china-infant-formula-maker-to-explore-expansion-opportunities

November 2, 2017 | China

China infant formula maker to explore expansion opportunities

New rules from Jan 1 will likely push out players selling regular products, leaving the market wide open for reputable brands that are mostly present only in big cities. China…
botanical-liaisons-and-naturpro-scientific-complete-independent-authentication-of-rhodiolife

November 1, 2017 | Nutraceuticals

Botanical Liaisons and NaturPro Scientific Complete Independent Authentication of RhodioLife

Ingredient verification program motivated by concerns raised by ABC Adulterants Bulletin on Rhodiola rosea. Botanical Liaisons and NaturPro Scientific have jointly completed a successful ingredient identity verification program for RhodioLife Rhodiola rosea L.—which is marketed…
curcumin-study-demonstrates-positive-results-for-gastrointestinal-barrier-maintenance

October 31, 2017 | Wellness

Curcumin Study Demonstrates Positive Results for Gastrointestinal Barrier Maintenance

The study was the first to examine Meriva’s potential on system-level physiology responses during exertional heat stress. A new, double-blind, placebo-controlled, human study revealed that short-term dietary supplementation with curcumin…
hearthside-foods-to-acquire-standard-functional-foods-group-in-us

October 31, 2017 | Company News

Hearthside Foods to acquire Standard Functional Foods Group in US

Financial details of the deal have not been divulged by both companies and the transaction is expected to be completed following regulatory approval and customary closing conditions US-based contract manufacturer…
toyota-to-license-its-dna-analysis-technology-for-breeding

October 31, 2017 | Company News

Toyota to license its DNA analysis technology for breeding

It is expected that GRAS-Di can be applied to general selective breeding, not only in agriculture, but for wide-ranging development in areas including the livestock, forestry, and fishery industries. Toyota…
new-high-pressure-processing-technology-adopted-by-the-soup-spoon

October 30, 2017 | Wellness

New High-Pressure Processing Technology Adopted by The Soup Spoon

The Soup Spoon also opened its high-pressure processing facility for food and beverage industry practitioners in January, said to be the first in Singapore. Singapore- The firm adopted high-pressure processing…
orkla-food-to-take-over-norwegian-arne-b-corneliussen

October 30, 2017 | Ingredients

Orkla Food to take over Norwegian Arne B Corneliussen

Last year, Arne B Corneliussen reported a turnover of Nkr188m ($23.2m) Orkla Food Ingredients has entered an agreement to acquire Norwegian food ingredients manufacturer and supplier Arne B Corneliussen from…
hersheys-profit-tops-estimates-on-kit-kat-sales-lower-costs

October 27, 2017 | Company News

Hershey’s profit tops estimates on Kit Kat sales, lower costs

Hershey’s profit was also boosted by declining cocoa prices, a cost-cutting plan it began implementing last year and layoffs announced earlier this year. Hershey Co.’s profit and revenue topped analysts’…
conagra-brands-acquires-angies-artisan-treats-for-250m

October 27, 2017 | Company News

Conagra Brands acquires Angie’s Artisan Treats for $250m

Originally signed last month, the deal was subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals Conagra Brands has concluded an acquisition of snack company Angie’s Artisan Treats for $250m from TPG…
utz-quality-foods-acquires-boulder-canyon-owner-inventure-foods

October 27, 2017 | Company News

Utz Quality Foods acquires Boulder Canyon owner Inventure Foods

Boulder Canyon makes a variety of bagged snacks including potato chips and popcorn, as well as a range of microwaveable ‘riced’ vegetable accompaniments such as riced cauliflower, riced carrot and…