Bunge North America takes controlling stake in corn flour supplier Grupo Minsa
Ingredients supplier Bunge North America is to take a controlling stake in Mexican corn flour producer Grupo Minsa.
Archives for August 31, 2016
General Mills names new heads of US Retail and Europe-Australia divisions
General Mills has named the new head of its US Retail arm, which is the largest operational segment of the FMCG giant and includes its cereals, snacking and bakery divisions.
Sugar taxes: A case of pop policy and comic consultation
The UK's sugar tax was little more than populist light relief to brighten a speech full of economic doom and gloom. But what's worse, argues Professor Jack Winkler, is that the government's 'pseudo-consultation' about the tax is now evading every...
Snyder's-Lance takes full ownership of UK popcorn business Metcalfe's Skinny
Snyder's-Lance has acquired the remaining shares in UK popcorn business Metcalfe's Skinny Limited – just months after taking a minority stake.
ÅR Packaging to hold renewable packaging factory tour as it enters ‘next stage of development’
Cereal and confectionery packaging manufacturer ÅR Packaging says its recently announced acquisition by CVC Capital Partners will move the business into the 'next stage of its development'.
4505 Chicharrones aiming to replicate resurgence of beef jerky with new flavors
Artisan pork rind brand 4505 Chicharrones is this month rolling out two new flavors and new packaging in stores across the US in response to the growing on-the-go protein snack trend.
North American donut bites and coffee chain Tim Hortons expands into UK
Canadian and US restaurant chain Tim Hortons – known for its Timbits donut bites – is extending into the UK market.