British baking firm Warburtons is set to shut down its Blackpool bakery facility,a move that is expected to result in 55 job losses. Production at the facility will be suspended by the end of January.Factors such as challenging economic ...
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The easy handling and safe packaging patterns in diary industry is making more consumers in India to turn towards packaged Liquid Dairy Products (LDP), according to the study by market researcher rncos.com. The research report, Indian ...
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Wal-Mart Stores, Kroger, Alpha Baking and Grupo Bimbo are seeking to acquire the assets that are being divested by Hostess Brands, the bankrupt producer of bakery products. The auction has attracted about 24 bidders. While some bidders ...
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British baking firm Warburtons is set to stop the sale of its products Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, due to high transportation costs. In 2011, the company had launched its lines such as white Toastie loaf, brown bread and crumpets ...
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US own-label group Ralcorp Holdings, which today (27 November) agreed to a takeover bid from ConAgra Foods, returned to profit in its fiscal 2012 year, boosted by acquisitions made during the year. In the 12 months to the end of ...
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Ralcorp Holdings has acquired Italian private-label frozen ready meals maker Gelit for an undisclosed sum. Gelit, based in Cisterna di Latina, employs around 130 staff and produces frozen ready meals for sale in the US and Italy. The ...
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Australian food manufacturer Goodman Fielder is to shut three bakery facilities in a bid to create a "more sustainable business" in the sector. Goodman Fielder, which is undergoing a major review of its operations to make it more ...
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The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co has announced the expansion of its premium private label Two Forks Bakery and Hartford Reserve Deli lines. In bakery, the US supermarket group added a line of cupcakes and rebranded its key lime and ...
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Allied Bakeries, the UK bread arm of Associated British Foods, has extended its Kingsmill portfolio in the UK with the launch of a breakfast products range. Kingsmill Fruit and Fibre comprises three products: Kingsmill Fruit and Fibre ...
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Increasingly demanding requirements from food manufacturers and their consumers mean that packaging is becoming progressively 'smarter'. Active or intelligent packaging is a sector which continues to grow in size, with expansion driven by ...
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Rudi's Organic Bakery is voluntarily recalling its bread products in the US as they may contain metallic foreign objects. The products being recalled from the market include Rudi's Organic Bakery Multigrain Oat Bread (UPC: ...
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Health Canada has authorized the use of stevia, a natural and no calorie sweetener, in foods and beverages in Canada. The approval follows Health Canada's evaluation of the data supporting the safety and efficacy of steviol glycosides as ...
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German fruit processing company Zentis has announced the acquisition of Sweet Ovations, a US-based producer of sweet ingredients for dairy, frozen dessert, bakery, beverage, and foodservice products. Established in 1931, Sweet Ovations ...
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Hostess Brands, the bankrupt producer of bakery products, is in talks with several bidders over the sale of its brands. About 110 bidders have contacted the company over the purchase of a part of the business, while 70 bidders are ready ...
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German packaging company Multivac has commenced operations in Pakistan, owing to the increase in overall food and beverage trade in Pakistan to $6bn during 2011. Multivac Middle East managing director Amir Sotoudeh said the company moves ...