Marfrig Group (Bovespa: MRFG3), one of the largest producers of beef and beef by-products in Latin America, announced today that it has acquired the Pemmican beef jerky brand and related production equipment from ConAgra Foods, Inc. through its subsidiary Mirab USA Inc. for USD 25 million in cash.

http://www.zibb.com/article/3645110/MARFRIG+Announces+New+Alliance+with+ConAgra+Foods+on+Beef+Jerky

UK: United Biscuits appoints sales director

News | www.just-food.com | Jul 21, 2008

Biscuits and bagged snacks producer United Biscuits (UBUK) has appointed Dave Pickup as sales director.

http://www.just-food.com/article.aspx?ID=103145

New book on snack foods production

News | www.asiafoodjournal.com | Jul 2, 2008

Industrial Manufacture of Snack Foods is created as an essential resource for the industry, particularly for technicians and scientists involved in manufacturing snacks and new product development. Authored by Sergio O Serna-Saldivar, the book introduces the main snack classifications popcorn;

http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article-5378-newbookonsnackfoodsproduction-Asia.html

Gluten Free Certification Organization

Press Release | www.drinksmediawire.com | Jun 30, 2008

Mr. Krispers® and Crunchmaster® baked rice crackers and snacks now certified gluten free

http://www.drinksmediawire.com/afficher_cdp.asp?rssid=3456-2

Formulating healthier snacks

News | www.foodprocessing.com | Jun 30, 2008

The modern approach to snacking is changing as progressive companies make an effort to lift snacking to its original status

http://www.foodprocessing.com/articles/2008/232.html?CMP=ILC-rss

World Gourmet Marketing acquires Rivard Popcorn

News | www.food-business-review.com | Jun 27, 2008

World Gourmet Marketing, makers of Sensible Portions, a New Jersey-based food manufacturer, has acquired Rivard Popcorn located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

http://www.food-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=8E1231D7-7B22-45F4-933B-B674F8BC1447

Domino's crowns 'worldâs fastest pizza maker'

News | www.pizzamarketplace.com | Jun 25, 2008

ANN ARBOR, Mich. â Domino's Pizza named Silver Springs, Md., resident Dennis Tran the 2008 World's Fastest Pizza Maker at a competition held at the Towsley Auditorium on the campus of Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Mich.

http://www.pizzamarketplace.com/article.php?id=11030

MultiVu Video Feed: FASTEST PIZZA MAKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD COMPETE FOR TITLE OF 'WORLD'S FASTEST PIZZA MAKER'

Press Release | www.prnewswire.com | Jun 24, 2008

Domino's pizza makers vie for the title and a $5,000 prize Dough will fly as 18 finalists from around the world compete for the title of "World's Fastest Pizza Maker" and a $5,000 prize on Tuesday, June 24, in the Towsley Auditorium on the campus of Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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