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Cargill to invest $26m to upgrade cocoa plants in Germany American agribusiness company Cargill plans to invest nearly €20m ($26.52) in its newly acquired cocoa and chocolate plants in Berlin, Germany, in order to upgrade, strengthen and expand its cocoa and chocolate capabilities in the country. News
Stonyfield launches Greek yogurt for kids By FBR Staff Writer
Stonyfield, a leading producer of organic yogurt in the US, has launched YoKids Greek yogurt, the first Greek yogurt specially developed for kids. The new product is available in two flavors - Raspberry and Strawberry.
Agri & Animal Products > Dairy Products > News Jack in the Box launches Fish Sandwich Combo By FBR Staff Writer
American hamburger restaurant chain Jack in the Box has launched Fish Sandwich Combo, which features two lightly battered fillets of Alaskan Pollock, topped with lettuce and tartar sauce and served on a warm sesame seed bun.
Marketing & Regulatory > Retail > News Meat processing sector could reduce water use by 30% By FBR Staff Writer
Companies involved in the red meat processing sector could save about 300 litres of water per animal annually and make significant financial savings, according Businesses stream – a leading supplier of water and waste water services to businesses across Scotland.
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Arla starts work on £150m dairy in UK By FBR Staff Writer
Swedish-Danish cooperative Arla Foods has started work on the £150m fresh milk dairy plant in Aylesbury, UK, as a part of its plan to grow its fresh milk business.
Agri & Animal Products > Dairy Products > News HUL introduces new soup offering in India By FBR Staff Writer
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), India's leading fast-moving consumer goods company, has launched Cup-a-Soup, under its Knorr brand. The new product is a cheaper soup variant and is priced at INR12 ($0.24).
Condiments & Ingredients > Soups > News New Forest Ice Cream moves to new location By FBR Staff Writer
New Forest Ice Cream has moved its offices to Ampress Business Park in Lymington, UK. The new location will also feature its production facility.
Processed Foods > Sweets & Desserts > News

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Agri & Animal Products

Arla starts work on £150m dairy in UK
09 February 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Swedish-Danish cooperative Arla Foods has started work on the £150m fresh milk dairy plant in Aylesbury, UK, as a part of its plan to grow its fresh milk business.
Agri & Animal Products > Dairy Products > News
Stonyfield launches Greek yogurt for kids
09 February 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Stonyfield, a leading producer of organic yogurt in the US, has launched YoKids Greek yogurt, the first Greek yogurt specially developed for kids. The new product is available in two flavors - Raspberry and Strawberry.
Agri & Animal Products > Dairy Products > News
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Processed Foods

New Forest Ice Cream moves to new location
09 February 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
New Forest Ice Cream has moved its offices to Ampress Business Park in Lymington, UK. The new location will also feature its production facility.
Processed Foods > Sweets & Desserts > News
Cargill to invest $26m to upgrade cocoa plants in Germany
09 February 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
American agribusiness company Cargill plans to invest nearly €20m ($26.52) in its newly acquired cocoa and chocolate plants in Berlin, Germany, in order to upgrade, strengthen and expand its cocoa and chocolate capabilities in the country.
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Condiments & Ingredients

HUL introduces new soup offering in India
09 February 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), India's leading fast-moving consumer goods company, has launched Cup-a-Soup, under its Knorr brand. The new product is a cheaper soup variant and is priced at INR12 ($0.24).
Condiments & Ingredients > Soups > News
Ashland launches new cellulose gum products
08 February 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of American specialty chemicals company Ashland, has introduced two new cellulose gum products – Aquacel GSA and Aquacel GSH – to address the current guar shortage affecting the food and beverage industry.
Condiments & Ingredients > Ingredients > News
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Chilled & Deli Food

Nestle to relocate Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets brands
07 February 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Nestle USA has announced that its division, Nestle Prepared Foods Company, is relocating its Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets brand frozen sandwich and snacks business team from Englewood, Colorado to its headquarters location in Solon, Ohio.
Chilled & Deli Food > News
Ralcorp completes Post Foods cereal unit separation
07 February 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
US-based food manufacturer Ralcorp Holdings has completed the separation of Post Foods cereal unit through a tax-free spin-off to Ralcorp shareholders.
Processed Foods > Bakery & Cereals > News
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Special Foods

Synutra's infant formula clears government safety tests
16 January 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Synutra International, a leading infant formula company in China, has announced that government testing has confirmed that the company's infant formula products are safe and compliant with all government safety standards.
Special Foods > Baby Food > News
Nestlé and Danone submit bid for Pfizer's infant nutrition unit
13 January 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Nestlé and Danone have submitted bids for Pfizer's infant nutrition unit, which puts Europe's leading food companies in competition for the division.
Special Foods > Baby Food > News

Food Technology

Tesco to trial new food packaging material
09 February 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
UK-based supermarket chain Tesco is set to test a new packaging designed to keep fruit and vegetables fresh for longer period of time, in order to lower food waste.
Food Technology > Packaging > News
Lipman opens repackaging facility in Texas
08 February 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Lipman, a US-based tomato and vegetable producer, has opened its repackaging facility in Texas. The 50,000 ft² plant will enable the company to handle the growing vegetable trade with Mexico.
Food Technology > Packaging > News

Marketing & Regulatory

Jack in the Box launches Fish Sandwich Combo
09 February 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
American hamburger restaurant chain Jack in the Box has launched Fish Sandwich Combo, which features two lightly battered fillets of Alaskan Pollock, topped with lettuce and tartar sauce and served on a warm sesame seed bun.
Marketing & Regulatory > Retail > News
Baskin-Robbins introduces Nutty Cream Cheese Brownie
08 February 2012
US-based chain of ice cream specialty shops Baskin-Robbins plans to launch its new ice cream flavor - Nutty Cream Cheese Brownie for the month of November. The flavor has been created by Kelsey Lien, winner of the company's Online Flavor Creation Contest.
Marketing & Regulatory > Retail > News

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