US-based ConAgra Foods has completed the spin-off its Lamb Weston business to become a singularly focused, consumer branded food company. The company has been changed to Conagra Brands to reflect the new direction and streamlined focus. ...
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Hook and loop fastening system specialist Aplix has introduced a new sensory closure for small bags. The new 16mm Easy-Lock Touch closure has been designed to improve the functionality of package, enabling to provide enhanced experience ...
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Dutch-based Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE), through its wholly owned subsidiary Sapphire Investments, has made an offer to acquire Singapore based Super Group for $1.45bn. Super Group is an instant food and beverage brand owner and ...
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Canada’s Transcontinental has acquired Flexstar Packaging, in a bid to expand its packaging operations in North America. Based in Richmond of British Columbia, Flexstar Packaging produces custom printed, laminated, flexible ...
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US-based cereal maker Kellogg has entered into an agreement to acquire Ritmo Investimentos, a controlling shareholder of Brazilian food group Parati Group. The purchase price of the acquisition is about $429m and it will be an all-cash ...
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General Mills has announced that it will invest $25m to expand its cereal production plant in Buffalo, New York, US. Expected to be completed in May 2017, the expansion project will include purchase of new packaging equipment, production ...
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Bakery On Main, an independently-owned company , is expanding its range of audaciously premium offerings to include four new certified organic products. The products include Organic Happy Oats, Organic Happy Granola, Organic Happy Muesli, ...
Canada-based organic cereal company Nature's Path has acquired 51% stake in US snack-maker Gorilly Goods for undisclosed sum. Based in Jackson, Wisconsin, Gorilly Goods offers a range of savory to sweet organic and non-GMO nuts, fruits, ...
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As part of the campaign, customers will receive £5 off Play-Doh when spreading £20 or more on Play-Doh items. Children’s cereal brand Ready Brek has teamed up with Play-Doh, for a new on-pack promotion as part of the ...
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Cereal maker Post Holdings’ subsidiary Michael Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire National Pasteurized Eggs (NPE) for undisclosed sum. NPE offers pasteurized shell eggs under the Davidson’s Safest Choice brand and ...
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ULMA Packaging’s expertise in supplying complete automated packing lines for the food industry has paid dividends for Border Biscuits Ltd, which has seen a doubling of production for one of its main sectors following an installation ...
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Researchers from the US Department of Agriculture are developing a packaging film made of milk proteins. The researchers presented their work at the 252nd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Researchers ...
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Annie's, maker of America's favorite childhood foods with natural and organic ingredients, launched its new brand campaign demonstrating how the company is bringing delicious, organic food to nearly every aisle of the grocery store, and ...
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The overall drop after five months of growth reflects a slide in prices for grains and vegetable oils 4 August 2016, Rome – The international prices for major food commodities saw a modest decline in July, following five ...
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Kellogg's is getting ready for the arrival of the fall season with a cornucopia of autumn-themed foods featuring the iconic flavors of pumpkin spice and caramel apples, as well as a fun Halloween version of a breakfast favorite. The new ...