Spain-based Emsur will start operations at its first American production facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, from January this year. Spread over 77,000ft2, it was opened in December 2014, reports FoodProduction daily.com. The ...
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Cold, the 23rd solar term, begins this year on Jan 6 and ends on Jan 20. During Minor Cold, most areas in China have entered the bitter cold stage of ...
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The consumer public has put out the call, and the hog industry is responding in a big way at the start of what's likely to be a year of major growth for the U.S. hog herd. New data show the breeding herd has climbed by 4%, with the number ...
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Recent suggestions from the Australian Federal Government that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) be applied to the sale of fresh food has sparked concern from both farmers’ groups and the Federal Opposition. Liberal backbencher, Dan ...
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Panasonic has launched its first Slow Juicer product for the U.S. market at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) as part of its expanded line-up of healthy-lifestyle small home appliances. The Panasonic Slow Juicer ...
Tags: healthy-lifestyle, frozen fruits, vegetables, Agriculture
Consumers shopping for steak and other whole cuts of beef will have to wait for another three years to get meat safety labels on meat products after the US government failed to meet the deadline for finalising regulations. The US ...
UK-based flexible packaging manufacturer Tyler Packaging has invested in a new pouch making machine to enhance its production capacity. The company has acquired a new FD-60DLLSC Totani model which will be installed in 2015. This ...
Cargill India is set to commence production at its INR5bn ($78.8m) maize milling unit in Karnataka in June 2015. The plant, which is said to be the company's first maize unit in India, will be capable of processing around 800 tonnes of ...
Tags: bakery, confectionery, snacks, beverage, Agriculture
US-based Zilks Foods is voluntarily recalling its 8oz hummus products, as they are expected to contain undeclared peanuts. The products associated with the recall include 8oz packs of Bacon Hummus, Balsamic & Garlic Hummus, Hatch Green ...
Tags: Undeclared Peanuts, Agriculture
Two baby and toddler food companies: Beech-Nut is 123 years old, Rafferty’s Garden is 7. Both lead with peak nutrition claims. Beech-Nut makes glass packaging part of this. Rafferty’s Garden uses flexible pouches. Let’s ...
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The Ugg brand, a division of Deckers Brands, announced the debut of its Winter 2015 "This Is Ugg." brand marketing campaign starring supermodel Chrissy Teigen and DJ Jack Guinness. For the latest iteration of "This Is Ugg." a campaign ...
Tags: weatherproof, waterproof and water-resistant technologies
Diaz Foods, a marketer of specialty foods based in Atlanta has acquired La Cena Fine Foods of Saddle Brook, NJ. The DAK Group served as exclusive investment banker to La Cena, initiating the transaction and managing the divestiture ...
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American establishment Simmons Foods has halted poultry processing operations at its plant in Delaware County, Jay, Oklahoma. The move comes in response to the inconsistent supply of hens to process and the subsequent underutilisation. ...
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The government of Oman is planning to set up a major poultry project with a capital investment of OMR100m ($258.91m), seeking support from the private sector. Promoted by state-owned Oman Food Investment, this new development is part of ...
Concerns about labelling and a desire for convenience are trends that are set to continue into 2015, according to global market research organisation Innova Market Insights. Innova Market Insights has released its overview of the Top Ten ...
Tags: Food, Beverage, Agriculture