18 October 2011
Japan to relax restrictions on US beef imports
Japan is planning to lift restrictions on US beef imports in order to address the country's low domestic cattle production following the nuclear disaster.
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18 October 2011
Jay Shree to expand sugar business in India
India-based Jay Shree Tea & Industries, part of the BK Birla group, is planning to expand its sugar business by acquiring sugar mills in Bihar, India, in a deal worth...
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17 October 2011
Lion Capital in talks to split Findus
UK private equity firm Lion Capital is in talks with two strategic bidders over the sale of the Nordic unit of Findus Group, a frozen food maker and owner of...
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17 October 2011
Xanthan gum improves quality of gluten-free cake, study reveals
The addition of xanthan gum may boost the quality of gluten-free cakes, resulting in improved bakery products for celiac patients, according to a new study published in the International Journal...
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17 October 2011
Ukraine reports increase in poultry exports
The total volume of poultry meat exports from Ukraine between January and August 2011 increased one and a half times to 35,100t, according to official figures by the Ministry of...
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17 October 2011
Tangerine acquires Highland Toffee and Wham brands
UK-based confectionery and popcorn company Tangerine Confectionery has acquired Highland Toffee and Wham brands from Millar McCowan, which entered into administration last month.
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16 October 2011
PepsiCo to form JV with German dairy company
US-headquartered food and beverage producer PepsiCo is set to form a joint venture with German dairy company Theo Muller Group in an effort to enter the fast-growing yoghurt market.
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16 October 2011
Phil’s Fresh Foods recalls misbranded fajita products
US-based Phil’s Fresh Foods is recalling 15,760lb of frozen chicken and steak fajita products due to misbranding, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
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16 October 2011
Uni-President to build food production complex in Taiwan
Taiwan-based food company Uni-President plans to invest NT$10bn (US$328.69m) to set up a food production complex in Hukou, Hsinchu county in northern Taiwan.
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16 October 2011
Cerebos makes cash offer to buy Comvita
Singapore-based food group Cerebos has made a cash offer of $57m to buy New Zealand honey products company Comvita in an effort to diversify and expand its businesses.