Cargill reported financial results for the fiscal 2017 first quarter ended 31 August, 2016. Key measures include: Adjusted operating earnings rose 35 percent to $827 million in the first quarter, compared with $611 million in the ...
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Potato-chip giant Utz Quality Foods has completed its previously announced $135m acquisition of Alabama based Golden Enterprises, the owner of the Golden Flake Snack Foods. The merger is expected to support Utz Quality Foods’ growth ...
Hormel Foods has announced several new leadership appointments across business segments. James M. Splinter has been appointed to the position of group vice president, corporate strategy. In this new role, Splinter will have responsibility ...
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Global food commodities trader Bunge’s subsidiary Agribusiness Singapore has entered into an agreements with Oleo-Fats to distribute its products for the foodservice, retail and food processor industries in the Asia-Pacific region. ...
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The firm has reshuffled its top execs as it welcomes Jonathan Baker to the role of vice president of consumer products. NBC Universal Brand Development has named Jonathan Baker as its new vice president, EMEA NBC Universla consumer ...
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The firm has detailed plans to address concerns voiced by its customers during a series of face-to-face meeting held across the UK by Hornby CEO, Steve Cooke. The Hornby Group Ltd has detailed its strategy for targeting independent toy ...
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‘We are truly excited for the new Joy For All product – the Companion Pet Pup – to bring even more light-hearted fun and laughter to seniors and their families,’ says Hasbro’s Ted Fischer. Hasbro is boosting ...
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‘The Perudo Championships final is always a landmark event in the games calendar,’ says Paul Lamond’s Richard Wells. Winners of this year’s Perudo Qualifiers are gearing up for next month’s Grand Perudo ...
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“We are delighted to represent Care Bears in Japan and South Korea,” said Miki Yamamoto, senior vice president, licensing, Asia, IMG. IMG has been appointed as the licensing representative for Care Bears in Japan and South ...
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Swiss flavour and fragrance company Givaudan in collaboration with Henri Fraise Fils has opened a new clove leaf oil processing plant in Tamatave, Madagascar. The plant named as NATEMA (Natural Extracts Madagascar) is a joint venture ...
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Sobeys announced that the beef on its shelves on Prince Edward Island is now primarily supplied by local beef farmers through Atlantic Beef Products' (ABP) Island View Farms brand. Processed at ABP's plant in Albany, P.E.I., Island View ...
The global fish and seafood market has grown steadily in recent years, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% between 2011 and 2015, according to data from research company MarketLine. MarketLine's latest report shows ...
Premier Foods is launching two additions to its Cake on the Go range: Mr Kipling Cherry Bakewells and Mr Kipling Orange & Cranberry Oat Slices. The new twin packs take it to a six strong range, offering shoppers a variety of iconic and ...
Drinks giant William Grant & Sons has reported an 8.9% increase in profits after tax for fiscal year 2015, reaching a record high of £147.4m. The company posted a profit of £135.3m in 2014. A planned reduction in third-party ...
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Black Medicine Iced Coffee is replacing its current aluminum bottles with cans this fall to meet consumer interest in better portability and convenience. There is no change to the coffee beverage, as consumer acceptance has been very ...