US-based roaster of in-shell peanuts Hampton Farms is set to to establish a peanut butter production plant in Southampton County, Virginia with an investment of $5.5m.
Campbell Soup Company announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kelsen Group A/S, a producer of quality baked snacks, including the Kjeldsens and Royal Dansk brands, sold in 85 countries around the world.
Research undertaken by Campden BRI has shown that baking time in the bread making process can be reduced, delivering financial and environmental benefits.
DSM’s heart health ingredient OatWell oat beta-glucan has been named one of the most innovative products of the year at the prestigious Food Ingredients South America (FiSA) awards 2013.
Food Ingredients leader Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. and its subsidiary Mantrose UK Ltd. have announced that Tru Blu Beverages of Australia has adopted the Natural acidulant Reducit for the Ceda brand of Creaming Soda.
Omega-3 fish oil products producer Omega Protein on Wednesday reported a drop in revenue to USD 41.8 million (EUR 31.4 million) for the second quarter of 2013, compared to USD 47.5 million (EUR 35.7 million) in the 2Q of 2012.
Omega Protein, a US-based nutritional product company, plans to invest $20m to expand its specialty dairy protein production facility in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.
US-based investment firm Joshua Green has announced the acquisition of Harris Soup through its food-focused subsidiary, JGC Foods, for an undisclosed amount.
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has collaborated with Olenex C.V and New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL) to provide a wide range of fully traceable, segregated sustainable palm oil for the European market.
Island Abbey Foods, a Canadian producer of specialty food and natural health product, has launched Honibe Honey Delights candies and Honibe Pure Liquid Honey in Co-Op Atlantic stores.
Omega-3 fatty acids, contained in oily fish such as salmon and trout, selectively inhibit growth and induce cell death in early and late-stage oral and skin cancers.
According to Campden BRI, the recognition of the health benefits of oats by regulatory authorities in Europe and the USA has led to an increased use of this traditional crop.
