Pakistan: Unilever to invest $120 million in manufacturing facilities
Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced it is to invest $120 in Pakistan over two years as it seeks to unlock “the country’s high potential for long-term growth”. The Anglo-Dutch giant said the majority of the investment would be used to enhance manufacturing operations across Unilever’s four factories in Pakistan. “We have been a part of […]
Canada: Premium Brands announces four acquisitions
Premium Brands, a Canadian producer, marketer and distributor of branded food products, has announced the purchase of four businesses – Concord Premium Meats, The Meat Factory, Country Prime Meats and Frandon Seafood – as it expands its brand portfolio. The Meat Factory is an Ontario-based manufacturer of branded cooked protein products which owns Lou’s Barbeque, […]
UAE: Global Food Industries launches chicken products with kale and quinoa
Global Food Industries, the manufacturing arm of Albatha Consumer Group, has announced the launch of what is described as the “Middle East region’s first-ever healthy chicken burgers and nuggets”. The products fall under the brand The Healthy Farm and come as Chicken Quinoa & Kale Burgers and Super Chicken Quinoa & Kale Nuggets. They are […]
USA: 7-Eleven introduces bakery items targeting Hispanics
Multinational US based retail chain 7-Eleven has announced the launch a new line of bakery products for Hispanic consumers under the private label brand 7-Select. According to a company press release, the line is being rolled out after being test marketed for a number of months in Texas and Mexico. The line is comprised of […]
USA: Ajinomoto to acquire Circle Foods
Ajinmoto, the leading Japanese food producer, is to acquire the Circle Foods business from US meat company Tyson Foods, Just Food reports. “Tyson Foods has entered an agreement with Ajinomoto Windsor to sell our Circle Foods operations. We anticipate this transaction to be completed this spring, and are working with Ajinomoto Windsor on a transition […]
Oven chips turn away from potato
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th March 2018: This month’s Innovation Insight looks at the changing fortunes of the traditional white potato, as ‘healthier’ vegetable alternatives put down roots within the frozen chips category. Under the microscope is a product that introduces new vegetable options to the frozen ‘potato’ aisle: Aunt Bessie’s Rosemary […]
USA: Hershey initiates $60 million facility expansion
Hershey, the US chocolate firm, has broken ground on a $60 million project to expand a manufacturing facility in Hazle Township, PA, USA, according to a report in the Times Leader. The investment, which is set to add 111 new jobs at the site, will see the installation of a new Kit Kat production line […]
USA: PepsiCo launches new Tropicana lines
PepsiCo’s fruit juice subsidiary Tropicana has announced the launch of Tropicana Coco Blends and Tropicana Kids for the US market, as the company “continues to evolve to meet consumer demand”. Tropicana Kids is a line of organic fruit juice drinks “made with 45% real fruit juice and mixed with filtered water” that is sold in single-serve […]
France: Bonduelle to launch line of meat substitutes
French firm Bonduelle, a producer of canned and processed vegetables, has announced the launch of VeggissiMmm!, a range of fresh and frozen meat substitutes that are designed to turn vegetable ingredients into the centrepiece of a meal. Set for release in April, Bonduelle VeggissiMmm! will offer products including falafel with chickpeas carrot, courgettes and dates, […]
Brazil: Mondelez to close two facilities
Snacks and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced plans to close two factories in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to InfoMoney, the decision to cease operations at the two factories – one in Buaru and the other in Piracicaba – was taken in order to optimise the company’s production network and guarantee sustainable growth. The company will […]