RPC Bebo has partnered with German tool producer Marbacha to develop a thermoformed screw closure system for on-the-go snacks such as ice cream, snacks and sweets.
Campbell Soup Company has announced several strategic moves to better position itself in a 'rapidly changing food industry landscape' and focus on 'profitable growth.'
An EU audit has found deficiencies with the US system to prevent aflatoxin contamination in pistachios after an increase in cases in the last few years.
UK insect start-up EatGrub has secured a listing in Finland's biggest supermarket. 'It shows how seriously the concept of insects as food is taken in Finland,' the start-up's co-founder says.
Bayn details the use of electronic sensory (E-sensory) technology that determines the aroma profile of a sugar-reduced food to mimic the taste of the original full sugar version.
IRI’s European Shopper Survey found the convenience of snacking on-the-go is driving sales of the ambient category, which claimed second spot of the top 10 FMCG sectors last year.
Following a turbulent 2016, Brits are back to eating biscuits with gusto, with McVitie’s Digestives Thins and Mondelēz’s Oreo Thins taking up position in the Top 10 new FMCG launches of 2017.
Nutritional bar and functional powder producer Nellson Nutraceuticals has opened its new $70m nutrition bar manufacturing plant in Ontario, California.
Belgian group Lotus Bakeries is taking full control of the manufacturing of Bear fruit snacks with the acquisition of the South African production facility from co-manufacturer Grassroots.
Ecolean showcased its latest packaging at Anuga FoodTec this month including alcoholic mojito drinks, tea whitener, which can be heated in the microwave, and ready-to-drink tomato soup packaging.
Campbell Soup has finalized the purchase of Snyder’s-Lance and created a new snacks division that will combine the operations and brands of the Charlotte-based snacks company and Pepperidge Farm.
US co-packer Pegasus Foods has received a monetary boost from Florida-based private-equity firm New Water Capital to capitalize on the fast-growing frozen appetizer sector.
The free from, plant-based and protein packed trends are high on the list of consumer demands and producers around the globe are responding with innovative launches: BakeryandSnacks takes a look at what is hitting the shelves.
Kerry said defining clean label on a legislative level would only further confuse consumers already inundated with claims and certifications such as non-GMO, natural and organic.
Kellogg’s, PepsiCo, PZ Cussons and Kraft Heinz are among the companies listed by Greenpeace that are allegedly dragging their feet in eliminating Indonesian palm oil from their supply chains.
'From the ubiquitous potato chip, to nuts, popcorn, pretzels and jerky, the salty snacks market is one of the most dynamic in the global snack food category,' says James Wolff, global marketing manager, Videojet Technologies.
Snacking is emerging as 'a new eating ritual' in France but is not breaking down traditional meals, according to a survey by snack manufacturer Mondelez.
Collagen is set to compete with plant-based protein and probiotics in the US snacks category as manufacturers ride the growth momentum of bone broth, says IRI.
So Free Chocolate maker Plamil Foods has seen rapid innovation and growth in the free-from space in its 54-year history, but never more so than what it is experiencing today, says the company’s MD.
A new EU regulation on acrylamide is setting benchmark values in several categories that will affect the bakery and snacks sectors. Peter Müller, technical service manager, Food, at Novozymes examines the upcoming challenges facing manufacturers.
A California couple have filed lawsuits against Kellogg Company and Frito-Lay North America alleging the chip makes have deceptively advertised their Salt & Vinegar chips as ‘naturally flavored’.
Riverside Natural Foods, which manufactures healthy snacks, organic snack bars and granola minis under the MadeGood brand, has partnered with tna to increase its packaging speeds.
The Ahmedabad branch of India’s Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum has fined Indian bakery giant Brittania Industries for selling underweight packets of biscuits.
Hostess Brands reported it will focus on future acqusitions beyond the sweet baked goods ca in light of its 9.7% quarterly and 6.7% full-year net revenue increases.
Country Archer Jerky’s founder, Eugene Kang, said more US convenience and mass channels will be stocking better-for-you meat snacks in 2018, and that could hike up a 100% sales increase for his business.
KunaPops, puffed quinoa and chia snacks produced by Ecuadorian organic flour and snack producer LiveKuna, will be listed on Amazon US this month, following its success in Canada.
Snyder’s-Lance reported a 5.6% increase in the fiscal year, but saw a slump in fourth quarter sales in what could be its last earnings report as a standalone company.
Elizabeth Roark, a registered dietitian and principal nutrition scientist for PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay, said not all snacks should or will fall into the health and wellness space.
Japanese snack giant Calbee posted a profit decline for its third quarter results for fiscal year ending March 31, 2018 due to sharp slowdown in North America, possibly putting its business partnership with PepsiCo on the line.
Scientists from the University of Southern Denmark have developed a technique to turn jellyfish into a crunchy chip, potentially creating a market for aquatic snacks.
Snyder’s-Lance has initiated a voluntary recall for a limited amount of its glazed walnut products distributed across the US due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts.
Chinese consumers are expected to eat more Western style biscuits in the coming years as their knowledge of cheese types increase, according to a recent report by Mintel.
Startup Mount Mayon has developed a special method for processing the pili nut for packaged goods - it enters the market as its raw material grows next to an erupting volcano that has displaced thousands.
