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Novozymes Receives Award

The award recognizes Novozymes’ long standing commitment to halal compliance and providing halal-certified products
June 6, 2017
Novozymes awarded ‘Company of the Year’ by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America for its long-standing commitment to providing halal certified products for the manufacturing industry
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New Look for Roadkill

Fernhill Beverage will be coordinating delivery of the new look product with its distribution network
June 2, 2017
Fernhill Beverage, Inc. re-designed its private label version of the kid's drink Roadkill.
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Ferrero Acquires Fannie May

Ferrero to build on Fannie May's existing US manufacturing, distribution and retail business
June 2, 2017
Ferrero International S.A. completed the acquisition of Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc. and the Harry London chocolate brands from 1-800-FLOWERS.com, Inc.
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PepsiCo Signs Strategic Agreement With Alibaba Group

The agreement enables PepsiCo to enhance consumer experiences by tapping into Alibaba's big data capabilities and innovative marketing solutions
May 31, 2017
The collaboration enables PepsiCo to further enhance consumer experiences by leveraging Alibaba's data to introduce innovative marketing initiatives, customized products and integrated omnichannel solutions.
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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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