News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
After months of unsuccessful talks, the US yesterday successfully secured a World Trade Organisation panel to investigate its claim that the Mexican 'discretionary tax' introduced for corn sweeteners such as high fructose syrups in soft drinks...
The European Commission's decision to accept eight national allocation plans for CO2 emission allowances clears over 5,000 plants to enter the emissions market next January, with food processors among the factories named.
With deadlines for compliance looming, RFID specialist Odin technologies has released a report analysing the top four EPC (electronic product code) compliant RFID readers.
US-based food manufacturer Hormel Foods is about to launch two chilli brands in new easy-to-open carton packaging from Tetra Pak, marking a significant change in packaging preference.
Swedish packaging manufacturer Iggesunds Paperboard claims that the recently introduction of video analysis equipment at its production facility has significantly improved efficiency.
The French are among the most frequent breakfasters in Europe, according to a recent study - but traditional tastes are changing rapidly with cereals beginning to take considerable market share from the less trendy crackers and biscuits. Health...