Bakery & Snacks
World: Consumers snack with health, functionality in mind, says Nielsen survey
Globally, consumers spent US$374 billion on snack foods annually between 2013 and 2014, a year-over-year increase of 2%, according to a Nielsen report.
While Europe...
Europe: Tetra Pak launches ice cream filler machine
Tetra Pak today launches an ice cream filler for small to medium producers looking to lower operating costs with minimal investment.
The machine can produce...
Americas: General Mills, Organic Valley to help in certified organic transition
General Mills and Organic Valley have entered into a sourcing partnership that will help about 20 dairy farms add around 3,000 acres to organic...
Europe: Researchers find quick test for gluten content in food
Scientists have developed a more reliable way for manufacturers to detect gluten in purified wheat starch, a common ingredient in foods labeled gluten-free, according...
Americas: Hain Celestial products in entertainment events
The Madison Square Garden Company and The Hain Celestial Group have renewed and expanded a multi-year marketing partnership.
This is highlighted by a new concession...
Americas: Chilled dairy alternatives threatens traditional products
There’s a battle brewing in the food and beverage industry, a regulatory skirmish in both Europe and the United States over dairy alternative marketers’...
Americas: ProFood Tech to open in 2019 in Chicago
Biennial processing show ProFood Tech will be held from March 26-28, 2019 at McCormick Place, Chicago, US for 7,000 professionals from all food and...
Americas: Snack maker installs 3 tna machines
Snacks manufacturer and co-packer Keystone Food Products has added three tna packaging lines at its facility in Easton, Pennsylvania, US.
As a producer and co-packer...
Europe: Nestlé, R&R enter into JV
Nestlé and R&R have set up joint venture company called Froneri with sales of around CHF2.7 billion (US$2.81 billion) in more than 20 countries...
Asia Pacific: Callebaut Chocolate Academy center relocates in India
The Barry Callebaut Group has opened its relocated Callebaut Chocolate Academy center and sales office in Mumbai, India.
The center and sales office has...