Grupo Bimbo has completed the integration of East Balt Bakeries, opening a new division that will boost the Mexican bakery giant’s global growth strategy in ‘high-potential’ markets and sectors.
A judge for the US district court of Utah awarded Bimbo Bakeries $2.1m in damages after it ruled that United States Bakery (USB) had committed trade secret misappropriation and false advertising.
Potato chip producer Burts Chips has added 20% capacity at its Roborough factory by installing a high-speed potato frying line and adding 12 more jobs.
Nestlé has brought its Australian cereal and snack bar brand, Uncle Tobys, to China through one of the country’s biggest e-commerce platforms, VIP.com.
Puratos was forced to cancel its event in Napa Valley, California, due to the deadly Atlas Fire that has destroyed at least 3,500 homes and businesses in the region.
Basmati rice manufacturer LT Foods will launch premium rice-based snacks through a joint venture with Kameda Seika of Japan, under the brand name Kari Kari.
Conagra’s CEO and president, Sean Connolly, said the company started well in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and will continue its intensified acquisition strategy to acquire both small premium brands and large companies.
UK frozen food distributor Central Foods has introduced a range of pumpkin and beetroot sourdough rolls and wraps created with a unique selling point to capitalize on the growing demand for vegan and vegetarian options.
