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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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Foodservice & catering
The latest articles in the foodservice and catering sector.
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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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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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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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Eden Springs launches total coffee solution
Eden Springs, a European workplace hydration solutions provider, has launched a new coffee service, further strengthening its product offering across all 16 of its European markets.
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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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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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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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Financial digest, 18 May 2012: Milk Link, Yum!, Prestige
The latest financial news for 18 May 2012 includes Brazil Fast Food, Yum! Brands, Prestige Brands and Milk Link.
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Bath Ales adds accommodation to UK Pub
South West independent brewer and pub operator, Bath Ales, has added ‘hotelier’ to its list of credentials, following a refurbishment to extend its B&B offer at The Wellington in Bristol (UK).
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Coffee drinkers live longer, says new study
‘The New England Journal of Medicine’ has released a National Institutes of Health study linking coffee consumption to lower mortality rates.
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Joint venture to open 7-Eleven stores in China
Japanese retailer Seven & I Holdings has formed a venture with Chinese food manufacturer Zhongdi Group to develop 7-Eleven stores in China.
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Fall in Euro improves European frozen imports
Recent market data shows surging year-on-year growth for the frozen food retail market, which is up by 5.2% in value.
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64oz Caribou Growlers from Caribou Coffee
Caribou Coffee has introduced 64oz Caribou Growlers, which are available in select Caribou retail coffeehouses and will be rolling out to all Caribou coffeehouses by 21 May.
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UL acquires Germany-based eco-Institut
UL, a company specialising in advancing safety, has acquired eco-Institut, a product emissions and chemical content testing provider based in Cologne, Germany.
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Parliamentarians discuss UK food and drink exports
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Food and Drink Manufacturing met to discuss how food and drink exports can be a significant driver for economic growth.
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US is too slow to address obesity epidemic, says report
America’s progress in arresting its obesity epidemic has been too slow, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
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Starbucks opens first store at Helsinki Airport
Starbucks Coffee Company and SSP, a provider of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has opened the first Starbucks store in Finland at Helsinki Airport, located in Terminal 2.
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57% of women say food costs keeps them from eating healthy
Women find many excuses not to eat healthy and many feel bad about it, but according to a new national poll, the cost of healthful foods is the top deterrent that keeps 57% of women from doing so.
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O2 and Costa Coffee enter wifi partnership
O2 has agreed a partnership to provide Costa, the UK coffee shop chain, with its market changing wifi service.
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Food education funding secured for Scottish pupils
The Scottish Food and Drink Federation’s (SFDF) Schools Programme, A Future in Food, has secured ongoing funding from the Scottish government worth £270,000 over three years.
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Frito-Lay’s truck fleet continues to progress
The all-electric trucks introduced by PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America division have charged their way to a million miles this month.
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General Mills acquires Parampara brands in India
General Mills has acquired Parampara’s branded range of ready-to-cook spice and sauce mixes produced in Pune, India, and sold under the Parampara, StarterZ and Curry Tree brands.
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Diageo uses ‘dirty tricks’ to veto BrewDog award win
Diageo has deliberately abused its position as the principle sponsor for the BII Scotland annual awards to strip selected winners, BrewDog of the title, Bar Operator of the Year 2012.
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US ice cream market tops $25bn, says study
There is great demand for ice cream, as indicated by *Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in the US,* a just-released market research report from Packaged Facts.
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UK restaurants join forces for Bengal Tiger Week
More than 500 Indian restaurants across the UK are helping to Save the Bengal Tiger in a national campaign that kicks off with Save the Bengal Tiger Week on the 14 May.
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CCL industries invests in wine label plant in US
CCL Industries, a specialty packaging solutions company for the consumer products and healthcare industries, will invest in a new wine label plant in California (US).
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Domino’s launches Facebook ordering technology
Domino’s Pizza is to offer Facebook ordering, featuring a live Pizza Tracker, with the launch of a dedicated app on its New Zealand and Australian Facebook pages.
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Dart Container closes on acquisition of Solo Cup Company
Dart Container has completed its acquisition of Solo Cup Company, headquartered in Lake Forest, (US).
Opinion
Celebrating the Dairy Innovation Awards – winners’ comments
Dairy Innovation editor Geoff Platt asks the winners of the recent Dairy Innovation Awards and Elopak Dairy Marketing Awards how it feels to have won, and what the future has in store.
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Baskin-Robbins reveals major UK expansion plans
Baskin-Robbins plans to greatly expand the brand’s presence in the UK.
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FSANZ approves changes to allow some raw milk products
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved a proposal recommending permission be given for the sale in Australia of raw milk hard to very hard cooked curd cheeses.
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ERP software provider secures new distribution
VAI, a ERP software provider, has confirmed that J Polep Distribution Services has selected its S2K for Food Enterprise Management Software to grow and streamline its operations.
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Heinz Tomato Ketchup Blended with Balsamic Vinegar
A sophisticated twist on the classic recipe of America’s favourite Ketchup, Heinz Tomato Ketchup blended with balsamic vinegar is the first new flavour from Heinz Ketchup in nearly a decade.
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PizzaExpress – new identity for dressing and sauces
PizzaExpress is introducing a new identity across its range of ambient dressings and pasta sauces and fresh grocery products for 2012.
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Global food prices ease but stay high, says FAO
Global food prices measured by the FAO Food Price Index fell three points or 1.4% from March to April but seems to have stabilised at a relatively high level of 214 points, FAO has said.
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Tracking price trends in the vanilla category
The price of vanilla is forecast to significantly increase following concerns of a shortage in the commodity, according to new research by Industry Insights.
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BrewDog launches new craft beer bar
BrewDog calls for the public to hand in ‘crap’ cans of lager to be replaced with quality craft beer as seventh bar opens.
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SSP secures major new contract at Hangzhou
SSP has secured a seven year deal worth over £35m to operate five units at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport when its new third terminal opens in November.
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Food authenticity encouraging sustainable supply chains
Food authentication techniques are gaining popularity, partly because of growing concerns about fraud involving organic and sustainable foods, according to new research.
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Romans welcome first exports of Kent Crisps
Bars in Rome are serving their customers Kent Crisps during the Eternal City’s traditional cocktail hour.
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Rolling Strong partners with Healthy Vending Management
Rolling Strong is to exclusively partner with Healthy Vending Management within the transportation industry with the aim of providing more accessible nutritional health options to drivers.
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Yakun International opens new stores
Yakun International Holding & Investment Group, a manufacturer and distributor of authentic Chinese bakery products in the Northeastern region of China, has opened two new stores in Songyuan City.
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory launches expansion strategy
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has launched its international expansion strategy.
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DineEquity names PepsiCo exclusive beverage provider
DineEquity has signed a 10-year contract with PepsiCo to be the exclusive non-alcoholic beverage provider in the majority of soft-drink categories.
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Researchers aim to protect Australian bananas
A team led by UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) has developed a comprehensive research programme aimed at protecting Australia’s $450m banana industry.
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Q.bel distribution gains retail momentum
Q.bel Foods, makers of Q.bel better-for-you chocolate wafers, has secured new major distribution gains.
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Costa Express and Shell UK secure contract
Costa Express and Shell UK have entered a long-term partnership to install Costa Express self-serve coffee bars in more than 550 Shell forecourts in the UK.