USA: Mars to invest in Greenville plant
Food giant Mars Inc has announced plans to invest $31 million in operations and new R&D facilities at its plant in Greenville, MS, USA, Food Business News reports. The facility manufactures products for brands such as Uncle Ben’s, Seeds of Change and Abu Siouf, the latter being a range exported to the Middle East. Apu […]
Canada: High Liner Foods acquires Atlantic Trading LLC
Higher Liner Incorporated, a North America frozen seafood company has acquired salmon importer Atlantic Trading LLC. Atlantic Trading is one of the largest importers of frozen Atlantic salmon, sourcing its fillets and portions from Chile and Norway and selling them in frozen raw (unprocessed) and value-added formats. Atlantic Trading is also a large importer of […]
USA: Kraft Foods to launch Philadelphia and Oscar Mayer cobranded cream cheese
Kraft Foods is to launch a new version of its Philadelphia cream cheese, cobranded with Oscar Mayer, that contains bits of bacon. The new product is due to come on the market after 18 months of development, during which time the company has focused efforts on balancing the flavour of bacon with that of cream […]
USA: Groupe Bel opens South Dakota facility
A new facility dedicated to the production of Groupe Bel cheese products has been officially inaugurated in Brookings, SD, USA. Groupe Bel said the new facility, which is its 28th production site worldwide, was a response to growing demand for Mini Babybel cheese in the American market. In 2013, US sales of Mini Babybel rose […]
USA: Ocean Spray launches Pact functional water
Ocean Spray has revealed the launch of Ocean Spray Pact, a new product made with cranberry extract and purified water. According to Ocean Spray, Pact contains PACs (proanthocyanidins) extracted from cranberries which are said to help the body to “cleanse and purify better than water alone”. “Consumers are looking to hydrate in a more meaningful […]
USA: PepsiCo reports Q3 sales increase
PepsiCo, the beverage & snacks company, has reported its Q3 results, posting an increase of 3.1% in organic revenues with beverages and snacks increasing by 1%. Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi said: “We delivered good third quarter results in the face of an ongoing challenged macroeconomic environment driven by increasing volatility in the emerging markets […]
USA: Suntory releases Jim Beam Kentucky Fire
Suntory has added to the line of Jim Beam flavoured bourbon whiskey with the launch of the spicy Jim Beam Fire. According to Suntory, Jim Beam Kentucky Fire features the flavor of red hot cinnamon liqueur to deliver a fiery kick and a smooth finish that makes for a perfect shot. “We’ve led the category […]
USA: Flavors Holdings Inc. acquires Merisant
Flavors Holdings Inc. (Flavors) has announced the acquisition of Merisant Company, a manufacturer and marketer of tabletop sweeteners. Flavors is a holding company that is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc. and the parent entity of Mafco Worldwide Corporation, a manufacturer of licorice extract and related derivatives. “We are very excited […]
USA: Sunny Delight Beverages to launch Sparkling Fruit2O Lime Twists
Sunny Delight Beverages (SDCB) has revealed Sparkling Fruit2O Lime Twist, its latest fruit-flavored sparkling water drink range featuring a hint of lime. The launch comes as a result of research which the company says shows that many consumers already add lime to their favourite drinks. “Our line of Sparkling Fruit2O Lime Twists provides a completely […]
USA: Diageo adds new Chocolate Cherry flavour to Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur range
Diageo, the world’s leading alcoholic drinks producer, has expanded its Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur portfolio by adding a new fruit-flavoured version – Chocolate Cherry. The new liqueur is described as a modern update on the classic Irish Cream that blends the flavours of luscious chocolate and seductive dark cherries for a unique Baileys taste experience. Stephanie […]