USA: Harry’s Fresh Foods opens facility in Tennessee
JGC Foods subsidiary Harry’s Fresh Foods, a US-based manufacturer of refrigerated and frozen soups, entrees, side dishes and desserts, has announced its intention to expand operations with the opening of a production facility in Nashville, TN. The new Nashville facility will produce branded and private-label products for club, retail and foodservice customers. The company said it would also […]
USA: Kraft Heinz launches new pasta sauce line
American food giant Kraft Heinz has launched a new “premium” line of pasta sauces called Riserva for the US market. The new Classico Riserva line, added to the Classico line of pasta sauces, is described as offering “simple, high-quality ingredients combine to give Riserva an exceptional taste and quality to elevate any dining experience”. “Vine-ripened […]
USA: Arla Foods and Dairy Farmers of America to open cheddar plant
Arla Foods, the Danish dairy cooperative, is to collaborate with its US counterpart Dairy Farmers of America to open a cheddar cheese plant in the USA, according to a report in Co-operative News. Located in Linwood, NY, the plant will source up to 70,000 tonnes of raw milk from eight DFA members situated locally. Arla […]
USA: AB-InBev acquires Devils Backbone
Leading global brewer AB InBev, has announced the addition of a new craft beer brand with the acquisition of Virginia-based Devils Backbone. Established in 2008, Devils Backbone has an established portfolio of products which includes brands like Vienna Lager, Eight Point IPA and Schwartz Bier. Through this acquisition they will join AB-InBev’s High End business, […]
USA: Healthy Beverage launches Steaz Cactus Water
US-based company Healthy Beverage has announced the launch of new line of functional Cactus Water drinks under the Steaz brand, according to reports in Beverage Industry and Beverage Daily. Steaz Cactus Water is described as a ready-to-drink organic beverage based on prickly pear, blended with green tea and natural flavours and lightly sweetened with stevia. […]
USA: Whole Foods Market expands in haircare
Whole Foods Market, the US retail chain specialized in natural and organic products, has an announced an expansion in the haircare sector with the launch of a line of “plant-based, salon-quality” shampoos, conditioners and styling products. Based around active ingredients such as pea, quinoa and baobab proteins, argan oil and shea butter, the lines features […]
Canada: Constellation Brands acquires The Prisoner Wine
US wine firm Constellation Brands has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire The Prisoner Wine Company from Huneeus Vintners. Constellation Brands described The Prisoner Wine as a fast-growing, super-luxury portfolio of five highly rated wine brands that had grown volumes at an annual rate of 30% over the last three years to […]
USA: SPI Group launches gluten-free Stolichnaya vodka
SPI Group, the company behind the Stolichnaya brand, is launching a gluten-free vodka for the US market in April, according to an article in The Drinks Business. Stolichnaya Gluten-Free Vodka is described as being made with 88% corn and 12% buckwheat that is triple distilled and filtered four times through quartz sand and birchwood charcoal, […]
USA: Chobani announces $100 million factory investment
Chobani, the Greek yoghurt specialist, has announced plans to incrementally invest $100 million to expand capacity at its plant in Twin Falls, ID, USA, as the company looks to diversify its product range into new areas. According to a report in Food Business News, the investment includes the purchase and conversion of three production lines, […]
USA: Mondelez International releases Good Thins snack brand
US-based confectionery and snack firm Mondelez International has unveiled the release of Good Thins, a new “wholesome” savoury snack brand promoted as being made “with real ingredients”. According to the firm, “the brand starts with real ingredients (like wheat, potato and rice), combines them with enticing flavors (like garlic, spinach and sweet potato) and bakes […]