The Columbus-based warehouse will handle more than 16 million cases of product a year Coca-Cola Consolidated announced a $90 million investment in a new 400,000-square-foot distribution and warehouse facility, and two 15,000-square-foot buildings to house equipment repair services and fleet maintenance in Columbus, Ohio. The new 60-acre campus is part[Read More…]
North America
US and China agree to suspend tariffs in bid to reset trade ties
According to a joint statement, both sides will suspend 24 percentage points of the additional ad valorem tariff rates they had imposed on each other’s goods, initially for 90 days In a significant move aimed at easing tensions and revitalising bilateral ties, the United States and China have jointly announced[Read More…]
Huhtamaki’s US growth plans take shape with Zellwin Farms acquisition
Michael Hodges, Vice President of Sustainability and Communications at Huhtamaki North America Huhtamaki North America has recently taken a significant step to enhance its leadership in sustainable packaging by acquiring Zellwin Farms, a moulded fibre packaging manufacturer based in Florida. With the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives, especially in the[Read More…]
US FDA approves three food colours from natural sources
The food system has relied on synthetic, petroleum-based dyes that offer no nutritional value and pose unnecessary health risks The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it granted three new colour additive petitions that will expand the palette of available colours from natural sources for manufacturers to safely use in[Read More…]
Ascent Protein launches three new products
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…]
Vita Coco launches coconut juice line-up with Piña Colada flavour
The launch of Piña Colada Coconut Juice with pulp brings even more variety to the lineup Vita Coco, the leading coconut water brand in the U.S., introduces the newest flavour to its lineup of Coconut Juices: Piña Colada with pulp. Perfectly timed for the sunny season ahead, this flavour delivers[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…]
Lactalis and Nestlé collaborate to launch frozen yoghurt
The frozen yoghurt products are made with real fruit,100 per cent Canadian milk Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada collaborates with Nestlé Canada to launch into the frozen yoghurt category through a new licensing agreement. The collaboration features eight SKUS under Lactalis Canada’s iÖGO brand, including four bars (strawberry-cheesecake; raspberry-chocolate; cherry[Read More…]
Athenos and Tajín team up to bring feta cheese
The partnership between Athenos and Tajín proves that when two beloved brands join forces, the result can be extraordinary Athenos, the leading brand in feta cheese, and Tajín, the top-selling chile-lime seasoning, are thrilled to announce their game-changing collaboration: Athenos Tajín Feta Cheese. This innovative new product fuses the creamy, tangy[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…]
