Universal Pasteurization acquires GL Foods
Universal Pasteurization Company, which delivers outsourced High Pressure Processing (HPP) services has announced its wholly owned subsidiary, UPC Texas has acquired Global Leading Foods (GL Foods).
Archives for February 7, 2014
Real Good Food Company appoints former sugar boss
The Real Good Food Company (RGFC) has appointed former British Sugar boss Gino De Jaegher as its new chief operating officer, effective immediately.
Is salt linked to obesity? Study links adolescent salt intake to obesity and inflammation
High intakes of salt throughout adolescence may be associated with levels of obesity and inflammation, regardless of calories consumed, say researchers.
Hain Celestial predicts ‘pricing actions across the industry based on the California drought’ - especially for almonds
Natural and organic products giant Hain Celestial says it expects to “see pricing actions across the industry based on the California drought”.
ITW signs $3.2bn deal with The Carlyle Group
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) has signed an agreement to sell its Industrial Packaging Segment to The Carlyle Group for $3.2bn.
Kellogg cereal woes: Q4 net sales dip amid full year profits
The Kellogg Company has reported lower-than-expected fourth quarter sales due to continued weakness in cereal but its president and CEO says the company can still win at the breakfast occasion.
CHEWING THE FAT: TALKING REFORMULATION WITH LEATHERHEAD, PART II
Ingredients manipulation is the future for healthy bakery, says Leatherhead
Restructuring or repositioning ingredients is the future of salt, fat and sugar reduction in bakery, but these methods are being held back by a fear of the unknown, says Leatherhead’s formulation expert.
Unclear labeling is a recycling headache
How2Recycle, a program that wants standardized recycling labels on most US consumer goods by 2016, has welcomed supermarket chain Wegmans Food Markets to its scheme.
Kolak Snack Foods deal boosts market presence
Kolak Snack Foods has snapped up Berkshire Foods and NC Snacks for an undisclosed sum as it continues its relentless drive to boost sales.