Del Monte Foods has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a broader plan to restructure Greg Longstreet, president and CEO of Del Monte Foods, said: “This is a strategic step forward for Del Monte Foods. with Del Monte Foods. Del Monte Foods is a privately held US company owned by a parent organization based in Singapore.

German natural dietary fibre specialist Taiyo has joined forces with Asiros to develop and market two new high-in-fibre fruit powder ranges under the BerryShield brand. The new premium blends combine the benefits of Taiyo’s water-soluble prebiotic Sunfiber with the natural effects of individual fruits in different quality grades. BerryShield Premium Conventional and BerryShield Organic can be used for multiple applications in the nutraceuticals sector and the food and beverage industry for customers in the EMEA region. “We are very excited about our cooperation with Taiyo and the creation of innovative prebiotic juice powders made with Sunfiber,” said Carsten Aalundm, COO and commercial director of Asiros Nordic. The first products in the lines will be launched this summer and will come from the berry varieties tartcherry, elderberry and lingonberry. BerryShield Premium Conventional and BerryShield Organic powders can be consumed pure or processed in applications. Taiyo’s 100% natural, ISO-certified dietary fibre Sunfiber is non-viscous and derived from partially hydrolysed guar gum – which is clinically proven to be compatible with a low FODMAP diet, and effective in lowering the glycemic index and supporting digestion. With their new range, the companies aim to meet demand for food and beverage formulations that offer health and wellness benefits, while containing natural ingredients. “Taiyo and Asiros are pursuing similar goals by bringing products to market that are technologically convincing, and can offer added health value. In the collaboration, we combine our comprehensive know-how in natural plant-based premium ingredients,” said Stefan Siebrecht, managing director of Taiyo. Denmark-based Asiros is a producer of organic products from natural raw fruits and plant-based ingredients.

British ready-to-drink bar-strength cocktail brand MOTH has closed a £4.6 million investment round led It will use it to accelerate its growth in the US and expand the MOTH team. MOTH co-founder Sam Hunt said: “We are incredibly proud of the journey MOTH has taken since our launch According to MOTH, its canned margarita is now the most popular RTD margarita in the UK. #MOTH #cocktails #alcohol #barstrength #UK #US

Finnish food technology scale-up Hailia has unveiled a new strategic partnership aimed at enhancing its Hailia was featured as FoodBev’s Start-up of the Month in our February edition.

becomes a live digital footprint capable of providing both retailers and consumers with a stream of up-to-date The rise of smart packaging ties in with the rise of automation across manufacturing. As buy-in picks up momentum across the industry, the more everyone stands to gain.

Del Monte Foods has announced plans to close plants in Toppenish, Washington and Markesan, Wisconsin, Del Monte Foods’ Wisconsin location is a fruit and vegetable canning facility, while the Washington plant Del Monte Foods is working with a union in Toppenish over the effects of the closure and says it plans

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced a strategic joint venture with Colombia-based Managro Group, a This partnership aims to enhance Fresh Del Monte's supply chain capabilities through the expansion of The new facility is set to bolster Fresh Del Monte's ability to supply high-quality avocados and limes Dumas, senior vice president of sales, marketing and product management for North America at Fresh Del Monte leverages Colombia’s agricultural advantages, Managro's extensive industry knowledge and Fresh Del Monte

Fresh Del Monte, one of the world’s largest vertically integrated fresh produce companies, has entered Under the deal, Fresh Del Monte will source bananas directly from Thaco Agri’s extensive farming operations The collaboration represents a significant step for Fresh Del Monte in strengthening and diversifying The move supports Fresh Del Monte’s efforts to mitigate rising pressures facing the global banana industry Tran Ba Duong, Thaco's chairman, said: “We highly appreciate our new partnership with Fresh Del Monte

Industrial automation technology provider Leuze has launched two new ‘smart’ sensor innovations, designed The Power PinPoint LED technology means the sensors can be set up quickly and easily thanks to a bright

UK-based Purition has announced that it is adding a chocolate hazelnut flavour to its range of nutrition blends. Launching at the beginning of April, the new variant joins Purition’s portfolio of wholefood nutrition products made from seeds and nuts, as well as whey or plant-based protein. The brand’s offerings can be stirred into yogurt, added to ‘healthy bakes’, or used to make shakes, smoothies and porridge. Purition founder, Edward Taylor, said: “Almost everyone loves chocolate and hazelnut, but it often comes at the expense of a high sugar load. We wanted to offer consumers a healthier way to enjoy this classic flavour combo.” Purition is available from retailers including Ocado, Morrisons and Holland & Barrett, as well as online via Amazon and the brand’s website.

Kellanova has expanded its Pop-Tarts portfolio with the launch of its first crunchy snack, named Crunchy frosted strawberry crunch and frosted brownie crunch – the new product is described as a "pop-in-your-mouth twist on Pop-Tarts" with a crunchy exterior, frosting and sprinkles. Heidi Ray, senior director of marketing at Pop-Tarts, said: "For over 60 years, Pop-Tarts fans have included Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers will be available nationwide this month with an SRP of $3.99 for a five-count

As part of the joint project, Kellogg is said to bring extensive experience of Climate Smart Agriculture officer, Amy Senter, said: “Responsibly sourcing our ingredients means making a difference from the very start