17 August 2014
Tyson Foods faces export ban in China
American food company Tyson Foods is exploring new export markets for its pork products after a recent delivery to China triggered an export ban.
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14 August 2014
USDA introduces new system for improved safety of ground beef
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new system for the improved safety of ground beef.
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14 August 2014
Chiquita Brands rejects Cutrale-Safra proposal
Chiquita Brands has rejected an unsolicited offer proposed by the Cutrale Group and the Safra Group, deeming it inadequate and not in the best interests of Chiquita shareholders.
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13 August 2014
Golden State Foods acquires Snap Fresh Foods
US-based Golden State Foods has acquired Snap Fresh Foods, a New Zealand-based provider of salad greens, vegetable mixes, baby-peeled carrots, fresh sprouts, dressings and condiments.
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13 August 2014
Perdue Farms recalls chicken nuggets over possible presence of plastic pieces
Perdue Farms, a poultry farm in Gainesville, Georgia, has recalled approximately 15,306 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken nugget product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials.
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12 August 2014
ArNoCo begins whey and lactose production in Germany
ArNoCo, a joint venture between Arla Foods Ingredients and Deutsches Milchkontor (DMK), has commenced production of whey and lactose at its new facility in Germany.
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12 August 2014
Hormel Foods expands range by acquiring CytoSport for $450m
US-based consumer branded food and meat products firm Hormel Foods has completed its acquisition of milk products maker CytoSport Holdings.
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11 August 2014
Agropur completes acquisition of Davisco Foods
Canadian dairy cooperative Agropur Cooperative has completed the acquisition of Davisco Foods International for an undisclosed sum.
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11 August 2014
Two Brazilian companies bid for banana brand Chiquita
Brazil-based juice maker Cutrale Group and investment firm Safra Group have bid £363m ($610.5m) for banana brand Chiquita in a cash offer valued at $13 a share.
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10 August 2014
Indian state Odisha to build two new dairy facilities
The Indian state of Odisha is set to construct two new dairy facilities, in order to increase milk production capacity in the region.