Wells Enterprises, the manufacturer of the Blue Bunny ice cream brand, will launch a new ice cream range named as Load’d Sundaes in eight different flavors across the US starting from April. Blue Bunny Load’d Sundaes is planned to be made available at major grocery and convenience stores. Packaged in 8.5-oz. cups, the Blue Bunny […]
Estonia-based Milrem Robotics has unveiled a new unmanned ground vehicle at Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) 2018 in Abu Dhabi, named as THeMIS, which has been designed to operate mainly in desert terrain and hot climates. Milrem Robotics said that THeMIS, which was previously exhibited at IDEX 2017, had remained in the UAE where […]
Drinks industry news : Rosa Foods, the manufacturer of Soylent has made a new deal to launch the ready-to-drink meal replacement shake brand in about 800 7-Eleven convenience stores across Chicago, Boston, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas and Denver. According to Rosa Foods, four Soylent meal replacement shake flavors in the form of Cacao, Cafe Coffiest, […]
Food industry news : Pepsico has launched a new chilled snack bar range under the Naked brand, named as Naked Fruit, Nut & Veggie Bars in the US. The new range for the first time extends Naked’s portfolio beyond premium juices and smoothies. Naked says that Naked Fruit, Nut & Veggie Bars contain premium ingredients […]
General Mills acquisition of Blue Buffalo Pet Products : US food company General Mills has agreed to acquire US pet food manufacturer Blue Buffalo Pet Products for about $8 billion to consolidate its position in the wholesome natural pet food category in the US. General Mills Acquisition of Blue Buffalo Pet Products According to the […]
Significant Acquisition in Pharma Industry: US pharmaceutical giant Merck has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Viralytics, an Australian biotech company, for AUD 502 million (approximately $394 million). This acquisition is set to significantly enhance Merck’s portfolio in the burgeoning field of immuno-oncology. Strategic Expansion of Immuno-Oncology Pipeline: Through this acquisition, Merck aims to expand […]
Meat industry news : The recent meat hygiene scandal in the UK seems to have taken its toll on Derby-based meat supplying business Russell Hume as it moved into administration, leaving the fate of 300 employees in the dark. Russell Hume is one of the two meat suppliers that had recently come under the scanner […]
Albertsons Rite Aid merger : US grocery retailer Albertsons Companies has struck a deal to acquire over 2,500 drug stores that Rite Aid did not sell to Walgreens Boots Alliance. According to the latest retail acquisition news, the merger of Albertsons Companies with the remaining Rite Aid drug stores is expected to create a food, […]
Natural Grocers Warrenton store opening : Specialty retail chain Natural Grocers is all set to bring organic and natural groceries in Warrenton, Oregon through a new store opening on 28 February. The new Natural Grocers Warrenton store, which has been built at 137 S. Highway 101, will be the tenth store of the US specialty […]
Cardax, a pioneering pharmaceutical company based in Hawaii, has announced a significant partnership with Hong Kong-based Health Elite Club (HECL) to distribute ZanthoSyn, its premier astaxanthin dietary supplement. The agreement covers key Asian markets including China, Macau, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and targets affluent and high-profile Chinese consumers through HECL’s exclusive, membership-based club. Strategic Distribution […]