Symrise AG has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire Diana Group, a manufacturer of natural functional ingredients for the food, pet food, nutraceuticals, aquaculture, and cosmetics industries, for €1.3 billion. … Continue Reading →
Rabobank has published a new report on the global wine industry, looking at issues of supply, demand, and pricing in key markets worldwide, particularly South Africa. IFT Daily News
Superior Grocers is partnering with Nestle USA’s El Mejor Nido (The Best Nest) platform on the “Set the Table” campaign for healthier, balanced meals and snacks for Hispanic families. read … Continue Reading →
Castle Harlan Inc., a New York-based private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Gold Star Foods Inc., a nutritional food distributor to K–12 schools in California, Arizona, and Nevada. … Continue Reading →
A study published in BMJ Open shows that a plant-based, low-carbohydrate diet may improve weight loss efforts and lower LDL cholesterol. IFT Daily News
Amid growing concern about the marketing of e-cigarettes to children and teens, lawmakers Monday released a congressional report urging for the regulation of the fast-growing industry. read more Supermarket News
Shares of Blackhawk Network Holdings Class B common stock are scheduled to start trading Tuesday following distribution by Safeway Monday of the Blackhawk shares it owned. read more Supermarket News
Millennials and their Boomer parents are driving sales in the specialty food market . read more Supermarket News
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert samples five new products this week: coconut-chocolate chip-almond crunch; mild (sweet) salsa; caramel Greek yogurt; chocolate pumpkin toddler cookies; and chipotle lime multigrain chips. read more … Continue Reading →
As part of Sobeys’ partnership with Jamie Oliver, the retailer plans to promote the chef’s Food Revolution Day with a potluck challenge. read more Supermarket News
