Round-up: 2008 bakery mergers and acquisitions
As 2008 draws to a close, BakeryandSnacks.com recalls some of the mergers and acquisitions that have seen consolidation of bakery manufacturing over the past year.
Archives for December 23, 2008
Down gauging to drive innovation in 2009, says AMI
Trends including material reduction, production line efficiency, and enhanced recyclability will continue to inform plastic packaging for food and drink developments in 2009 more so than a switch to biodegradable polymers, according to a UK research group.
Ulrick & Short adds to tapioca starch fat replacement range
Ulrick & Short has launched a clean label tapioca-based starch for fat replacement in cakes and muffins.
Spicing up the American palate
An expert from Mintel gives a taster of new flavor trends in the US, and predicts how long it could be before we are all enjoying the likes of peri-peri, lavender and cactus.