News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Around one in ten supermarket bakery workers risk developing asthma by breathing in dust from flour and bread mixes, according to a new study which calls for greater awareness among retailers as the number of in-store bakeries grows, writes Chris Mercer.
A reputation for quality and efficiency across Europe and Asia have helped Swiss baker Hiestand to predict it will beat its own earnings targets for 2004. But the company's biggest challenge is deciding where to go next, writes Chris Mercer.
The wine industry's principle barrel and closure manufacturer has sold its natural cork activities, but signed a contract to outsource them as it needs. Kim Hunter Gordon reports.