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Can Paper Replace Plastic? KIND Pushes for Industry-wide Shift With Paper Wrapper Pilot
KIND Snacks is working to jumpstart the scale-up efforts of paper-based packaging materials and show a potential for these materials to succeed in the mainstream marketplace by sharing a look inside its ongoing pilot test.
Seven Sundays Acquires Longtime Manufacturer
Better-for-you breakfast brand Seven Sundays revealed it has taken a step toward vertical integration with the acquisition of its longtime manufacturing partner Birch Packaging. The transaction closed in June, and financial details were not disclosed.
Loopini: Italian Entrepreneur Cooks Up Protein Pizza On A Spreadsheet
Loopini is gearing up to roll out to its first chain retailer and close its first round of funding after a year of building the business online and within NYC indie grocers.
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Everstone Group Acquires Stake in Omniactive Health For $35m
The $35 million deal is to strengthen OmniActive’s presence in the global nutraceutical space.
Fusion Jerky Debuts 1oz ‘On-The-Go’ Package
Beginning with their two most popular flavors, Grilled Island Teriyaki Pork and Original Hickory Beef, Fusion Jerky will be even more convenient for gym bags, office kitchens, and anyone on the move.
Parker Products Holds Groundbreaking for New Plant in Fort Worth
Parker Products, a leading provider of inclusions and other specialty ingredients for the baking, dairy, beverage, confectionery, and RTE and snack industries, is breaking ground on a new 90,000-square-foot facility today.
Cargill invests in food innovation centers to meet consumer demands now and in the future
Cargill demonstrated an intensified commitment to innovation in food, nutrition and food safety during the final two months of 2016.
Experts Weigh In on Mintel’s Packaging Predictions
Mintel isn’t just predicting upcoming trends in healthy food for 2017; it’s also inferring trends in how consumers want those items presented to them in the new year.
Umpqua Oats to Launch Insane Grains Super Premium Oatmeal Packets
Umpqua Oats Inc., the company that pioneered super premium “on-the-go” oatmeal in cups, will launch cartons of six packets for enjoyment at home.
Fibersol Formulators Work to Reduce Added Sugars
As food and beverage formulators work to meet both the pending regulatory changes regarding added sugars and consumers’ nutritional demands, Fibersol® soluble dietary fiber ingredients offer a solution to help formulators ‘redo’ sugar in their products.
New Superfoods for Energy, Hormone Balance, Stress Relief, and Immunity
Leading superfood manufacturer, Sunfood Superfoods, has launched three new products this week. Added to their extensive line of superfoods are Black Maca Powder, Gelatinized Maca Powder, and Matcha Green Tea Powder.
IRI Enhances Consumer and Shopper Segmentation Solution with Survey Sampling International
IRI®, the global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail, media and over-the-counter healthcare companies, announced Tuesday a new alliance with Survey Sampling International (SSI), the global leader in data solutions and technology for consumer and business-to-business survey research.
Kaiima and Horizon Ag Announce Their Collaboration to Develop New Rice Varieties
MOSHAV SHARONA, Israel and MEMPHIS, Tennessee— Kaiima Bio-Agritech Ltd., a genetics and breeding technology company, and Horizon Ag LLC, a leading technology provider for the U.S. rice industry, today announced their collaboration to develop new, high-performing rice varieties. The multi-year project, initiated in 2015, combines U.S. adapted germplasm sourced by Horizon Ag and Kaiima’s proprietary EP™… Read more »