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Kangaroo Brands Expands Operations at Milwaukee Headquarters

New production lines bring 50 new jobs to Milwaukee area
August 24, 2015
Kangaroo Brands, Inc., a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of specialty breads and frozen handheld sandwiches, recently finished an expansion that will create 50 new jobs over the next 12 months in the Milwaukee area.
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Arbor Investments to Acquire Hudson Baking

The baking company is a supplier to customers in the co-manufacturing, convenience store, grocery retail and foodservice channels
August 24, 2015
With a reputation for high-quality and innovative products and the ability to meet stringent product specifications, the company is a valued supplier to customers in the co-manufacturing, convenience store, grocery retail and foodservice channels. Hudson will continue to operate out of its facility in Hudson, Wisconsin.
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Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts to Expand Peanut Oil Production

Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts, is a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company
August 21, 2015
Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts, a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company, announced that it will invest to significantly expand the capacity of its peanut oil processing facility in Dawson, Georgia.
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Global Non-GMO Food and Beverage Market Reaches $550 Billion

U.S. sales achieve $200 billion, which accounts for 36% of the overall global non-GMO total
August 18, 2015
In a global food and beverage market with retail value in U.S. dollars of more than $5 trillion, non-GMO products accounted for $550 billion of that total in 2014, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts.
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CSM Bakery Solutions to Relocate to Georgia

Company with origins in the Netherlands, will relocate its global headquarters to Fulton County, Georgia
August 17, 2015
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that CSM Bakery Solutions, a company with origins in the Netherlands, will relocate its global headquarters to Fulton County, creating 120 jobs and investing more than $5.5 million into Sandy Springs.
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Flavor Fusion to Boost Confectionery Market

Technavio notes that growing popularity in flavor combinations will bolster U.S. market through 2019
August 17, 2015
Technavio has published a new report on the confectionery market in the US, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of almost 2% from 2015-2019.
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Boulder Brands to Explore Strategic Alternatives

New alternatives are set to enhance shareholder value
August 14, 2015
Boulder Brands, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a process to explore a range of strategic and financial alternatives to enhance shareholder value.
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Flowers Foods to Acquire Dave’s Killer Bread

Move recognizes growth in the organic bread category
August 13, 2015
Dave’s Killer Bread announced it has reached an agreement to be acquired by Flowers Foods, the nation’s second largest baking company. Pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be completed early this fall.
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KonaRed Hires Former POM Wonderful Executive

New president and CEO brings industry specific sales and managerial experience
August 13, 2015
KonaRed Corporation, a food and beverage company based on the exclusive and highly functional Hawaiian CoffeeBerry® coffee fruit from Kona, Hawaii, announced that it has hired Kyle Redfield as President and Chief Operating Officer. Redfield brings an extensive experience in growing revenue and profitability across the food, beverage, healthy snacks and dietary supplement industry.
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2015 PACK EXPO Las Vegas Marks 20 Years Since Inaugural Event

Upcoming 2015 event expected to be triple the size of the 1995 inaugural PACK EXPO Las Vegas
August 11, 2015
The 20th anniversary edition of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, which will be held September 28-30 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, projects to be the show’s largest one yet.
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