Changes in prices of dairy products were modest in the week ending July 27, compared to the previous week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its July 31 National Dairy Products Sales Report.
Investcorp has agreed to acquire Tyrrells Potato Crisps, a U.K.-based maker of crisps, popcorn and other snacks from Langholm Capital for £100 million ($151.8 million).
Net income of J&J Snack Foods Corp. in the third quarter ended June 29 totaled $21,172,000, equal to $1.13 per share on the common stock, up 13% from $18,672,000.
US-based Boulder Canyon Natural Foods has launched Baked Sweet Potato Fries - a natural snack that mirrors the shape, taste and texture of French fries.
Operating income at Weston Foods in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 ended June 15 increased sharply to C$64 million ($62.4 million) from C$12 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2012.
US chocolate manufacturer Hershey has reported that its net earnings for the second quarter of 2013 increased by 17.6% to $159.5m, compared with $135.6m for the same quarter in 2012.
