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ConAgra Foods Completes Sale of Private Label Operations to TreeHouse Foods

Under the terms of the agreement, ConAgra Foods sold the vast majority of its private label operations, which are classified as discontinued operations

February 3, 2016

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced the completion of the sale of its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for proceeds of $2.7 billion in cash, excluding transaction-related expenses and subject to post-closing adjustments.

ConAgra Targets 100% Cage-Free Egg Supply by 2025

ConAgra’s Supplier Quality Program outlines specific expectations for appropriate animal care

February 2, 2016

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced that it will work toward a supply of 100% cage-free eggs in its U.S. operations by 2025.

ADM Purchases Harvest Innovations

Move enhances plant protein, gluten-free ingredient portfolio

February 2, 2016

Harvest Innovations uses expeller pressing to turn grains, legumes and oilseeds into minimally-processed, non-GMO, organic, gluten-free ingredients.

Brynwood Partners to Acquire Sunny Delight Beverages

Brynwood Partners VII L.P. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Sunny Delight Beverages Co. from J.W. Childs Associates

January 29, 2016

The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2016 and is subject to regulatory approval.

Renaissance BioScience Names New Personnel

Dr. Cormac O’Cleirigh joins Renaissance BioScience Corp. as Chief Business Development Officer

January 29, 2016

He will be based at the Renaissance head office in Vancouver, Canada.

Updated General Mills Cereal Recipes Now Available

Seventy-five percent of General Mills' iconic cereals are now free of artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources

January 29, 2016

The family favorites are now available in the cereal aisle at local retailers nationwide and highlight no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources on the front of each box.

Consumers Expect Better Restaurant Food Safety Monitoring

Consumer expectations change in wake of Chipotle E. coli development

January 28, 2016

In the U.S. food and beverage industry, it's all fun, games and shrewd capitalism until customers fall victim to a foodborne illness.

Inventure Foods Opens New Packaging Facility

New Pacific Northwest processing and packaging facility expands company’s frozen food manufacturing

January 28, 2016

Inventure has entered a long-term lease agreement for use of a 35,000-square-foot cold storage and production facility located at 500 Orchard Drive.

U.S. Dietary Guidelines Tell Consumers to Say ‘No’ to Sugar

The new dietary guidelines recommend that only 10% of daily calories come from added sugars

January 27, 2016

U.S. consumers have indicated that sugar is the number one item they try to avoid in their diet and are eating less sugary foods and beverages.

Wixon Names Kraszewski R&D Lab Manager, Industrial Ingredients

Kraszewski 's responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the Industrial Ingredients lab including product testing, matching seasonings and finished products

January 27, 2016

AnnMarie Kraszewski has been named R&D Lab Manager, Industrial Ingredients Division for Wixon, a manufacturer of seasonings, flavors, ingredients, and consumer products for the food and beverage industry.

General Mills Launches 79 Limited-Edition Summer Products

Circana Highlights 2025 CPG Pacesetters

Bush’s Beans Debuts Summer-Inspired Flavors

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