daRosario Organics has invested in the special equipment needed to provide these products in single-serve portions. daRosario Organics, the nation’s only producer of 100 per cent USDA certified organic truffle products, will debut a new line of single-serve packaging in early 2018, the first in market for wholesale and retail[Read More…]
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GeoNutrition to address nutrient deficiency in Sub Saharan Africa
It is one of the most ambitious programs to provide lasting improvements in nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa. Rothamsted Research is contributing soil and crop expertise to the program, known as GeoNutrition, which has received a grant of £4.4 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to cover 43 months’[Read More…]
Sacla launches new product for vegans
Sacla is aiming to capitalise on the growing free from category, which is worth £806 million in the UK. Sacla is expanding its UK portfolio with the launch of free from mayonnaise which is suitable for vegans. The new mayonnaise is said to have an unbeatable thick, creamy and indulgent[Read More…]
Co-op Food announces expansion plans
The plan is to open more than 20 new stores in London, up to 18 in Scotland, 10 in Wales and others in towns and cities including York, Plymouth and Bristol. Co-op Food plans to open 100 new food stores across the UK this year, creating an estimated 1,600 jobs. The[Read More…]
Conagra to acquire Sandwich Maker
The acquisition would represent the latest move by Chicago-based Conagra to overhaul its portfolio to be more modern and relevant to today’s consumers. Conagra Brands has plans to acquire Sandwich Bros. of Wisconsin, a Milwaukee-based maker of frozen flatbread sandwiches. The acquisition would represent the latest move by Chicago-based Conagra[Read More…]
Royal DSM to expand probiotics portfolio
The company sees further growth potential in gut health ingredients beyond the established indications for digestive health and immune health. Global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, Royal DSM has acquired BioCare Copenhagen A/S, based in Copenhagen (Denmark). With the acquisition, DSM expands its offering in gut health[Read More…]
Cooke buys out Omega Protein
Cooke has acquired all outstanding shares of Omega Protein for $22 per share in cash. Cooke Inc. has completed the acquisition of Omega Protein Corporation, a nutritional product company and a leading integrated provider of specialty oils and specialty protein products. As per the transaction, Cooke has acquired all outstanding shares of[Read More…]
Nestle sells out its tea brands
The deal, which was for an undisclosed sum, is expected to be completed by the end of the year. For reshaping its business to focus on new consumer trends and healthcare, world’s biggest food maker Nestle has sold its two tea brands. Private equity firm Fireman Capital Partners has linked up with[Read More…]
Teall Investments fuelling Sunshine Beverages
In June, Teall acquired a majority stake in Sunshine Beverages, with Teall partner Lizzie Ward joining the company as president. When Sunshine Beverages began as a side project in 2014 at North Carolina ad agency The Variable, their team of pro marketers had little idea how to actually build an[Read More…]
Firmenich acquires South African flavours company
Firmenich will accelerate business growth in South Africa by gaining direct access to new customers. Swiss company Firmenich has acquired Flavourome, an established privately-held flavors company in South Africa that has been successfully serving the local market since 1998. With this acquisition, Firmenich will accelerate business growth in this strategic region by gaining[Read More…]