News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Increased ozone concentrations at ground level may be causing millions of pounds of damage to food crops, according to a University of York researcher - and nowhere is more likely to be affected than Asia. Anthony Fletcher reports.
Confectionery manufacturers are increasingly turning to other food categories to drive growth, building on the strong brand awareness of their products to garner additional profits, suggest market analysts Euromonitor.
UK supplier Kettleby Foods has installed two Proseal F45 tray sealers to increase efficiency in order to satisfy growing retailer and consumer demand for ready meals.
Findings from a new study on trans fats in UK food products drives consumer group to call on food makers to cut these artery-clogging fats out of processed food formulations, while industry declares it is 'fully committed' to reducing the levels,...
The beef industry's ability to accurately breed cattle for specific traits such as increased meat or milk yield has been significantly improved with the release of the first draft of the bovine genome sequence.
Another cooker-extruder line from UK-based APV Baker is on its way to South America to help a long-established family cereal company increase its production as it strives to stay ahead of the leading multinationals.
This week's round-up of people on the move includes a new CFO for Fronterra, a new MD for analysis institute RSSL and the appointment of a chief executive for newly-formed Innovia Films.
Dr Lisa Emberson of the University of York tells Anthony Fletcher why high ozone concentrations could cost food producers millions in damaged crops.