, called Perfect Sweet Bake Mixes, that the Company said are “gluten, grain and flour free”. The range, available in two varieties — ...
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Holly, ivy, bells, baubles and of course Santa himself plus elvin entourage; the design cues for Christmas packs are universal – and actually, not that unwelcome. But every year, a few brands break ranks and embrace something a bit ...
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Immaculate Baking, a subsidiary of General Mills, has expanded its product range with the introduction of two new ready-to-bake holiday refrigerated dough offerings. The two limited edition offerings are Immaculate Baking Panettone and ...