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General Mills to acquire Brazilian food maker Yoki
General Mills has said that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Yoki Alimentos, a privately-held food company headquartered in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil.
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Pepperidge Farm recognised for innovation and sustainability
Pepperidge Farm was honoured this month with two packaging awards: the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation and an Ameristar award from the Institute of Packaging Professionals.
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Supermarket special offers not so ‘special’, says Which?
A Which? investigation into more than 700,000 supermarket prices has uncovered dodgy pricing tactics that could lead shoppers to believe they’re getting a better deal than they are.
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Monsanto Company to acquire technology business
In line with its vision of delivering yield to farmers sustainably, Monsanto Company has reached an agreement to purchase planting technology developer Precision Planting.
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FrieslandCampina and Danube Foods end acquisition talks
Royal FrieslandCampina and Danube Foods Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding Royal FrieslandCampina’s intended acquisition of Imlek and Mlekara Subotica.
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FSA provides guidance on desinewed meat moratorium
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has produced guidance to help meat processors comply with the moratorium on the production and use of ‘desinewed meat’ (DSM) from pig bones and poultry carcases.
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Consumers plan to spend less on dining out, says study
Consumers across Europe are waiting for signs that economic conditions are stabilising before returning to spending freely — they plan to spend less per meal in the coming year.
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Diamond Foods secures $225m investment
Diamond Foods and Oaktree Capital Management have entered into definitive agreements to recapitalize Diamond’s balance sheet with an investment by Oaktree of $225m in Diamond.
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Private label world view
Out of 42 countries surveyed by Nielsen, the Swiss led the world of private label with a 45% retail share in 2011, as reported in France’s LSA magazine on 10 May.
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Nespresso makes investment in Colombian coffee growers
Nespresso has committed to five more years of investment in its sustainability programme in Colombia.
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Kraft shareholders give ‘Mondelez’ approval
The shareholders of Kraft Foods have voted to change the name of the company to Mondelez International.
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Finding innovation at Vitafoods Europe 2012
In this FoodBev.com podcast, Shaun Weston hosts a roundtable discussion with Claire Phoenix, Geoff Platt and Claire Rowan from Vitafoods Europe 2012 in Geneva.
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Ralcorp acquires Petri Baking Products
Ralcorp Holdings has completed the acquisition of Petri Baking Products, a producer of private-brand wire-cut cookies.
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Boutique café culture thriving in the UK
It was a treat for the taste buds to visit this year’s Caffè Culture show at London’s Olympia.
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‘How can we health you?’, asks Geoff Platt
Geoff Platt looks at the first day of Vitafoods Europe 2012.
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Own-label overtook branded for the first time in 2011
With the economic climate remaining fraught and an ever expanding range of high quality own label ranges offered at food retailers, the influence of private label products has never been stronger.
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Tempting consumers with functional foods
Claire Phoenix reports on her findings from day one of Vitafoods Europe 2012.
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GMB union urges Nestlé to diversify to avoid job cuts
GMB is calling for Nestlé which is the biggest food company in the world to diversify its product base and its markets in its last remaining Scottish plant.
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General Mills to cut 850 jobs in restructuring move
General Mills has confirmed a productivity and cost savings plan designed to improve organisational effectiveness and focus on key growth strategies.
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ConAgra Foods acquires pita chip business
ConAgra Foods has acquired Kangaroo Brands’ pita chip business.
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Vitafoods Europe 2012, in pictures
Various images from Vitafoods Europe 2012, which took place at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Photos by Shaun Weston.
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Improving digestive health with chocolate milkshake
Claire Rowan on digestive health products at Vitafoods Europe 2012.
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Report from Vitafoods Europe 2012, day one
Claire Rowan and Shaun Weston report from the first day of Vitafoods Europe 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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First human study shows cranberry polyphenols in urine
A new study reveals for the first time that a unique class of cranberry polyphenols, Type-A proanthocyanidins (PACs), are found in human urine after consumption of a cranberry beverage.
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DSM commences tender offer for Kensey Nash
Royal DSM has revealed that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Biomedical Acquisition Corporation, has commenced its offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Kensey Nash.
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Sainsbury’s to create 6,000 new jobs
Justin King has told the Sunemployment Roadshow that Sainsbury’s is committed to supporting the economy’s growth and boosting skills by employing more people than ever before.
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New Britain Palm Oil Praised for sustainability
New Britain Palm Oil Limited has pledged to have its entire palm oil estates and operations, inclusive of smallholders 100% RSPO-certified by the end of 2012, through sustainable palm oil.
Innovations
The Grown Up Chocolate Company
UK based The Grown Up Chocolate Company has taken four childhood classics and brought them into the present with a grown up twist by using the finest, fresh, quality ingredients.
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Fuel Energy Breakfast
Fuel is an energy-packed breakfast granola loaded with large clusters of toasted oats.
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Proposed merger between Arla Foods and Milk Link
The Boards of Arla Foods amba and Milk Link have announced the proposed merger of the two dairy co-operatives.
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Lifeway Foods expands retail presence
Lifeway Foods, a supplier of kefir cultured dairy products, has entered an agreement nearly tripling distribution of its kefir line in Target stores.
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ADM opens its first commercial-scale plant
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has opened its first commercial-scale plant to make Clarisoy, the vegetable-based protein that offers clarity and high-quality protein nutrition.
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Study shows that healthy food can be affordable
Agriculture deputy secretary Kathleen Merrigan is promoting healthy food access and is highlighting a new report that underscores that fruits and vegetables are an affordable part of a balanced diet.
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Photos from Caffè Culture 2012
Caffè Culture 2012 was attended by our very own Hannah Oakman, who took a great selection of pictures. The event showcases the best the café and hospitality sector has to offer.
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Fonterra opens new innovation centre in Shanghai
Fonterra has opened a new innovation centre in Shanghai as part of the co-operative’s strategy to help feed China’s rapidly growing appetite for top quality dairy nutrition.
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Greggs named Sandwich Chain Of The Year
Greggs has been named ‘Specialist Sandwich Chain of the Year’, at last night’s British Sandwich Industry Awards, beating Pret A Manger, Subway and O’Briens to the title.
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$1m boost to help dairy farmers save on energy
Dairy Australia has received $1m in Federal Government funding to roll out 900 farm energy assessments on dairy farms across the country.
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Australian olive oil producer fined over labelling claims
The Big Olive Company has paid two infringement notices totalling $13,200 for labelling products as ‘extra virgin olive oil’ that the ACCC considers were not.
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Kraft grocery spin-off to be tax free
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided a favourable private letter ruling confirming the tax-free status of the planned spin-off of the company’s North American grocery business.
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FAO plans to halve food waste in 10 years
FAO’s 31st Regional Conference for the Near East has called for a 50% reduction of food losses and food waste in the region in order to improve regional food security.
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Frito-Lay to validate and label products as gluten free
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America division has conformed a multi-year initiative to validate many of their products as gluten free, with package labelling to follow.
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DuPont invests more than $3m in Ethiopia
DuPont will invest more than $3m over the next three years to help smallholder farmers in Ethiopia to achieve food security.
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UL acquires Magnus Textile Services
UL, a company specialising in advancing safety, has acquired Magnus Textile Services, a textile testing and inspection facility based in Bangladesh.
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Morrisons relaunches its in-store bakeries
Morrisons is relaunching its in-store bakeries at the end of May in response to consumer demand for more artisan products at an affordable price.
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Diageo invests in Ethiopia and Tanzania
Diageo has signed letters of intent to foster partnerships and projects that will aid in the agricultural development of Ethiopia and Tanzania.
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Kraft confectionery for Father’s Day 2012
Kraft Foods is launching limited edition packs of Toblerone and Terry’s Chocolate Orange for Father’s Day (17 June). The new Toblerone pack features a ‘Dad of the Year’ plaque on 400g packs.
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Kerry Ingredients fined for repeat safety failures
The OSHA has cited Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, headquartered in Beloit (US), for three repeat violations at its Flemington facility.
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Milk Link wins top award at UK county show
The agricultural show season has got off to a winning start for Milk Link, with the cheese makers gaining an impressive 21 awards at the Devon County Show (UK).
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The facts behind Rachel’s new Kitchen Moments campaign
Rachel’s Muriel Breugelmans and Steve Clarke stop by to talk to Shaun Weston about the company’s new Kitchen Moments campaign.
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Glanbia agrees sale of Yoplait franchise back to brand owner
Following a strategic review of its consumer products business, Glanbia has agreed new terms to its long standing relationship with Yoplait, the owner of the global Yoplait yogurt business.