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Unilever Acquires Italian Gelato Maker GROM

The Grom acquisition will strengthen Unilever’s ice cream portfolio and help to further capitalize on the growth of the premium gelato market.

Unilever has acquired the premium Italian gelato business, GROM.

U.S. And Pacific Rim Nations Agree On Transpacific Partnership

The Trans-Pacific Partnership still faces months of debate in Congress and will inject a new flash point into both parties’ presidential contests.

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ConAgra Foods Inc. Seeks To Streamline Its Supply Chain

CEO Sean Connolly said former Campbell Soup Co. executive David Biegger will lead a “deep dive” search for ways to increase efficiency in the manufacturing, procurement, transportation, warehousing and other functions for its retail brands.

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Nestle Explores Joint Ice Cream Venture For Europe And Africa

The proposed joint venture will combine Nestlé’s strong and successful brands and experience in ‘out-of-home’ distribution with R&R’s competitive manufacturing model and significant presence in retail.

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US Poultry Body Seeks Alternative Killing Methods

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UPS Tries To Thwart FedEx Acquisition Of TNT Express

United Parcel Service Inc.’s tie up with TNT Express NV was blocked by the European Union two years ago. Now, the world’s biggest package delivery company wants the EU to frustrate FedEx Corp.’s bid to run off with the Dutch rival it once courted.

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ALDI Removes Artificial Colors, PHOs And MSG From Private Label Food

With 90 percent of ALDI products being sold under private labels, ALDI is able to ensure that customers have a wide selection of options free of these ingredients and available at the low prices they are known for.

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AGRO Merchants Acquires Nordic Logistics and Warehousing LLC

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The deal will add a total of 12 facilities, 70 million cubic feet of refrigerated and frozen space, and 218,000 pallet positions to the AGRO network – making it the fifth largest global third party temperature-controlled provider.

Consumers Sue Welch’s Fruit Snacks Over Real Fruit Claim

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit allege that sweeteners comprise the two of the top three ingredients and that the fruit snacks themselves are 40 percent sugar in total.

Welch’s Fruit Snacks is getting slapped with a class-action lawsuit because the labeling might confuse the consumer into thinking the gelatin snack contains real fruit.

Whole Foods To Stop Using Food Made By Prison Inmates

The grocery chain announced the change after customers complained, saying that they were uncomfortable with the fact that products were being made with inmate labor.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Imports Bring Port Of New York And New Jersey Busiest August Ever

Nearly 330,000 containers passed through terminals overseen by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a 7.9 percent gain from a year earlier.

During the year, the port handled 6,371,720 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) (or 3,664,013 cargo containers), an increase of 10.4 percent over 2014 when the previous annual record was established.

Mars Inc. To Acquire Mexican Candy Maker Grupo Turin

Mars believes this acquisition, combined with the capabilities of its local team, will uniquely position the business unit in Mexico to take advantage of the projected growth of the Mexican chocolate category over the next decade.

Mars Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Grupo Turin, the manufacturer of chocolates in Mexico since 1928 and owner of brands such as Conejos and Turin.

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