India: Drums Food launches Epigamia Snack Pack
India-based dairy company Drums Food has launched Epigamia Snack Pack, a product which is described as an alternative to traditional snacks. The snack pack is a combination of savoury yoghurt with cereal, such that Jalapeno Greek yoghurt and Cream & Onion Greek yoghurt are paired with fibre rich barley puffs, while Mango and Strawberry Greek yoghurt varieties […]
USA: Star Snacks to invest $18 million in a new facility
Star Snack, a US-based manufacturer and distributor of branded nuts, trail mixes & fried fruit, has announced plans to invest over $18 million to build a new facility in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia. The 200,000-sq-ft peanut roasting and packaging plant will reportedly generate 115 new jobs in sourcing, roasting, and distributing peanuts for private label customers […]
UK: Nush launches cashew milk yoghurts
UK-based dairy free yoghurt maker Nush has launched what is said to be the first cashew milk yoghurt range in Europe. Described as being produced using up to 20% of pure cashew and vegan probiotic cultures, Nush Cashew Milk Yoghurt is also said to be rich in plant protein and follows the firm’s launch of […]
USA New Age Beverages acquires Coco-Libre
New Age Beverages, a Colorado-based company manufacturing functional drinks under brands including Aspen Pure, Marley and Bucha, has announced the acquisition of Maverick Brands and its flagship coconut water beverages line Coco-Libre. Promoted as “organic coconut water with a purpose”, Coco-Libre is available in plain and pineapple-flavoured varieties. The lineup also includes protein drinks and […]
USA: General Mills to invest in Purely Elizabeth
301 INC, the business development and venturing unit of US food firm General Mills, has invested $3 million in Purely Elizabeth, a maker of organic granola, ready-to-eat cereal and oatmeal, according to a report in Food Business News. Founded in 2009, Purely Elizabeth has a portfolio of “innovative and nutrient-rich ingredients” including granola bars, ancient […]
USA: Nutribolt acquires nutritional supplement maker Scivation
Nutribolt, a Texas-based maker of sports nutrition products and functional foods, has acquired Scivation, a manufacture and supplies nutritional supplements, where the terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “We are excited to be teaming up with Scivation to bring to market the most comprehensive, innovative and proven line of pre-workout and BCAA products,” commented Nutrabolt […]
UK: Reckitt Benckiser plans to sell food business
British consumer goods multinational, Reckitt Benckiser is considering the sale of its food division to help pay for the $16.6 billion acquisition of baby food maker Mead Johnson Nutrition, according to a report in Bloomberg. The food business, which includes French’s mustard and ketchup, had sales of £411 million ($515 million) last year, and could […]
USA: Danone to sell Stonyfield as part of White Wave deal
France-based dairy and drinks multinational Danone will sell off its organic yoghurt business Stonyfield to facilitate the $10.4 billion acquisition of organic food producer WhiteWave Foods, according to a report in FoodBev The move to sell Stonyfield came after US anti-trust authorities are believed to have raised concerns about Danone’s future share of the organic […]
USA: Shamrock Farms to expand facility in Virginia
Shamrock Farms, one of the largest family owned-and-operated dairies in the US, has announced the expansion of its production facility in Augusta County, Virginia. The expansion comes two years after the facility was first opened and will see production capacity more than double, the company said. Once the facility is finally completed by late 2018, […]
USA: Land O’Lakes acquires dairy producer Vermont Creamery
Land O’Lakes, a Minnesota-based farmer-owned food and agricultural cooperative, has announced the acquisition of Vermont Creamery, a producer of dairy products. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “As we experience unprecedented growth, we need a partner who can bring the resources and expertise necessary to help us realize our vision and the potential […]