Despite all the joyful songs and happy wishes, the holiday period can be stressful, especially for those who host parties. There are decorations to put up, food to prepare and gifts to wrap. Sometimes, preparing for the holidays can feel ...
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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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Lotus Bakeries has acquired Mondelez International's marketing and distribution rights for the Dinosaurus biscuit brand through its acquisition of Spanish baker Artiach. The Belgian baker and Spanish food group Nutrexpa jointly acquired ...
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The packs, created by the Toronto office of Anthem Worldwide, are designed to inspire "girl greatness". Chocolatey Mint Cookies are available this month and the Classic Chocolate and Vanilla sandwich cookies become available in April. ...
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By optimizing its product flow, weigh batching and mix-handling systems, Dawn Food Products Inc. decreased the time and labor needed to handle food mixes while containing dust at its facility in Evesham, U.K. Dawn is one of the world's ...
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Canadian food group George Weston has secured a deal to market cookies sold under the Mrs Fields brand at stores in North America. Interbake Foods, the cookie and cracker unit of George Weston, will manufacture and sell Mrs Fields ...
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Gluten-free food manufacturer Dr Schar has opened its first manufacturing facility in the US. The European firm has seen strong growth in demand for gluten-free products in Europe and the company said the opening of the New Jersey-based ...
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Shares in Dutch food group CSM closed up today (8 August) after the company reported half-year profits that beat analyst forecasts and it provided an update on the planned sale of its bakery business. CSM shares finished 3.05% higher on ...
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Canadian food manufacturer Dare Foods has said it is focusing on the emerging BRIC economies for M&A opportunities and partnership or licensing deals as part of its international growth strategy. Dare Foods, based in North America, told ...
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A KitchenAid stand mixer on the counter suggests not only that you have the cooking chops to use it but that you can afford a high-end appliance as well (typically they cost between $200 and $500). But keeping up appearances just got a bit ...
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UK-based Walkers Shortbread has created a peel-and-reclose packaging system for cookies, which is said to be convenient for on-the-go consumer and extends product's shelf life. The maker of shortbreads, biscuits, cakes, and oatcakes has ...
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American fast food chain Taco Bell has launched a new dessert menu as well as a larger-sized steak nachos,in an effort to compete with higher-end restaurants. The new dessert menu includes a new cookie sandwich which features two ...
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Kalo Foods,a US-based producer of gourmet products,plans to open a new gluten-free gourmet bakery in Stokesdale near North Carolina,US. The plant will create 21 jobs,and the average salary for the newly hired staff will be ...
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Swiss chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has signed a long-term sourcing agreement with Industria de Alimentos dos en Uno, a subsidiary of Argentinian food firm Arcor. Under the terms of the agreement, Barry Callebaut will supply ...