USA: Cacique to acquire El Sol Foods
Cacique, self-styled as the leading maker of authentic Mexican style cheeses, cremas, and chorizos in the US, has announced the acquisition of specialist salsa firm El Sol Foods for an undisclosed sum. El Sol Foods’ salsas are described as being “handcrafted with fresh produce” using a small batch, cold process for “homemade, authentic Mexican flavors”. […]
USA: Foster Farms to launch on-the go chicken snack
US chicken and turkey producer Foster Farms has announced the launch of a range of refrigerated chicken snacks under the Bold Bites brand name. Packaged in single pouches, the fully cooked chicken breast pieces are available in five varieties: Chile, Verde, Korean BBQ, Caribbean Jerk, Cajun and Parmesan Garlic. According to Foster Farms, Bold Bites […]
USA: Lancaster Colony to acquire Bantam Bagels for $34 million
T. Manzetti, a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Lancaster Colony, has acquired New York-based bakery firm Bantam Bagels for $34 million. Bantam Bagels is a producer and marketer of frozen mini stuffed bagels and mini stuffed pancakes for both retail and foodservice with an annual net sales of around $20 million. Lancaster Colony Corporation is a […]
USA: Kroger debuts Home Chef meal kits
US supermarket chain Kroger has announced that Home Chef meal kits are now being rolled out to more than 200 stores across the US Midwest. The announcement comes after Kroger acquired the Home Chef private meal kit company this summer. Robert Clark, senior vice president of merchandising at Kroger said: “We are excited to introduce Home […]
USA: Unilever to launch probiotic ice cream brand Culture Republick
Unilever is launching a new ice brand called Culture Republick, claimed to be the first premium ice cream in the USA containing probiotics. The line, which is offered in 1 pint (473ml) tubs, is claimed to contain three billion live active cultures, between 400 and 500 calories, 16-18g of protein, 11-12g of fibre and no […]
USA: Smithfield Foods to expand meat facility in Kentucky
Meat-processing company Smithfield Foods has announced an investment of $ 1.2 million to expand its meat production site in Grayson, KY, USA. The Grayson facility, which produces Smithfield brand sliced hams ,will increase production capacity by 20% to meet the growing necessities of the site, the company said. “In the last several years, our growth has allowed […]
USA: Glanbia to acquire SlimFast for $350 million
Irish global nutrition group Glanbia has signed an agreement to acquire Florida-based SlimFast, a leading weight management and health & wellness firm, for $350 million. The deal also includes SlimFast’s sister company HNS. The SlimFast portfolio includes ready-to-drink and ready-to-mix products as well as a new Advanced Nutrition range of meal replacement shakes and smoothies and registered $212 […]
USA: Sedano’s to introduce ‘robotic supermarket’
Miami-based Hispanic retailer Sodano’s has announced the launch of a so-called “robotic supermarket”, after partnering with e-grocery solution Takeoff Technologies. The launch of the “the world’s first robotic supermarket” will occur next month, and will reportedly use cutting-edge technology to allow customers to place orders on an online app and then have the order fulfilled by Takeoff’s automated […]
USA: Target to introduce private label brand Smartly
US retailer Target announced the launch of Smartly, a new lower-priced private label brand of personal and household care productsd, with most products retailing at less than $2. According to a Target press release , the line consists of more than 70 “budget-friendly, effective and well-designed” everyday products, such as hand soap, body lotion, household […]
Canada: Maple Leaf to acquire Viau Foods
Maple Leaf Foods, a Canadian manufacturer of meat products, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Viau Foods, a Canadian leader in premium cooked and dry-cured meats. The purchase was set for $215 million, including $30 million in Maple Leaf stock, to be financed through a combination of cash-on-hand and drawings. VIAU […]