News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Family baker Warburtons has bought up the Rathbones bakery in Stockton, northern England, as part of the group's plan to dominate the premium bread sector through local supply networks, reports Chris Mercer.
An estimated 2 million people are now in desperate need of food aid as the impact of the tsunami on Asian food production becomes apparent, says the UN.
British snack makers will face the most testing period in their recent history over the next few years as the war on obesity gathers momentum, threatening to stall growth and devour smaller manufacturers, reports Chris Mercer.
Supply chain solutions provider FKI Logistex is featuring a live, integrated equipment loop at the ongoing ProMat 2005 exhibit in Chicago USA, with particular emphasis on RFID.