News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Drinks company Stock Vital has launched its new product line, Carpe Diem fresh, using the latest packaging technology from Amcor. The company felt that Amcor's PET system provided the best barrier protection, and that the firm's AmGuard multi-layer...
The addition of two major grocery brands (Mazola and Ovaltine) helped lift sales and profits at Associated British Foods in the last 12 months. But the traditional ingredients, agriculture and retail businesses also improved during the period.
The UK has come in for a great deal of criticism from environmental bodies following the release of figures that show the country is lagging behind much of the rest of Europe in terms of can recycling. Pressure group Friends of the Earth has been at...
Food processors and manufacturers have long been urged to take greater responsibility for the environment. Unbiodegradable food packaging for example has proved to be a huge litter problem, and even a health risk in certain circumstances.
UK supplier of oriental chilled ready meals, Kwoks Foods, has launched a new product range for one of the UK's largest supermarkets. The new Asda range of Thai food has already launched in one trial store, with another planned in December. The...
Food manufacturers such as US-based Litehouse are increasingly using technology to improve output and quality. By using software to link up the supply chain, wastage can be easily cut out and problems identified quicker. Is this the face of food...
Kellogg, the cereal and snacks maker, has raised its full-year profit forecast after an excellent third quarter performance which saw both sales and profits rise significantly. The gains came as a result of new product launches, brand promotions and...