General Mills is set to launch YQ by Yoplait, a new high-protein and less-sweetened yogurt range made with ultra-filtered milk, later this month in the US. The new yogurt range is gluten-free, 99% lactose free and doesn’t use any ...
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation recently received a Silver Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) award in the food category at the annual Shop! Association OMA Awards at GlobalShop 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ...
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J&J Snack Foods has strengthened its partnership with General Mills by launching Pillsbury Churro Bites. The bite-sized, traditionally Spanish treats, combined with a household name like Pillsbury are sure to cause a stir in the ...
New York based New Mill Capital Holdings and Tiger Capital Group, through their joint venture, have acquired a manufacturing plant in Indiana operated by General Mills. However, the financial details to purchase the dough-products ...
General Mills’ owned Progresso has launched a new soup range targeting vegans. Branded as Good Nature, the new vegan soup line is claimed to be made from real ingredients and free from any GMO ingredients, preservatives, and ...
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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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South Africa-based Rhodes Food Group has announced plans to acquire domestic food producer Pakco for R200m ($14.5m), as part of its expansion strategy. Pakco owns popular brands, including the iconic Bisto brand, Hinds, Buffalo, Southern ...
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An investor coalition worth $1.25tn is set to persuade 16 multinational companies to identify risks associated with industrial animal production and device strategies to roll out plant-based sources of protein. The coalition urges the ...
General Mills’ brand Progresso has made all its 36 chicken soup products antibiotic and hormone free while also removing artificial flavors and colors in most of its soups. The soup maker, which has given a new packaging to its ...
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General Mills announced that it has reached a final decision to close its manufacturing facility in Vineland, New Jersey. The company said the facility will close by the first quarter of fiscal 2018. On July 21, the company announced a ...
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General Mills has been sued by three non-profit organizations, alleging false labeling on its Nature Valley granola products. The company’s snack bars are claimed to be made from “100% natural whole grain oats.” But ...
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The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the first GRAS classification for any rice protein to Axiom Foods for their clinically-studied Oryzatein organic brown rice protein ingredient. Axiom's Vegotein pea protein was also awarded a ...
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General Mills is following consumer driven food trends with its line-up of products launching this summer around the world. Many of the new products closely align with increasing consumer interest in wellness, convenience, and snacking ...
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General Mills will launch a new cereal brand Tiny Toast this month, which is its first after a gap of 15 years. The cereal brand will be available in two in Blueberry and Strawberry varieties. General Mills innovation, technology and ...
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General Mills has agreed to sell its Argentina bakery and foodservice business to a Mexico-based baking company Grupo Bimbo for undisclosed sum. However, General Mills will retain its growing retail food business in Argentina, including ...
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