News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Constar International, a leading producer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic containers, has successfully packaged Smirnoff Ice in high performance Starshield barrier PET bottles. The company claims that the material extends the shelf life of...
Leading German baby food producer HIPP Organic has confirmed plans to introduce its Baby Vita product line onto the Bulgarian market next year.
Standex International has acquired all of the outstanding shares of privately-held Nor-Lake, one of the largest suppliers of walk-in coolers and freezers to the US food industry. Standex believes that the combined sales of Nor-Lake and its own...
The rye grain, and rye bran in particular, is rich in dietary fibre and also contains a significant fructan concentration, which may have important prebiotic properties, suggests a new publication.
Potatoes with low levels of reducing sugars could be the answer to fighting the formation of the potentially carcinogenic compound acrylamide in foods.
Scientists warn this week that our traditional christmas snack of brazil nuts might not be for much longer if intensive harvesting practices continue in 'persistently exploited' areas.
Spooner-Vicars, a leading name in the design, manufacture and supply of high quality baking equipment has unveiled a new product, the Continuous Proof and Bake System, with the aim of maximising production efficiency.