News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Following a £15m (€22.2m) investment in research and development at the company, UK crisp giant Walkers has launched a new 'healthier' range to attract snack-loving consumers worried about their waistlines.
Reducing the variety of snack foods available to consumers could reduce the pleasure associated with them, cut consumption, and help fight obesity, suggests a study.
Children should be protected from exploitative marketing techniques used on the Internet, according to a new report from the International Obesity Task Force.
The European Commission this week proposed cutting quotas on cod, salmon and other Baltic Sea species, in some cases by up to 20 per cent.
Ireland's dairy and ingredients giant, Glanbia, reported a dip in sales and profits for its first half of 2006, stung by cuts to EU support for the dairy sector.
Cereal company Kelloggs has again come under fire for its UK advertising of core brands, re-igniting the debate over promoting products to children.
A new labelling machine can cope with both oblong-shaped containers and round bottles at increased labeling speeds, says its designer.
Plans by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand the definition of grass-fed animals, has caused concern in the industry that the growing market for organic pastured meats could be undermined by commercial operations.
A new flow-wrapper on the market allows manufacturers to produce cheaper packs with the same shelf life as thermoformed ones, its manufacturer claims.