The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will oppose the proposed acquisition of Rafferty's Garden by Heinz. Heinz and Rafferty's Garden are the two largest suppliers of wet and dry infant food in Australia. A merged ...
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A team of researchers from the Government Chemist Programme, in LGC, have developed a new control material to help labs identify false positives when monitoring imports for genetically modified (GM) rice in food products originating from ...
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US-based processor Van Drunen Foods is planning to unveil a new facility for dried and dehydrated food processing in Saint Paul, Minnesota, a move which will create 26 jobs. According to the company, the proposed facility is located at ...
KM Packaging Services has developed a new anti-fogging lidding film, Fog Buster for foil trays, for the benefit of food manufacturers. It offers better clarity even through multiple temperature variables. The film retains clarity and seal ...
Where Food Comes From, a provider of verification and Internet solutions for the agricultural and food industry, has signed a partnership with Colorado State University's Center for Meat Safety & Quality (CMSQ) for their newly acquired ...
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American entrepreneur cook, restaurateur, and author Paula Deen has partnered with Nanco Group to form Paula Deen Foods. The company, which is headquartered in Savannah, will offer food products for the retail market under Paula Deen ...
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Lundberg Family Farms, a leading U.S. producer of organic rice and rice products, is a Gold award winner in the flexible packaging category of the 2013 PAC Leadership Awards. Presented by The Packaging Association (PAC), the trade group ...
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The rise of the "hybrid consumer" is an emerging trend with significant implications for food companies, food retailers and foodservice companies. According to a new report from Rabobank, consumers are becoming less interested in ...
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Interface Food & Drink (IFD) has granted £75,000 to fund three collaborative projects between Scottish food and drink companies and Scottish universities to accelerate research and innovation in Scotland’s food and drink ...
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A desiccant is a material that removes moisture from the air and is a hygroscopic substance that induces or sustains a state of dryness in its local vicinity in a moderately well-sealed container. This material for specialized purposes may ...
Women check and use food label components more often and thoroughly than men, according to a recent study from the University of Alabama and published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and featured in the May issue of ...
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A study conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) found that all samples of rice and rice-based products analyzed for the metal cadmium were safe for consumption. The study was conducted as part of routine testing of ...
Flagship Food has completed the acquisition of Atlantic Foods, a supplier and manufacturer of menu solutions to the UK foodservice market, for an undisclosed amount. The deal will bring together two businesses focused on developing, ...
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Lassonde Industries has entered into an agreement to increase its stake in Clement Pappas and Company (CPC), a leading private brand supplier of cranberry sauces and beverages, from 70.7% to 84%. The deal is valued at $21.2m. Lassonde has ...
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) routine testing of various food products revealed that all infant formulae and foods tested for Bisphenol A (BPA) were free from BPA and safe to consume. BPA is a chemical used in the ...
Tags: Infant Formulae, Food Products