Published: Feb 27, 2013

US snack firm Snyder’s-Lance said it will close a Canadian facility to cut costs and consolidate production.

Published: Feb 26, 2013

UK-based pasta producer Ugo Foods has launched two new chilled pasta products under its Dell’Ugo range at Waitrose stores.

Published: Feb 26, 2013

US-based Vie De France Yamazaki plans to shut down its frozen bread manufacturing facility in Bensenville, Illinois, as part of its efforts to consolidate production and control costs.

Published: Feb 26, 2013 By: Oliver Nieburg+

Confectioners’ innovative products are being ruined by unimaginative pack styles, according to a packaging expert at Datamonitor.

Published: Feb 26, 2013 By: Mark Astley

Danone has increased its stake in Moroccan dairy processor Centrale Laitière to 67% - a deal it has pinpointed as a “key step” for the company in North Africa.

Published: Feb 26, 2013 By: Rupert Neate

Coca-Cola is taking full control of Innocent smoothies in a deal that will make millions of pounds for the company's founders.

Published: Feb 26, 2013

It has been submitted to the Gulfood panel of judges in the Best New Baked Or Confectionery Product category and is one of the shortlisted nominees.

Published: Feb 26, 2013

UK chocolate retailer Thorntons has announced revenues up 2.9% and profit after tax up by 49.3% for the half year ended 12th January 2013.

Published: Feb 26, 2013

Ending what turned into a contentious transaction, Flowers Foods, Inc. has completed its acquisition of licenses to the Sara Lee and Earthgrains brands in California from Bimbo Bakeries USA.

Published: Feb 25, 2013

Consumers with less than three hours of leisure time a day, dominate the ice cream market in France by holding over 67% share, according to a report by Canadean Food.

Published: Feb 25, 2013

Frito-Lay North America has introduced new Grilled Red Pepper and Tomato Salsa flavored tortilla chips under the Tostitos Artisan Recipes line.

Published: Feb 25, 2013

As companies struggle to grow cereal sales in the U.S., Kellogg and General Mills are preparing to roll out breakfast drinks.

Published: Feb 25, 2013

Swiss bakery company Aryzta has acquired German bakery Klemme for €280m in a move described by Aryzta as a strategic acquisition.

Published: Feb 25, 2013 By: Monica Watrous

Strategic innovation and global expansion drive The Hershey Co.’s plan to become a $10 billion company by 2017.

Published: Feb 25, 2013 By: Josh Sosland

In an effort to consolidate production and control costs, Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc. on Feb. 22 announced plans to cease production at its frozen bread plant located in Bensenville, Ill., outside of Chicago.

Published: Feb 25, 2013

Foodservice introductions include a probiotic soft-serve dessert, gourmet brownies and a sweet and salty take on desserts.

Published: Feb 25, 2013 By: Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat

Healthy bread is becoming more popular with 30 percent increase in demand in whole wheat bread alone in the past three years.

Published: Feb 22, 2013 By: Eric Schroeder

The Pepperidge Farm business of Campbell Soup Co. “continues to flourish” and is “on the go,” said Denise Morrison, president and chief executive officer of Campbell Soup.

Published: Feb 22, 2013

Earnings at Hormel Foods Corp. were nearly flat during the third quarter, lifted by higher sales but limited as strong results in its dry grocery businesses were offset by weakness in the Jennie-O Turkey Store segment.

Published: Feb 22, 2013 By: Eric Schroeder

Although Pringles has been more of a bolt-on acquisition in the United States, it is accelerating Kellogg Co.’s growth in international markets