USA: Diaz Foods acquires La Cena Fine Foods
Diaz Foods, one of the largest distributors of Hispanic foods in the USA, has acquired La Cena Fine Foods, the American / Cuban distributor of branded Caribbean / Hispanic food. Commenting on the acquisition, Diaz Foods’ president and CEO, Rene Diaz, said: “La Cena offers the perfect complement to brands we already carry. Introducing the […]
USA: Nutroganics to acquire assets of Wholesoy & Co
Nutroganics has announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire certain assets of the organic soy yoghurt producer Wholesoy & Co. Wholesoy is a leading soy yoghurt brand distributed nationally to natural foods retailers such as Whole Foods and specialty grocers such as Fairway Market. The company generates approximately $7 million in […]
US: Hershey acquires Allan Candy Company
Hershey has extended its manufacturing capacity in North America, as well as expanding its brand portfolio, through the acquisition of the Canadian confectionery firm Allan Candy. Allan Candy owns brands including Allan, Big Foot, Hot Lips and Laces and more than half of its current manufacturing capacity is used to make Hershey Sweets & Refreshment […]
USA: PepsiCo introduces dipping snack Tostitos Rolls!
PepsiCo has released Tostitos Rolls!, a new corn tortilla chip with a tube-like shape. With their tubular shape, Tostitos Rolls! are designed for dipping and dunking with a variety of dips or spreads and are promotes as being especially suited to social gatherings. The new product is especially recommended with Tostitos Queso Blanco dip, a […]
USA: Boulder Canyon launches Thanksgiving dinner themed crisps
Boulder Canyon, a manufacturer of kettle chips, canyon cut crisps and speciality snacks, has released a new line of limited edition crisps inspired by Thanksgiving dinner. The new line of flavoured kettle cooked potato chips is described as a “unique spin on the classic meal” and comes in a choice of four varieties, each “inspired […]
USA: Coca Cola to enter dairy market with the launch of new milk brand
The Coca Cola Company is planning a move into the dairy market with the launch of a new milk brand called “Fairlife”, according to a report in the Guardian. The new product, which is due to be launched in the US next month, is said to cost twice as much as regular milk and to […]
USA: Amcor unveils PET jar with metal closure
Amcor, a specialist in rigid plastic packaging for the food, beverage, spirits, home/personal care, and healthcare industries, has developed A-PEX63TM, a new system which introduces the use of metal lug closures to blow-and-trim 24oz hot-fill plastic jars. The “breakthrough technology”, which is claimed to be a first for the food packaging industry, was said to […]
USA: Hershey launches spreads based on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
The Hershey Company has launched a new chocolate spread based on its long-standing Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup brand. The traditional sweet, comprising a disc of milk chocolate filled with peanut butter, has inspired Hershey’s new spread which blends chocolate and peanut flavours. “Reese’s Spreads offer an authentic Reese’s experience to fans who are looking for […]
USA: Pinnacle Foods Inc. acquires Garden Protein International
Pinnacle Foods Inc. is to enter the plant protein market with the acquisition of the Canadian firm Gardein Protein International. Garden is a manufacturer of a broad range of frozen substitutes for traditional animal-based protein formats, such as chicken strips and tenders, ground beef and fish fillets. The acquisition, which includes a manufacturing facility in […]
USA: Reynolds America Inc to launch Revo ‘heating’ cigarettes
Reynolds America Inc is to launch new Revo “unconventional cigarettes” that heat tobacco rather than burning it, releasing tobacco-flavoured vapour instead of traditional smoke, according to a report from AP. Revo is described as a rebranded version of the previous Eclipse heat-not-burn product introduced in 1990s and uses a technology based on a carbon tip […]