The expansion includes the retail debut of customer-favourite Mint Chocolate Chip whey protein Ascent Protein, one of the fastest-growing sports nutrition brands in the U.S., announced the launch of three new products at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide beginning this spring. The expansion includes the retail debut of customer-favourite Mint[Read More…]
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Australian apples gain market access to China
The newly secured access for apples builds on a series of recent positive trade outcomes for Australian horticulture, including improved access for table grapes to Japan and new market access for plums to Vietnam The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has welcomed the announcement of new market access for Australian[Read More…]
Hu expands product line with Dark Chocolate Bites
Hu’s Dark Chocolate Bites bring a new twist to indulgence with six individually wrapped Bites available in 2.75 oz pouches Hu, the chocolate brand known for its commitment to simple ingredients and indulgent taste, is expanding its product lineup with the launch of their individually wrapped Dark Chocolate Bites in three delicious[Read More…]
Fonterra to close canning and packaging facility in Hamilton
The site currently packs up to 4000 metric tonnes of powders per year, less than one per cent of the Co-op’s total product volume Fonterra has announced that it plans to close its canning and packaging facility in Hamilton at the end of July. The closure of the Canpac site,[Read More…]
Bakkavor Group to sell China operations to cut debt
The transaction is valued at ¥500 million, approximately £50 million Bakkavor Group PLC announced that it has agreed to sell its Chinese operations to a local buyer in a move aimed at improving profit margins and reducing debt. The London-based fresh prepared food producer—known for supplying salads, sandwiches, and other[Read More…]
ABARES opens public submissions for review of Australian chicken meat industry
ABARES will examine whether there is evidence of market failure within the supply chain The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has launched a public consultation process as part of its independent review of the Australian chicken meat industry. An Issues Paper has been released to[Read More…]
Rita’s introduces Cola Italian Ice inspired by viral drink craze
Cola meets cool with the launch of Rita’s new cola Italian Ice & Twisted Cola Blender Drink Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world, is shaking up its flavour lineup once again with a bold new twist on a classic sip: Cola Italian Ice.[Read More…]
Nestlé and ofi launch global agroforestry partnership
Nestlé and ofi are stepping up their efforts to create a more sustainable future for cocoa production Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients and solutions, are launching their largest-ever joint cocoa agroforestry partnership to reduce carbon emissions[Read More…]
Baldor Specialty Foods acquires premium meat company Golden Packing
This venture will enable Baldor to provide an increased selection of center-of-plate proteins to its 14,000+ customer base Baldor Speciality Foods announced that it has acquired premium meat company Golden Packing to enhance its meat offerings. Baldor, the leading premium food distributor in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region, will take over[Read More…]
Pitaya Foods launches regenerative & organic frozen fruit line
The new Regenified Frozen Fruit Line includes three varieties: Regenerative & Organic Strawberries, Regenerative & Organic Blueberries, and Regenerative & Organic Mangoes Pitaya Foods, one of the fastest-growing brands in the frozen category, unveils the first-ever Regenerative & Organic Frozen Fruit Line available exclusively at Whole Foods Market nationwide. In honor of Earth Day and as[Read More…]
