California-based financial holding firm Versant International has completed the acquisition of Mamma's Best, an organic natural foods company based in Irvine, California.
Progresso, a subsidiary of US food company General Mills, has developed Recipe Starters, a new line of cooking sauces which can be used to create home-cooked meals.
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) – the UK’s competition watchdog, has started an investigation into the proposed sale of Premier Foods’ vinegar and sour pickles business to Japanese food firm Mizkan.
Living upto its tagline (Pizzas and Much More), Pizza Hut has launched Pasta Masti, a range of eleven pastas (including lasagne, baked and sauteed pastas) whose prices start at Rs 109.
The overall consumption of syrups & spreads in Russia has been found to be driven more by indulgence factor, according to a new analysis by UK-based research firm Canadean - Food.
Sweet spreads have outshone the other segments in Indian syrups & spreads market during 2011, according to a new analysis by UK-based research firm Canadean – Food.
Wholly Guacamole, a brand of guacamole owned by Fresherized Foods, has partnered with Sonic, a US-based drive-in restaurant chain, to introduce the Wholly Guacamole Dog.
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) anticipates a lower than expected global cocoa shortage in the 2011/12 season due to ideal weather conditions and higher grinds in some cocoa producing countries.
SensoryEffects Flavor Systems has acquired the assets of Flavors From Florida, Inc., a supplier of flavor systems to dairy and beverage manufacturers in the United States, Central America and the Caribbean.
AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) has acquired Crown-Foods A/S, a Morkov, Denmark-based maker of sauces and dressings for food service customers. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
US packaged foods company ConAgra has switched back to using high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in its Hunt’s ketchup, less than two years after it replaced HCFS with sugar, stating that the initiative did not boost consumer demand.
Denise Morrison, president and chief executive officer of Campbell Soup Co., said the Camden, N.J.-based company is “working very hard to lay the groundwork for a different and exciting future for Campbell.”
American food company HJ Heinz reported a 22% decline in net earnings in the fourth quarter ended 29 April 2012 to $175.3m, compared to $223.9m in 2011 due to one-time costs related to productivity initiatives as well as lower margins.
Stubb's Legendary Kitchen is expanding its product line throughout the year 2012 to include a new sweet and spicy sauce flavor, new injectable marinades and a reformulated premium spice rub line.
