Americas: Cargill’s report finds more consumers intend to purchase omega-3 oils
At least 98% of consumers have now heard of omega-3 oils and more are likely to purchase products containing α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid...
Asia Pacific: Food, pharmaceutical, household chemicals sectors boost China’s packaging machinery industry in 2013,...
In 2013, China manufactured 109,800 sets of packaging equipment, up 13.46% year on year, generating total revenue of RMB27.095 billion (US$4.44 billion), a jump...
Americas: Walmart commits to sustainable food system with four pillars
Walmart announced its commitment to create a more sustainable food system before hundreds of associates, suppliers and nonprofit organizations at its Global Sustainability Milestone...
Europe: Crisp Sensation’s licensee launches crispy, oven-baked products with crumb coating
Crisp Sensation Holding says its licensee Royaan has launched the first products made with its crumb coating.
The Dutch snack manufacturer has introduced a range...
Europe: Chr. Hansen launches soft gel supplementation for pregnant, lactating women
Chr. Hansen launches ‘Mother’s 1st‘, a convenient soft gel supplement combining probiotics and omega-3.
The supplement is developed specifically to support immune and gut...
Americas: Soft drink giant phases out equipment with HFCs, commits to climate change initiatives
PepsiCo has announced new goals for phasing out equipment with hydroflourocarbons (HFCs), signing both the Ceres Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy Climate...
Americas: Wasa’s crispbread products certified non-GMO
Seven of Wasa’s crispbread products have passed the independent verification and testing process, allowing them to bear the Non-genetically modified organisms (GMO) Project Verified...
World: Mondelez International to build US$90M biscuit plant in Bahrain
Mondelez International announced plans to invest US$90 million in building a biscuit plant in the Kingdom of Bahrain to meet rising demand in the...
Europe: Energy drink producers create healthier versions to attract UK consumers
Although energy drinks producers report record sales, a new survey by Canadean finds that more than half of energy drink consumers in the UK...
Asia Pacific: Hershey acquires 80% of Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Joint Stock
The Hershey Company has completed the initial closing and acquired an 80% stake in Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Joint Stock Co., Ltd. (SGM), a...