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Sanfilippo purchases Just the Cheese snack brand
US nut processor, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, has purchased “substantially all of the assets” of the Just the Cheese brand from Specialty Cheese Company.
Mondelēz to sell developed market gum business for $1.35bn
Mondelēz International has announced the sale of its gum business in Canada, the US and Europe to Perfetti Van Melle for $1.35bn.
Sainsbury’s to launch healthy food range, Flourish
Sainsbury’s to launch a healthy food range with more than 65 products, including prepared meals, soups, smoothies and snacks to support a balanced diet.
Mars to acquire whole-fruit snacking brand Trü Frü
Mars has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Trü Frü, a whole-fruit snacking brand from its founders and management team.
Cypressa launches range of pastes and tapenades
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food brand, Cypressa, has launched a range of new pastes and tapenades in the UK.
Hain Celestial completes divesture of Westbrae Natural brand
Hain Celestial has completed the sale of its US canned food brand, Westbrae Natural, to Bush Brothers, as the company simplifies its portfolio.
Unilever “resolves” legal dispute with Ben & Jerry's
Unilever has announced that its litigation with Ben & Jerry's independent board over the sale of its Israeli ice cream business "has been resolved".
The Jolly Hog launches two seasonal pigs in blankets flavours
UK meat brand, The Jolly Hog, has launched two new limited-edition pigs in blankets flavours ahead of Christmas time.
Oreo to launch Gluten-Free Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Mondelēz International-owned brand Oreo has unveiled its new gluten-free addition to its line of biscuits, to be released in January.
Barilla to purchase Back to Nature from B&G Foods
Barilla has agreed to buy Back to Nature from B&G Foods, as it looks to strengthen its position in the North American bakery market.
Kellogg introduces NaviLens technology on packaging in US
Kellogg says that it has become the first food company in the US to introduce NaviLens on packaging, helping visually impaired people perform daily tasks.
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