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March 08, 2010
P&G Joins Industry Ingredient Recall by Voluntary Recalling Two Flavors of Pringles® in the US
The Procter &Gamble Company (NYSE:PG), in response to a recommendation from the Food &Drug Administration (FDA) to the food industry, announced today that it is voluntarily recalling Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger potato crisps and P...From the archive
March 07, 2010
HVP recall due to possible Salmonella contamination affects several potato products
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) is now taking its place beside peanuts, pistachios, and powdered milk as a food ingredient causing recalls of many, many individual products.Hydrolyzed vegetable protein is a common ingredient used most frequently as...From the archive
March 06, 2010
Frito-Lay plans $53 million expansion of its Topeka plant
For the third time in less than three years, Frito-Lay is expanding its plant in Topeka. The planned $53 million expansion was announced Friday through the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, which says the project will save 40 jobs that might have b...From the archive
March 05, 2010
SNAXPO 2010: Snack food is on a roll but under attack
After years of lackluster sales, potato chip sales jumped 22 percent and tortilla chips 18 percent since 2007, according to the market research firm Mintel International, which said the salty noshes defied the economic downturn. "People bought ...From the archive
March 04, 2010
United Biscuits targets football fans with special flavoured McCoy's crisps
McCoy’s will be introducing two football-themed limited edition flavours. Chicken Winger and Sausage Striker, which will be available from April in 50g handy packs at an MRRP of 55p and will offer retailers something new to offer their customers over...From the archive
March 04, 2010
Explosion at Better Made Snack Foods
Workers at the Better Made Snack Foods factory in Detroit have been sent home after an explosion in the oil heating process for potato chips shook parts of the building. Company Chief Executive Salvatore Cipriano says it appears pressure built up in...From the archive
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March 04, 2010
FSA suggests chip shops to cut thicker chips (fries)
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a project in 80 fish and chip shops across the country aimed at making their food healthier. Officials want fryers to increase the size and thickness of their chips because chunkier versions absorb less fat ...From the archive
March 02, 2010
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips, Sweet Maui Onion, May contain Salmonella bacteria
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips - Sweet Maui Onion, because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Hawaiian Kettle Style Po...From the archive
March 02, 2010
Tim's Cascade Snacks Recalls 'Sweet Maui Onion' Potato Chips and Onion Rings Because of Possible Health Risk
Out of regard and concern for our consumers, Tim's Cascade Snacks of Algona, Washington is recalling 'SWEET MAUI ONION ’ AND 'HAWAIIAN - SWEET MAUI ONION RINGS ' because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can...From the archive
March 01, 2010
Shearer's Foods Inc acquires Snack Alliance Inc
Shearer’s Foods, Inc., a leading producer and distributor of high quality branded, contract pack and private label seasoned snack foods, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Snack Alliance, Inc. and its Canadian affiliate.From the archive
February 26, 2010
Diamond Foods Shares Drop 10% on Acquisition-Related Worries
Shares of Diamond Foods Inc. (DMND) dropped 10% Friday, a day after the snack-nuts producer announced a major acquisition that will require it to sell stock and take on debt.Late Thursday, Diamond said it agreed to acquire Kettle Foods from Lion Capita...From the archive
February 25, 2010
Diamond Foods to Acquire Kettle Foods
Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMND), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kettle Foods, makers of premium potato chips, from Lion Capital LLP for $615 million in cash. Pursuant to the agreement, Diamond will acquire Kett...From the archive
February 23, 2010
Empresa de papas fritas se moderniza para conquistar China
La empresa Patatas Fritas San Nicasio elabora un nuevo concepto de snack sano que le ha permitido dirigirse al mercado internacional más exigente, como China, Japón o EEUU La Consejería de Innovación, Ciencia y Empresa ha ofrecido asesoramiento y apo...From the archive
February 23, 2010
Tyrrells Potato Chips enjoys crisp sales
Tyrrells Potato Chips served up a tasty 20pc rise in revenues last year to £15.5m on higher exports and growing sales to large retailers.However, despite the impressive sales growth during the recession, profits for the year ending March 31 2009 remain...From the archive
February 19, 2010
UK Baker Warburtons re-enters the bagged snack market with new range
Pubs will have the opportunity to stock a completely new range of bagged snacks next month when Warburton, the Bolton-based baker, launches two new products. The baker, which began making kettle chips three decades ago but quit the snack game five ye...From the archive
February 16, 2010
Soaring Phileas Fogg snacks get new pack design
United Biscuits UK today announces the launch of the Phileas Fogg marketing campaign for the first quarter of 2010. The campaign, which is worth £2m, will include new pack designs and a TV new advert that starts on 15th February. The new TV advert e...From the archive
February 16, 2010
ConAgra Foods Reaffirms Fiscal 2010 EPS Guidance and Long-Term EPS Growth Expectations
Today ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) will update the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) on the company's progress and outlook at the CAGNY annual conference in Boca Raton, Fla. ConAgra Foods CEO Gary Rodkin, Consumer Foods President André Haw...From the archive
February 13, 2010
Second round bids for Kettle Foods brings sale closer
The Telegraph reports a number of food groups are thought to have lodged bids for the whole group – which delivered sales of £150m in 2008 – or just the UK or US assets, which are each worth roughly half of the combined value.United Biscuits, which has...From the archive