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Smucker's Uncrustables Removes High Fructose Corn Syrup

Smucker's Uncrustables updated its full sandwich line by replacing high fructose corn syrup with sugar
May 31, 2017
The reformulated Smucker's Uncrustables sandwiches have also been certified non-GMO and NSF Non-GMO True North™ by NSF International. NSF International provides third-party certification for non-GMO products.
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Conagra Brands,The J.M. Smucker Company Enter Agreement

Conagra Brands enters into definitive agreement with The J.M. Smucker Company to divest the Wesson® Oil Brand
May 30, 2017
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of any applicable regulatory approvals. The transaction is valued at approximately $285 million.
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Lavazza Acquires Kicking Horse Coffee

The Turin-based group accelerates growth in North America through the acquisition of 80% stake in the Canadian organic coffee company
May 26, 2017
With this transaction, Lavazza secures an 80% interest in the company, which was valued CAD 215 million. Elana Rosenfeld, who founded Kicking Horse Coffee in 1996, will retain a 20% equity stake and will continue as Chief Executive Officer.
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NCA Names Most Innovative New Products

Hershey recognized for Best in Show; Buddha Brands Company takes home first-ever Small Business Innovator award
May 25, 2017
The award winners – including those for Best in Show and the newly added Small Business Innovator – represent the most creative, innovative and fun products that the industry has to offer.
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Hydrox Goes Clean Label

LEAF sees this as a major shift among consumers looking for products with simple ingredients they and can feel good about giving to their families
May 25, 2017
Going clean label with Hydrox® which means no artificial colors or flavors, no trans-fats or high fructose corn sweeteners, and 100% non-GMO.
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NightFood Holdings Issues Update

Company delivers update regarding new flavors, additional snack formats, and $5,000,000 financing
May 25, 2017
During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, the company established a $5,000,000 Equity Purchase Agreement with Black Forest Capital, LLC
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Red’s Opens Manufacturing Facility

Red’s will manufacture burritos, bowls, enchiladas and taquitos in South Dakota
May 24, 2017
Red’s expects the new facility to create more than 40 new jobs in the Sioux City, SD, area.
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Harvest Hill Beverage Company Names New Leadership

New executive team appointed following merger of Sunny Delight Beverages Co. into Harvest Hill Beverage Company
May 23, 2017
Harvest Hill is now one of the nation's leading independent beverage companies with more than $800 million in gross sales.
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2017 Packaging Innovation Award Winners

DuPont acknowledges packaging industry’s commitment to sustainability, personalization and solving global challenges
May 22, 2017
This year’s Diamond Award, the highest honor, was awarded to the Fritz™ Water Vest, which allows people in developing countries to carry up to 20 pounds of water easily and safely.
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Energy, Sports Drinks Reach $25 Billion

Millennials, women, and parents are trading sodas for energy and sports drinks
May 22, 2017
Between 2011-2016, notable year-over-year gains were the result of consumers seeking beverages with functional properties along with novel and healthier-seeming alternatives to carbonated soft drinks.
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