The European Parliament has backed plans to create a new meat labeling regulation in processed foods. The new law, when put into force, will require food producers to mention the country of origin of meat used as an ingredient in ...
US based Whole Foods Markets has issued a recall of around 33,191 pounds of ready-to-eat products as they are misbranded and may contain peanut, an undeclared allergen. The recalled products were produced on dates from January 14 through ...
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The US milk processor Dean Foods Co announced fourth quarter sales and profits which are lower-than-expected as raw milk prices remained high. According to the company, raw milk prices in US increased by 18% in the quarter ended Dec. 31, ...
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Canada’s Zinetti Foods has installed Mettler-Toledo Safeline’s new X33 x-ray inspection system to ensure food safety. This next-generation X33 features a new 20-watt x-ray generator compared to the 100-watt generator on ...
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Kraft Foods is reformulating a few of its Capri Sun drinks by replacing high-fructose corn syrup with sugar. This comes in response to increasing demand from parents for inclusion of more natural ingredients in beverages meant for ...
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HJ Heinz has expanded its flavored ketchups range with the introduction of new Heinz Ketchup Blended with Sriracha Flavor. The new Heinz Ketchup Blended with Sriracha Flavor is made with spicy chili pepper and garlic flavors, the ...
Snyder's-Lance has launched a new snack food division - Clearview Foods – in a move to focus on making of better-for-you snacking options. Clearview Foods will work on enhancing the brand value of Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Eat ...
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St. Louis-based Post Holdings has posted results for the first quarter of 2015, recording net sales of $1,073.9m, an increase by 261.6%, compared to the previous year. Gross profit of the company increased $134.6m to $249.1m for the first ...
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Pieology Pizzeria has added vegan mozzarella cheese from Daiya Foods, to the fast casual restaurant chain's large variety of topping selections. Available at select Pieology locations, the vegan cheese option aligns with the company's ...
Diamond Foods has acquired 51% stake in Netherlands-based vegetable and organic potato chips producer Yellow Chips for an undisclosed amount. Yellow Chips, which currently produces Kettle Brand Vegetable Chips for Diamond, markets its ...
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Prairie Creek Beverages has partnered with Bravo! Network’s “Millionaire Matchmaker” star, Patti Stanger to create a new line of fine wines, PS Match. The collection is sourced from grapes around the world and developed ...
Two Thai brewers are contemplating purchase of a stake in Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage, which is 89% owned by the Government of Vietnam. Chang beer maker Thai Beverage is planning to buy 40% of Saigon Beer for around $1bn. Singha, which ...
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The huge meat market in the US is projected to grow steadily over the next years, driven by the increasing popularity of private label and frozen meat products. However, new brands must establish themselves as being trustworthy and ...
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In the mood for twinkie? In the future, you may need a snack machine's approval. The Luce X2 Touch TV vending machine has facial-recognition technology, meaning it can, apparently, identify customers and remember their snacking profiles. ...
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US President Barack Obama has proposed the establishment of a single food safety agency that will consolidate the responsibilities of the Food and Drug Administration, Food Safety Inspection Service, and other related agencies. Proposed ...
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